MARQUETTE RANGE IRON MINING HERITAGE THEME PARK INC

ISHPEMING, MI

A rock in the river The Escanaba River flowing past the Gwinn tourist park.
A rock in the river Credit: yooperann

The Marquette Range Iron Mining Heritage Theme Park Inc is a historical park located in Ishpeming, Michigan, USA. The park showcases the rich history of iron mining in the region through exhibits, artifacts, and interactive displays.

The park is set on a 146-acre site and features several attractions that provide visitors with a glimpse into the life of miners and the industry that shaped the region. The park's centerpiece is the Iron Ore Heritage Trail, a 47-mile long pathway that connects the region's mining sites. Visitors can hike, bike or ride along the trail, which offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

The park also features a museum that houses a collection of mining equipment and tools, as well as a replica of a mining town from the late 1800s. Visitors can explore the town's buildings, including a general store, a saloon, and a schoolhouse. The park also has a blacksmith shop where visitors can watch demonstrations of traditional blacksmithing techniques.

In addition to the exhibits and attractions, the park hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including mining-themed festivals, music concerts, and educational programs. The Marquette Range Iron Mining Heritage Theme Park Inc is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of iron mining in the United States.

MARQUETTE RANGE IRON MINING HERITAGE THEME PARK INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ISHPEMING MI. US MID #8402600850

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 45,398 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

A rock in the river The Escanaba River flowing past the Gwinn tourist park.
Trailing arbutus --with ant A classic spring wildflower. Very tiny.
Salamander migration A blue-spotted salamander crossing the road on the way to a vernal pool where it will breed. Every spring the city closes off a section of the park road to protect them.
Whetstone Brook meets Lake Superior Marquette, Michigan. A lovely spot that feels like a secret though it is in the heart of town.
Woman at Work--Fisheries Technician Kynzie House was the perfect tour guide. You can tell she loves her job at the Marquette Fish Hatchery.
No Fishing Cherry Creek as it flows out of the Marquette fish hatchery.
Mile marker on the Iron Ore Heritage Trail A wonderful rails-to-trails project running for 47 miles in Marquette County, Michigan.
Marsh in winter A conservation easement near my home. This ought to be covered in snow this time of year, but I'm grateful that the paths are still open
Say yah to da U.P., eh? --Explored Marquette's holiday laser light show on the ore dock with a classic U.P. bumper sticker. Originally conceived by Jack Bowers, who would have been astonished to see it here.
October snow We've had a long gorgeous fall. I'm not complaining.
Blue skies on a rainy day A new mural by Marquette muralist Swftsea - Chelsea Monaghan on the Beth Millner Jewelry Store.
Presque Isle State Park, Marquette, Michigan

Contact MARQUETTE RANGE IRON MINING HERITAGE THEME PARK INC

MARQUETTE RANGE IRON MINING HERITAGE THEME PARK INC
PO BOX 555
ISHPEMING
MI
49849-0555

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MID # 8402600850
Name MARQUETTE RANGE IRON MINING HERITAGE THEME PARK INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 383322132
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 46,409
REVENUE 45,398
LAT/LONG 46.4784202, -87.7262705
CODES FIPS State Code: 26
FIPS County Code: 103
US Census Tract: 002200
US Census Block: 2011