The city of Hurley on the border with Michigan’s Upper Peninsula made a name for itself as a wild and woolly outpost during the region’s iron mining days in the late 1800s. Today the town is a triple-threat best known for the glorious waterfalls that can be found nearby on the Montreal River, for the great snowmobiling available throughout the area, and for its 250 miles of ATV trails. Other outdoor pursuits include canoeing, kayaking, trout fishing, hiking, skiing and mountain biking. In southern Iron County, Mercer is a four-season destination and the gateway to the pristine Turtle-Flambeau Flowage. With 19,000 acres of water and 220 miles of wilderness shoreline, the flowage is perfect for fishing, boating, canoeing and wildlife observation. For more information about Iron County, call 715/561-2922 or visit ironcountywi.com.