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Wintertime is fun time on the Iron Range!

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 to be with 35 downhill runs, more than 60 km of cross country ski trails and one of Minnesota’s hottest terrain parks.

Access to more than 2,000 miles of snowmobile trails! On the Iron Range you’ll find trails that will take you almost anywhere. With more than 2,000 miles of the most scenic and best groomed trails in the state, the Iron Range is a snowmobilers paradise. Riders will go for hours in any direction with plenty of places to pull off the trails for a bite to eat and gas up.

At any time during the season, visitors will enjoy the sights and sounds of many ethnic and seasonal festivals and events.  Chase away that cabin fever at Chisholm’s Polar Bear Days festival or compete for the winning fish in the many ice fishing contests throughout the area. There are plenty of winter festivals to keep you busy this winter season.

Whether it’s the roar of the snowmobile, shushin’ of skis or frolicking at festivals, the Iron Range has it all! All of this and more make the Iron Range a great way to getaway!

Welcome to the Town of White!

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 trails, on-site lodging facilities and, quite possibly the best golf in the country.

The Loon Lake Community Center is also located in the Town of White. This multi-use facility, in the community of Palo, hosts the annual Laskiainen Finnish Sliding Festival. Every year during the first weekend in February, the Town of White celebrates this festival featuring crafts, winter sports, a marketplace, music, ethnic foods, skating, and of course, sliding down the iced hill. The spirit of family fun truly dominates this “festival for all ages.”

For more information on lodging, dining, events and more in the Town of White, visit tour.ironrange.org.

 
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Welcome to Biwabik – home of Giants Ridge.

Welcome to Biwabik – home of Giants Ridge.

Long valued for its iron ore, today, Biwabik is a year-round travel destination. It has become the region’s recreation leader - hosting thousands of skiers, snowmobilers, bikers, hikers and golfers every season.

Experience a true northwoods lifestyle at Giants Ridge - with world-class alpine and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, two 18 hole championship golf courses, along with onsite lodging, dining, shopping and so much more!

Biwabik also serves as a trailhead to the Mesabi Trail which travels from the far west end of the Iron Range and onward to Ely. A well-lit paved walking trail and a sledding hill are all portion of this community’s recreation opportunities.

Like the ethnic diversity of many communities across the Iron Range, Biwabik showcases a unique Bavarian style in the city’s architecture. Visit the Biwabik Pavilion in the middle of town and be sure to snap a photo with the “Honk the Moose” statue.

Several seasonal festivals are held in Biwabik including: the area’s largest Calithumpian Fourth of July Parade; and Weihnachtsfest, a Christmas lighting celebration complete with fireworks, displays, ethnic food, music and entertainment.

For more information on lodging, dining, events and more in Biwabik, visit tour.ironrange.org.

 
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