906-214-2308
906-265-9100
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Iron River, MI 49935
Category Archives: Spring
Morel Mushroom Hunting in Iron County, Michigan
Iron County • Michigan • Upper Peninsula When the serviceberry blooms and the aspen leaf out, morels come up in the Iron County hardwoods. Here’s when to look, where you can pick, how to tell a true morel from a false one, and how to stay safe in the spring woods. When to Look AI Travel Assistant APRIL – JUNE Michigan’s morels run late April to mid-June. Up here in the U.P., they come late SERVICEBERRY BLOOM Black morels often … read more Morel Mushroom Hunting in Iron County, Michigan
Waterfalls in Iron County, Michigan
Iron County • Michigan • Upper Peninsula Three waterfalls run inside Iron County, each one tucked down in the rock and the hardwoods off a back road. Just outside the county sits Bond Falls, one of the showstoppers of the Upper Peninsula and well worth the drive. Here’s how to reach them all, spring through fall. Bond Falls AI Travel Assistant 3 FALLS Horserace Rapids, Chicaugon Falls and Duppy Falls SPRING The heaviest water comes with the snowmelt FALL COLOR … read more Waterfalls in Iron County, Michigan
Kayaking and Canoeing in Iron County Michigan
https://ironcountylodging.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Paint-river-video-clip.mp4 Discover Iron County from the Water Iron County offers one of the most immersive ways to experience Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With hundreds of lakes and miles of winding rivers, paddling here is less about crowds and more about quiet water, forested shorelines, and a pace that lets you take it all in. Whether you are planning a half-day paddle or mapping out a full weekend on the water, Iron County provides a range of experiences that fit both beginners … read more Kayaking and Canoeing in Iron County Michigan
A Spring Weekend Getaway in Iron County, Michigan
Iron County • Michigan • Upper Peninsula Spring comes late up here and all at once: the rivers run high with snowmelt, trout season opens the last Saturday in April, and the morels follow in the hardwoods. Here’s a Friday-to-Sunday plan built around the places that are actually open. The Weekend Plan AI Travel Assistant APR. 24 Trout opener, 2027 (check the 2027 Fishing Guide) MAY 15 Walleye and pike open, 2027 (check the 2027 Fishing Guide) MAY 29–31 Memorial … read more A Spring Weekend Getaway in Iron County, Michigan
Scenic Drives in Iron County, Michigan: Spring and Summer Routes
Iron County • Michigan • Upper Peninsula Two-lane roads run past clear lakes, high spring rivers and old iron towns, and you’ll have most of them to yourself. Here are the routes, distances and stops worth the drive, from snowmelt to the end of summer. The Routes AI Travel Assistant 16 MILES The Heritage Trail byway on US-2, Iron River to Crystal Falls 14 STOPS History stops on the Iron County Heritage Trail ABOUT 1 HOUR From Iron River to … read more Scenic Drives in Iron County, Michigan: Spring and Summer Routes
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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.