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27 cze 2023 · The Iron Mountain Iron Mine is a historic mine located in Vulcan. It was one of the most productive iron mines in the U.P., producing over 21 million tons of iron ore during its lifetime. Today, visitors can take a tour of the mine and learn about its history and the process of iron mining.
The Tilden Mine is the last remaining large and active iron mine in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is located in the historic mining region known as the Marquette Iron Range, and is part of a major open pit mining area shared with the Empire Mine, which closed in 2016.
This mine operated for 68 years and produced 21,625,000 tons of iron ore for the great steel mills of the Midwest. Travel 2,600 feet through drifts and tunnels to 400 feet below the earth's surface. See amazing rock formations and large underground lighted caverns.
We are a 47-mile, year round, multi-use, interpretive trail stretching across the Marquette Iron Range from Harvey to Republic in the Upper Peninsula. The linear outdoor museum connects trail users to the sites and stories of 160+ years of iron mining within the Marquette Iron Range.
The museum is a trail head for the Iron Ore Heritage Trail. It is a 47-mile, year round, multi-use, interpretive trail that crosses the Marquette Iron Range in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Visit the Iron Ore Heritage Trail website for a map and details about the trail.
Ride the underground mine train into the tunnel and walk approximately 2 city blocks to see the reality of iron ore mining. Over 21 million tons of iron ore was taken from this mine during 1877 to 1945. Visitors are given rain coats and hard hats before the tour begins.
Outside, a trail connects the museum to the 47-mile Iron Ore Heritage Trail, which passes artwork, interpretive signs and relics of the region’s mining history. Story by Gary Thompson. On a fall drive through the Upper Peninsula, the copper boom still echoes throughout the tours, scenic routes and historic sites.
