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906-265-9100
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Iron River, MI 49935
Category Archives: Fall
Fall Colors in Iron County, Michigan
Iron County • Michigan • Upper Peninsula The maples go red along the Paint River, the aspens go gold on the hills, and Iron County’s color usually peaks in the last week of September and the first days of October. Here’s when it turns, where to see it, and how to check the color before you drive up. Fall Color Map AI Travel Assistant MID-SEPT The first red shows in the swamp maples LATE SEPT. Peak color usually runs from … read more Fall Colors in Iron County, Michigan
Where to see Fall Colors in Iron River MI
If you want to see fall colors in Iron River, Michigan, start with the Apple Blossom Trail in town, then head into the surrounding Ottawa National Forest for a more wooded experience. The Lake Ottawa area and the State Line and Mile Post Zero Trail near Brule Lake offer additional ways to see the season on foot, with forest, river and lake scenery along the way. Iron River sits within a heavily forested part of Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula. In … read more Where to see Fall Colors in Iron River MI
Things to Do in Iron County, Michigan This Fall
Iron River • Crystal Falls • Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Fall comes early to Iron County. The maples start turning in mid-September, the color usually peaks from the last week of September into early October, and the bird hunters, musky fishermen and leaf-lookers have the back roads mostly to themselves. Here’s every fall guide we have, with the dates and the events worth planning around. Things to Do This Fall AI Travel Assistant MID-SEPT. Color starts turning in the hardwoods LATE … read more Things to Do in Iron County, Michigan This Fall
Labor Day & Other Fun This Fall
What to do in Iron County MI There’s still plenty of sunshine, warm weather, and fun to be had up here in the “UP”, so kick off your September with an extended weekend this Labor Day… but why stop there when you can check out our list of other area events (see below). September: all month – waterfall trips (don’t forget to plan your fall colors trip) 6th: Brass Roots Trio – Crystal Theatre 13th-October 31st: Corn Maze – Loud Acres … read more Labor Day & Other Fun This Fall
Fungus Fest!
Humongous Fest 2026 in Crystal Falls If you’re planning a summer trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Humongous Fest is one of Iron County’s most unique community events. Returning July 31 through August 1, 2026, this annual celebration takes place in downtown Crystal Falls and honors one of the area’s most unusual claims to fame: the massive underground fungus known as Armillaria gallica, often called the Humongous Fungus. The 2026 theme, “Spore-tacular,” brings together local traditions, family friendly activities, creative competitions, … read more Fungus Fest!
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Duck and Goose Hunting in Iron County, MichiganIron County • Michigan Iron County is river, pond and lake country, and the ducks and geese come through it every fall. Here’s the water to […]
Morel Mushroom Hunting in Iron County, MichiganIron County • Michigan • Upper Peninsula When the serviceberry blooms and the aspen leaf out, morels come up in the Iron County hardwoods. […]
Waterfalls in Iron County, MichiganIron County • Michigan • Upper Peninsula Three waterfalls run inside Iron County, each one tucked down in the rock and the hardwoods off a back […]
Christmas Tree Galleria in Caspian, MICaspian • Michigan • Nov. 28 – Dec. 13, 2026 For two weeks every holiday season, more than fifty Christmas trees, each one decorated by […]
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.