http://tour.ironrange.org/blog Iron Range Communities Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:10:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Don’t hibernate this winter…recreate! There’s so much to see and do on the Iron Range it’ll keep you busy all season long.  Minnesota’s #1 ski resort (according to SKI Magazine) Giants Ridge, offers something for everyone! Whether you prefer Cross-Country or Alpine Skiing, or Snowboarding, Giants Ridge is the place ... http://tour.ironrange.org/blog/2009/02/13/wintertime-is-fun-time-on-the-iron-range/ From the Mesabi Daily News - January 29, 2009 Authors to be at event Laskiainen will have area writers on hand on Feb. 8 By LINDA TYSSEN, Staff Writer Published: Thursday, January 29, 2009 11:33 PM CST PALO — Last year Bill Thompson organized a reunion of the Flying Finns track team from Embarrass for ... http://tour.ironrange.org/blog/2009/01/30/iron-range-authors-at-laskiainen-feb-8/ Located in the heart of the Iron Range, Virginia has long been recognized as a leader in promoting business prosperity in the region, and fondly remembered by countless vacationers who have visited the Iron Range. Virginia is neatly situated amidst Silver and Baileys Lakes. Olcott Park is home to the much ... http://tour.ironrange.org/blog/2008/08/15/welcome-to-virginia-home-to-land-of-the-loon/ The Town of White, situated between Biwabik and Hoyt Lakes, encompasses a beautiful segment of the Iron Range and boasts several lakes, rivers, scenic nature trails and the Quarry Golf Course. Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort is situated near the Town of White and offers world-class alpine and cross-country ski ... http://tour.ironrange.org/blog/2008/08/15/welcome-to-the-town-of-white/ Welcome to Mountain Iron – the taconite capital of the world! As its name suggests, the City of Mountain Iron was literally built on a mountain of iron. It was here, in 1890, that Leonidas Merritt first discovered iron ore, launching the mining era. Historic downtown Mountain Iron proudly displays a statue ... http://tour.ironrange.org/blog/2008/08/15/welcome-to-mountain-iron-%e2%80%93-the-taconite-capital-of-the-world/ Bordered by two beautiful lakes, Hoyt Lakes has direct access from Lake Superior's North Shore via the Superior National Forest Scenic Byway. Located on the east end of the historic Iron Range, Hoyt Lakes offers premier recreation including a challenging nine-hole golf course, paved hiking and biking trails, hockey arena, tennis ... http://tour.ironrange.org/blog/2008/08/15/welcome-to-hoyt-lakes-an-iron-range-recreation-destination/ The largest city on the Iron Range is a community steeped in mining tradition. Today, visitors to Hibbing will find a celebration of life all year round! The annual Hibbing Jubilee, held the fourth weekend in June, is filled with events for the whole family. In July, this Iron Range community celebrates ... http://tour.ironrange.org/blog/2008/08/15/welcome-to-hibbing-home-of-bob-dylan/ Like many communities across the Iron Range, Gilbert's beginnings can be traced to mining. When the town was moved to clear the way for mining in 1908, it took the name of the nearest group of mines - Gilbert. Today, that mine is closed, but the City of Gilbert remains. Gilbert is ... http://tour.ironrange.org/blog/2008/08/15/welcome-to-gilbert-where-mining-made-way-for-so-much-more/ Located along US Highway 53, Eveleth has long been known as the hockey capital of Minnesota. This Iron Range community is home to well-known hockey players like John Mayasich, John Mariucci and Mark Pavelich; and boasts the world's largest freestanding hockey stick and United States Hockey Hall of Fame Museum. Though the ... http://tour.ironrange.org/blog/2008/08/15/welcome-to-eveleth-home-of-hockey-and-a-whole-lot-more/ As the mining industry exploded at the turn of the century, people seeking economic prosperity and freedom immigrated to communities across the Iron Range - like Chisholm. Ironworld, a museum located at the west end of Chisholm, preserves this period of history by telling the stories of immigrants that settled the ... http://tour.ironrange.org/blog/2008/08/15/welcome-to-chisholm-a-community-that-shaped-the-iron-range/