Mountain Iron is the birthplace of the Mesabi Iron Range iron ore industry, thanks to the Merritt family, who discovered and developed the Mesabi Iron range in the 1890s. Today, Mountain Iron flourishes with retail and new housing. West Two Rivers Campground is a municipal site with a beach, fishing docks, playground, pavilion and disc golf course. Celebrate this city’s achievements at the annual Merritt Days celebration, held every August, with fun, games and music for everyone. Locomotive Park in “Old Mountain Iron” and along the Mesabi Trail is a great venue for learning about mining. With a vintage steam locomotive onsite, plus other mining equipment and informative panels about the modern mining process, it’s like an outdoor museum! There’s also a picnic area and shaded pavilion. The perfect place to stop while riding the trail or exploring the area. There’s a lot to see when you...
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- Mountain Iron, MN
