Nearest Airport
: Iron Mountain Airport
at 20
Miles
Nearest Motorway
: M95
at 4
Miles
Nearest Barpub
: Randville Bar and Grill
at 8
Miles
Nearest Ski
: Pine Mountain Ski Resort (Iron Mountain)
at 20
Miles
Nearest Golf
: Timberstone Golf (Iron Mountain)
at 20
Miles
Nearest Restaurant
: Romagnoli's (Italian food - Iron Mountain)
at 20
Miles
Car: necessary
Several landmarks in Dickinson County highlight pieces of history related to the area. Quite a few abandoned iron ore mine sites in the area are open to the public and provide a fascinating glimpse into the past. One of the most interesting remnants of the mining era is the Cornish Pumping Engine, the largest steam engine ever built in North America. The 50-foot-high pump, which may be visited in Iron Mountain, was used to remove water from the Chapin Mine, the area's most productive iron mine. Another landmark in Dickinson County is the Pine Mountain Ski Jump, near Iron Mountain. Well-known for its annual mid-February tournaments, Pine Mountain is, at 932 feet, the longest ski jump in the world.
The Bush Lake area also offers a 'world of outside recreation.' There are an unlimited, amazing number of outside activities that you could participate in; from hiking, to fishing, to golfing, to swimming. Several state campgrounds (Carney Lake, VanRiper, and Bewabic), roadside parks/wildlife areas, and other nearby county and city parks are within close driving distance from Bush Lake.
Some of the most magnificent sights to encounter in the area are the mighty waterfalls. In Dickinson County alone, within a 30 mile radius, there are (5) breathtaking waterfalls, and also closeby in the Crystal Falls area, as many as (8) magestic waterfalls to take in. The voice of the water will never leave you; it is the underlying theme of the area.
In addition, these are just a few other specific attractions that you may enjoy:
House of Yesteryear Museum (20 miles)
Iron Mountain Iron Mine and Museum (20 miles)
Pine Mountain International Ski Jump (20 miles)
WWII Glider/Military Museum Complex (20 miles)
Piers Gorge/Fumee Lake Nature Trails (22 miles)
Fumee Falls, Quinnesec (25 miles)
Sturgeon Falls Dam, Loretto (38 miles)
Pemene Falls, Faithorn (40 miles)
Chicagon Falls, Crystal Falls (15 miles)
Pentoga Park - Indian Burial Grounds and Brule
River Trail (20 miles)
Chipmunk Falls, Amasa (34 miles)
Island Resort and Casino, Harris (50 miles)
Check out: www.uptravel.com to explore other recreational areas, attractions, events, shopping and dining opportunites of interest in the area.
