906-214-2308
906-265-9100
40 E Adams St
Iron River, MI 49935
Category Archives: Travel Planning
Alpha Michigan In Iron County
When you arrive in Alpha Michigan and make your way to the Alpha Circle Historic District, you can travel back in time and experience life in an Upper Peninsula village during the era of iron ore exploration and mining. During the late 1800’s, exploration for iron ore began here, and eventually three ore mines operated in the area. These mines allowed a village to grow; Alpha Michigan was incorporated in 1914. The village flourished until the mining activity diminished and … read more Alpha Michigan In Iron County
Budweiser Clydesdales will be at UP Rodeo
Budweiser Clydesdales will be at the UP Rodeo July 14-16! It’s been 30 years since their last visit to the Upper Peninsula Championship Rodeo, but this summer the Budweiser Clydesdales will be back!!! RODEO SPECTATOR TIPS Professional rodeo rules of competition have been formulated over the years by the cowboys themselves, but are designed to the animals’ advantage. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association sets the standard for rodeo competition, and excerpts from the PRCA rule book are used in these … read more Budweiser Clydesdales will be at UP Rodeo
Horse Race Rapids
Heading into Crystal Falls on US 2, just before county road 424 is a little sign that says “Horse Race Rapids”. We’ve driven past this sign many of times before and finally said “what the heck. lets go check it out”, so we hung a right on county airport road and were on our way. Its a scenic drive back into the middle of the woods, it’s really tucked back in the wilderness. When we got to the parking lot … read more Horse Race Rapids
Sensuous Spring
Spring is slow to arrive and quick to leave in the U.P., so you’ll treasure every moment! When you see the trees tapped on Les Cheneaux and Sugar Islands, you know there will soon be fresh maple syrup for this region’s Paul Bunyan-size flapjacks. As the snow melts, the rivers roar to life for incredible kayaking and canoeing. This is also the premier season for seeing waterfalls. With more than 150 named falls (and many unnamed), you are never far … read more Sensuous Spring
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!
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A Winter Weekend Getaway in Iron CountyWinter in Iron County has a quieter presence. Roads empty sooner. Days move more deliberately. The landscape doesn’t ask much of you, and it rarely […]
WinterFest 2026: Celebrate Michigan Snow Culture in Iron CountyWinterFest returns to Iron County on Saturday, February 21, 2026, bringing a full day of classic Upper Peninsula winter experiences to Crystal Falls. […]
Free Fishing Weekend in Iron County (Feb 14-15)Winter in Iron County has a quieter rhythm, frozen lakes, crisp air, and space to slow down. For couples and winter travelers looking for something […]
Free Snowmobiling Weekend in Iron County (Jan 10-11)January is peak winter in Iron County. Snow cover is established, trails are groomed, and conditions are typically at their most reliable. […]
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.