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Iron River, MI 49935
Category Archives: Events
USSA U8, U10, U12 & U14 Race Finale Weekend
Coming up fast on the weekend of March 8 & 9 exciting USSA Racing returns to Iron County! Racers from all around the Midwest will come to Iron County for a chance to race for Finale Title! The last USSA Race of the 2013/14 season is sure to be an exciting one! Race classes include: U8, U10, U12 and U14 all competing for the change to take home the final race of the season’s title! With Iron County’s own … read more USSA U8, U10, U12 & U14 Race Finale Weekend
Olympian Nick Baumgartner
2/19/14 Olympian Nick Baumgartner Today, native Michigander and Olympic snowboarder Nick Baumgartner answers our questions about snowboarding in Michigan and training for the Olympics! Q: How did you get started in snowboarding? A: Growing up in Iron River in the Upper Peninsula, it would get super cold in the wintermonths. I was taught to find fun activities to do no matter how cold it was, plus I was always trying to keep up with my older brothers who I looked up to immensely. I had … read more Olympian Nick Baumgartner
Iron River’s Nick Baumgartner not content with Silver or Bronze in snowboard cross
The Iron River area is getting world-wide recognition thanks to one of our own residents, Nick Baumgartner. The 32-year old Iron River Native has one thing on his mind, Nick says “I didn’t come here to take second or take third, I came to win” Of course, that’s pretty much the way Baumgartner approaches every event, be it the World Cup, the X Games or the Olympics. He’s never seen a caution sign that couldn’t be torn down. Which is why snowboard cross is … read more Iron River’s Nick Baumgartner not content with Silver or Bronze in snowboard cross
Snowmobile Hill Climb
2/12/14 Uphill Snowmobile Drag Races This Weekend In Iron County Lots of snow makes for great trails across the Iron Range. Many heading to the Snowmo-Fest in Caspian will be arriving by trails this weekend. According to the Iron Range Trail Club, all the groomers have been out on the entire trail system and are on a regular grooming schedule. All of the trails are in the best condition the area has seen in a few years, with conditions improving … read more Snowmobile Hill Climb
Iron County Always Has A Variety Of Fun
2/4/14 There’s always something to do in Iron County in addition to the best fishing, skiing and snowmobiling anywhere. The Ottawa National Forest invites you to join us at the Ottawa Visitor Center on Saturday, Feb. 15, for a unique program and opportunity to learn more about the sport of dog sledding. From noon through 1 p.m., Patty Lewison, a local musher and member of the Wisconsin Trail Blazers Sled Dog Club and the International Sled Dog Race Association, will be … read more Iron County Always Has A Variety Of Fun
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Chasing the Northern Lights in Iron CountyWhen the skies come alive with shimmering ribbons of green, purple, and gold, you know you’re experiencing something truly magical… the […]
Reminder to Mark Your Calendars for Fall ColorsThe time is getting so close! Any day now, the vast forests of Iron County will begin their spectacular transition from the bright green of summer […]
September in Iron County: Fall Colors and Fun-Filled WeekendsLooking for the perfect U.P. escape? Discover Fall Colors and Fun-Filled Weekends September is a magical time in the Upper Peninsula. It’s when the […]
Late Summer Fun: Lakes, Fishing & MoreThere’s a certain magic to the air in late August and early September. The sun still holds its summer warmth, but a hint of autumn coolness whispers […]
Rewarding Places to Stay in Michigan
AmericInn
by Wyndham
Chicaugon
Lake Inn
906-265-9244
1700 County Road 424
Gaastra, MI 49917
Lakeshore Motel
Ice Lake
906-265-3611
1257 W Ice Lake Rd
Iron River, MI 49935
Pioneer
Lodge
800-362-7853
373 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935
Ski Brule
Village
800-DO-BRULE
906-265-4957
397 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935
Tall
Pines
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.