Boulder Junction Visitor Guide 2021

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Explore more.WaterfallsWithin an hour to an hour and a half from Boulder Junction are numerous waterfalls. Roaring water, a cascading 50-foot drop into a bubblingpool. These are sights and sounds of numerous waterfalls near Boulder Junction. These are some of our favorite day trips:Bond Falls: Located on the middle branch of the Ontonagon River, Bond Falls has a drop of about fifty feet over a wide belt of fractured rock,creating several small cascades. The scenic area is open all year long, but prime viewing is in spring and fall. An accessible boardwalk provides easyviewing, and roadside parking and picnic facilities are available. North on Hwy M to Hwy B. East on Hwy B to Land O Lakes. North on Hwy 45 intoMichigan. Take Hwy 45 thru Watersmeet into the town of Paulding. Turn east on Bond Falls Road. Approximately 1 hour from Boulder Junction.Black River Falls: The Black River Scenic Byway is located approximately 1.5 hours from Boulder Junction, north of Bessemer and leads to LakeSuperior. Along the way it passes five main waterfalls as well as some minor ones. The Great Conglomerate Falls, Gorge Falls, Potawatomi Falls,Sandstone Falls and Rainbow Falls are all located in the last three miles of the river before it reaches Lake Superior. There is a parking area foreach of the falls. North on Hwy M to Hwy B. West on Hwy B to Presque Isle. Follow Hwy B into Michigan, which turns into Hwy 64 when crossingthe border. Follow Hwy 64 to Route 2. West on Route 2 to Bessemer. North on Hwy 513. Follow signs to Copper Peak and Black River Harbor.After passing Copper Peak, look for signs to the falls.Presque Isle River Waterfalls: Located on the western edge of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, the Presque Isle River is home tothree beautiful waterfalls—Manabezho, Manido and Nawadaha—all easily accessible from a nearby parking area. Take the trail down a set ofsteps to the falls, where you can find a viewing platform. North on Hwy M to Hwy B. West on Hwy B to Presque Isle. Follow Hwy B into Michigan,which turns into Hwy 64 when crossing the border. Follow Hwy 64 to Route 2. West on Route 2 to Wakefield. North on Hwy 519. Hwy 519 willtake you into the Porcupine Mountains - Presque Isle River. Approximately 1.5 hours from Boulder Junction.Copper Falls State Park: Two branches of the Bad River converge in the park and host Copper and Brownstone Falls and the Tyler ForksCascades. North on Hwy 51 to Hurley. South on Hwy 77 to Mellen. Copper Falls is about 2 miles northeast of Mellen in Ashland County. Take Hwy13 to the north side of Mellen and turn northeast on Hwy 169. Go about 1.8 miles. The park entrance will be on your left. Approximately 1.5hours from Boulder Junction.For more information on nearby waterfalls, visit boulderjct.org.12 ATTRACTIONS 1-800-GO-MUSKY

AttractionsBOULDER JUNCTION SHOOTING RANGE10449 Nebish Lake Rd, Boulder Junction, WI 54512(715) 891-7404 boulderjunctionshootingrange.comOpen to the public year-round. Trap, Skeet & 5-Stand Shooting on Wed. and Sun 12-3:30pm. Rifle/Pistol Range open every day, except during shotgun events and hourslisted above. Complete details of hours & more on our website.COPPER PEAK ADVENTURE RIDE, INC.N13870 Copper Peak Rd, Ironwood, MI 49938(906) 932-3500 copperpeak.comVisit the Midwest’s premier vista and North America’s largestski jump! See three states, Apostle Islands, Porcupine Mountains, Isle Royale, and 5nearby waterfalls. Open Memorial Day thru Mid-October. See website for details.GRASSY CREEK RANCH6350 Cty Rd M, Boulder Junction, WI 54512(715) 892-1438Horseback riding adventures for the entire family. Specializing in small personalizedtrail rides. We are known for providing folks with the best horseback riding in thearea. Experience the beauty and excitement of exploring the scenic Northwoods.STORMY KROMER1238 Wall Street, Ironwood, MI 49938(906) 932-1339 stormykromer.comHome of the iconic Stormy Kromer Cap,including full retail store and factory outlet.Free factory tours offered every Mon-Fri,1:30pm. Kid-friendly. Come see a legend in themaking, just one hour from Boulder Junction.TROUT LAKE GOLF CLUB3800 Hwy 51 North, Arbor Vitae, WI 54568(715) 385-2189 troutlakegolf.comEstablished in 1924, Trout Lake Golf Club hasbeen enjoyed by the thousands. Trout Lake GolfClub entertains the most novice but challengesthe most experienced! Trout Lake Golf Club islocated 10 miles North of Minocqua.MustseephotoopsCathedral Point: Just south of Boulder Junction, you’ll find one of our area’s biggest lakes—Trout Lake. The north andsouth basins of Trout Lake are separated by a wooded peninsula known as Cathedral Point, which is home to toweringwhite pines, including some that are over 100 feet tall.Musky Tank: When visiting the Musky Capital of the World, one must stop for a photo with the Musky painted propanetank just west of town on Hwy K. The Musky has been painted several times over the decades by local artist, Art Long.Stevenson Chimney: Stevenson Creek is located south of downtown Boulder Junction and just north of the creek arethe remnants of the Stevenson house, dating back to 1908. A 3-story stone chimney and basement walls can be foundabout a mile in from Hwy M by foot, bicycle or snowmobile. A surprising sight to see in the middle of the forest.BOULDERJCT.ORGATTRACTIONS13

Attractions

BOULDER JUNCTION SHOOTING RANGE

10449 Nebish Lake Rd, Boulder Junction, WI 54512

(715) 891-7404 boulderjunctionshootingrange.com

Open to the public year-round. Trap, Skeet & 5-Stand Shooting on Wed. and Sun 12-

3:30pm. Rifle/Pistol Range open every day, except during shotgun events and hours

listed above. Complete details of hours & more on our website.

COPPER PEAK ADVENTURE RIDE, INC.

N13870 Copper Peak Rd, Ironwood, MI 49938

(906) 932-3500 copperpeak.com

Visit the Midwest’s premier vista and North America’s largest

ski jump! See three states, Apostle Islands, Porcupine Mountains, Isle Royale, and 5

nearby waterfalls. Open Memorial Day thru Mid-October. See website for details.

GRASSY CREEK RANCH

6350 Cty Rd M, Boulder Junction, WI 54512

(715) 892-1438

Horseback riding adventures for the entire family. Specializing in small personalized

trail rides. We are known for providing folks with the best horseback riding in the

area. Experience the beauty and excitement of exploring the scenic Northwoods.

STORMY KROMER

1238 Wall Street, Ironwood, MI 49938

(906) 932-1339 stormykromer.com

Home of the iconic Stormy Kromer Cap,

including full retail store and factory outlet.

Free factory tours offered every Mon-Fri,

1:30pm. Kid-friendly. Come see a legend in the

making, just one hour from Boulder Junction.

TROUT LAKE GOLF CLUB

3800 Hwy 51 North, Arbor Vitae, WI 54568

(715) 385-2189 troutlakegolf.com

Established in 1924, Trout Lake Golf Club has

been enjoyed by the thousands. Trout Lake Golf

Club entertains the most novice but challenges

the most experienced! Trout Lake Golf Club is

located 10 miles North of Minocqua.

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see

photo

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Cathedral Point: Just south of Boulder Junction, you’ll find one of our area’s biggest lakes—Trout Lake. The north and

south basins of Trout Lake are separated by a wooded peninsula known as Cathedral Point, which is home to towering

white pines, including some that are over 100 feet tall.

Musky Tank: When visiting the Musky Capital of the World, one must stop for a photo with the Musky painted propane

tank just west of town on Hwy K. The Musky has been painted several times over the decades by local artist, Art Long.

Stevenson Chimney: Stevenson Creek is located south of downtown Boulder Junction and just north of the creek are

the remnants of the Stevenson house, dating back to 1908. A 3-story stone chimney and basement walls can be found

about a mile in from Hwy M by foot, bicycle or snowmobile. A surprising sight to see in the middle of the forest.

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