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September in Iron County: Fall Colors and Fun-Filled Weekends

Looking 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 first hints of autumn color begin to paint the landscape, the air turns crisp and refreshing, and the calendar is packed with fun. If you’re looking for the perfect weekend escape, now is the time to plan your trip to Iron County! Combine the start of the spectacular fall color season with a fantastic local event. … read more September in Iron County: Fall Colors and Fun-Filled Weekends

Upper Michigan Fall Colors

Fall color in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula does not arrive all at once. The season generally begins in mid to late September and reaches peak color across different parts of the U.P. through the first three weeks of October. The timing changes from west to east, with interior areas generally changing before forests closer to the Great Lakes. That progression is one of the reasons the U.P. works so well for a Fall color trip. You are not limited to one … read more Upper Michigan Fall Colors

U.P. Fall Color Tour

The best fall color drives in Iron County follow US-2, Forest Highway 16 and US-141. Along the way, you’ll see rolling hills, wooded stretches and long views across the valleys. Give yourself an afternoon and take your time. There is plenty of country to explore. Fall color usually begins showing around the middle of September and lasts for roughly three weeks, although the timing changes from year to year. Where are the best fall color drives in Iron County? US-2 … read more U.P. Fall Color Tour

Fall Hiking Trails in Iron County, Michigan

Fall hiking trails in Iron County Michigan give you a chance to experience autumn from the trail instead of from behind the windshield. From hardwood forests around Lake Ottawa to lakeshore paths, nature trails, and paved riverside routes, there are several ways to spend a fall day outdoors in Iron County. If you want to get a sense of when to plan your hike, see the when fall colors peak in Iron County before you go. Where to hike for … read more Fall Hiking Trails in Iron County, Michigan

Fall color season timeline – Iron County, Michigan

Fall color usually peaks in Iron County between the third week of September and the first week of October. The whole season runs about three weeks — first hints of yellow, then a week or so of full color, then the leaves come down. That’s the pattern most years. The exact week shifts depending on how dry the summer was and when the first genuinely cold nights arrive. If you want one weekend to plan around, the last weekend of September … read more Fall color season timeline – Iron County, Michigan

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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