NICER launches backyard adventure

By RICHARD JENKINS

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HURLEY — With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic limiting events, Northern Iron County Engaged Residents is encouraging locals to get out and explore the area by launching its Backyard Adventure Month Tuesday.

“The idea of having this whole thing is because, with the COVID shutdown, people are looking for things to do,” said Ken Saari, NICER vice president and one of several event organizers.

For the month of September, challenge participants can obtain a competition booklet that contains the entry form, rules and directions to the 15 sites that are...