Iron County Lodging Association
Ice augers, is bigger better? It all depends on how you fish!

Top 5 Reasons to Use and 8-inch Drill 1. You Enjoy “Ice Trolling” “Ice trolling,” made popular by StrikeMaster Pro-Staffer Tony Roach, involves moving with – and not waiting for – biting fish in order to target multiple productive spots, much in the same way an angler would in a boat in open water. “I drill a lot of holes,” says Roach, verging on understatement. “Sometimes as many as 500 to a thousand.” When IDO forum contributor kroger3, of Blaine, … read more Ice augers, is bigger better? It all depends on how you fish!→

IronLine Races

For several years now there has been the start of a new tradition in Iron County, The IronLine races. Now in its fourth year the races consists of sled dogs, Fat Bikes, the crowd of people cheering the racers, and the occasional smell of pasties. Now less than one month away coming this January 29th, the fun will officially begin at 9:00am and end the 30th by 5:00pm. This years FatBike main event will be in the 27-29 mile range, … read more IronLine Races→

Yoopers

Wow, has this year gone by fast! I can’t believe that it is already December. Even though it’s already December, it doesn’t feel like it. It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving has passed and the heart of winter is almost here. Anyway, I came across a list of Yooper Stereotypes and it’s quite interesting. Here is the list: Yoopers Are Ridiculously Proud Of Being Yoopers. Yoopers Could Survive The Next Ice Age No Problem. Yoopers Are A Bunch Of Cheese … read more Yoopers→

Veterans Day

Tomorrow is Veterans Day and it is important to pay tribute to those who had and are continuing to serve our country. To provide a brief history about this holiday, on May 13, 1938, an Act was approved that made November 11th of each year a legal holiday. This day, known as “Armistice Day,” was meant to honor the veterans of World War I. However, due to World War II, Congress amended the Act of 1938 in 1954 and insisted … read more Veterans Day→

Ottawa National Forest

If you live in Iron County you have been here, and if you are just coming to visit Iron County you have to go here. The Ottawa National Forest consists of almost one million acres! This forest is filled with breathtaking scenery and wildlife, including Black Bear, Whitetail Deer, Eagles, Loons, Grey Wolves, Ruffled Grouse, and Wild Turkey. The Ottawa National Forest was first established in the early 1930’s, and by the mid 1930’s it reached it maximum size of … read more Ottawa National Forest→

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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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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