Iron County Lodging Association
Young's Golf-Recreation-Dining club house in the winter
Young’s 2026 Winterfest Date Released

Mark your calendars for February 21, 2026 2026 Winterfest details updated: TBD   UPDATE: Due to (lack of) weather circumstances, the 2025 Winterfest event was cancelled.  But that doesn’t mean 2026 planning hasn’t started.  Please mark your calendars for next year!   2025 Winterfest Details [Reminder the information below is based on the 2025 schedule! For those curious about what to expect, we’ve kept the 2025 details here to read through.] Where: Young’s Golf-Recreation-Dining 159 Young’s Lane – Crystal Falls, … read more Young’s 2026 Winterfest Date Released

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Christmas & December Events in Iron County

  The crisp winter air has arrived and the spirit of the Holidays, Santa & his reindeers, Mrs. Clause, and those beautiful twinkling lights are all around.  Are you ready to jump into the season?  There is always something to do in Iron County, come stay, and play for a while – we have plenty of Christmas Events going on to choose from: Nov 29 – Dec 14: Christmas Tree Galleria [Iron County Historical Museum] December 4:  Stambaugh Elementary Annual … read more Christmas & December Events in Iron County

2025 Permit FREE Fishing, ATV/ORV Weekends Announced

Catch Michigan’s Free Weekend Dates Explore over 100 miles of trails, 200 lakes, and 900 miles of rivers in Iron County Michigan.  Residents & non-residents can enjoy snowmobiling, fishing, and ATVing license/permit free EVERY year.  Mark your calendar for this year’s free weekends! And don’t miss out on June 7th-8th “three free weekend” where you can access state parks, boat access sites, lakes/rivers to fish, and ATV trails … permit/registration FREE! Snowmobiling: January 17-19, 2025 Free fishing: February 15-16 and … read more 2025 Permit FREE Fishing, ATV/ORV Weekends Announced

Harvest and Haunt Fall Festival

“Harvest and Haunt” fall festival dates for 2025 TBD, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get in on what it’s all about!  Harvest & Haunt is a fun event for families of all ages. It includes live music, games, a fun run & walk race, hayrides, a chili cook-off, a costume contest, a beer tent, food vendors, and more In past years the Festival began at 2, with live music underway at 2:30. The 5KChili Run and 2-mile Fun Walk … read more Harvest and Haunt Fall Festival

Where to see Fall Colors in Iron River MI

One of the best parts of visiting Iron County is how many scenic places you can reach within a short drive. Waterfalls, forest rivers, scenic overlooks, and Lake Superior shoreline views are all part of the experience when exploring the western Upper Peninsula. If you have an extra day during your trip, these locally recommended routes offer memorable ways to see more of the region while still returning to Iron County for the evening. From powerful waterfalls to quiet forest … read more Where to see Fall Colors in Iron River MI

Rewarding Places to Stay in Michigan

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906-214-2308
906-265-9100
40 E Adams St
Iron River, MI 49935

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Lake Inn

906-265-9244
1700 County Road 424
Gaastra, MI 49917

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Lakeshore Motel
Ice Lake

906-265-3611
1257 W Ice Lake Rd
Iron River, MI 49935

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800-362-7853
373 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935

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800-DO-BRULE
906-265-4957
397 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935

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906-822-7713
1968 US 141 Highway
Amasa, MI 49903

Iron County Michigan Visitors Guide

Iron County is one of the Upper Peninsula’s best kept secrets. From camping to fishing, hunting to canoeing, mountain biking to forest bathing – no matter your interests, the great outdoors and clear crisp air await you here.

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