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Home of beautiful Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Alger County extends along the southern shore of Lake Superior for over 80 miles. Several hundred thousand visitors come to local attractions each year, supporting a significant year-round tourism industry. Alger County also contains a significant amount of manufacturing employment and is connected to the Midwest and Canadian markets by means of Highway M-28 and US-41, as well as by rail. Alger County's vast forests of white pine, which brought the lumber industry to the area, have been largely replaced by hardwood forests. But the wealth of natural resources is still crucial to the local economy, supplying both raw materials for industry and scenic beauty and recreation opportunities for local and tourists alike to enjoy.
Principle Attractions and Events
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; Hiawatha National Forest; Grand Island National Recreation Area; 10 scenic waterfalls; Alger Underwater Preserve; Recreational harbor facilities at Grand Marais and Munising on Lake Superior; Laughing Whitefish Falls State Park; Trails (part of North Country Trail Network); Pictured Rocks Cruises; Charter fishing boats; Grand Marais Airport Fly-In; Snowmobiling; cross-country skiing; mountain biking; hunting and fishing.
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