Town History & Heritage
Founded during the late 19th-century lumber boom, Dunbar developed around timber mills and sawmills in western Marinette County. Surrounded by vast public forestlands and the unique pine barrens, Dunbar maintains its proud timber heritage and scenic rural Northwoods character.
Outdoor & Recreation Guide
● Pike River & Trails OpenDunbar is an outdoor recreation hub in Marinette County, renowned for endless county ATV/UTV trail networks, groomed snowmobile corridors, waterfall access near Twelve Foot Falls along the Pike River, birding at the Dunbar Barrens, and hunting and fishing.