Local Directory — Minocqua, Eagle River & the Northwoods
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
ABR Trails Foundation
ironwoodNonprofit cross-country ski touring center on over 1,100 acres along the Montreal River, with 90 kilometers of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing plus 18 km of snowshoe trails. Ranked among the top five ski touring centers in the nation.
Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort
ironwoodNumerous slopes for all abilities, chair lifts & rentals, plus a terrain park & restaurants.
Black River Basin at Snowriver Mountain Resort
ironwoodWinter recreation area spanning 2 mountains, with a lift, trails for varied levels & accommodations.
Cannonsburg Ski Area
ironwoodSmall downhill ski resort with tubing & fat biking in winter, plus a zip line & hiking in summer.
Marquette Mountain Resort
ironwoodMountain facility offering skiing & snowboarding in winter, biking & private events in summer.
Mont Ripley Ski Area
ironwoodMichigan's oldest ski area, opened in 1934 and owned by Michigan Technological University, with a 440-foot vertical drop, 24 runs, night skiing, the biggest terrain park in the Upper Peninsula, and a tube park. Averages 250 inches of lake-effect snow annually.
Mount Bohemia Ski Resort
ironwoodDown-to-earth accommodations in a laid-back lakeside ski resort with dining & outdoor activities.
Mt Zion Ski Hill
ironwoodA ski hill on the campus of Gogebic Community College near Ironwood, known for very reasonable ski rates, learn-to-ski programs for children, snowboarding, a snow-tubing park, and summer disc golf and biking.
Norway Mountain Ski Resort
ironwoodUpper Peninsula ski resort with 17 trails for all skill levels, 500 feet of vertical drop, six lifts, and a modernized snowmaking system, reopened in 2024 under new ownership.
Ottawa National Forest Waterfalls
ironwoodThe Ottawa National Forest near Ironwood contains over a dozen waterfalls, from easy roadside stops to backcountry hikes. Agate Falls, Bond Falls, and Gorge Falls are the most accessible and dramatic — especially during spring runoff.
Pine Mountain Ski & Golf Resort
ironwoodLaid-back resort offering simple quarters, plus skiing, golf, a restaurant & an indoor pool.
Porcupine Mountains Ski Area
ironwoodSki area within Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park featuring 15 groomed trails, 630 feet of vertical drop, and views of Lake Superior, plus cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and fat-tire biking.
Snowriver Mountain Resort - Lodge at Jackson Creek
ironwoodResort with condos, chalets, rooms & multiple dining options next to slopes with 30 runs & 9 lifts.
The Caribou - Big Powderhorn Mountain
ironwoodThe renovated lodge at Big Powderhorn Mountain ski resort featuring dining, a swimming pool, sauna, weekend entertainment, and the Powderhorn Gifts & Brews shop.
Wolverine Nordic Trails
ironwoodNon-profit cross-country ski trail system east of Ironwood with 25km of groomed skate and classic ski trails, 14km of snowshoe trails, and a warming chalet. Summer hiking and mountain biking.