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906-265-9100
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Iron River, MI 49935
Category Archives: Travel Planning
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!
IronLine Races
For several years now there has been the start of a new tradition in Iron County, The IronLine races. Now in its fourth year the races consists of sled dogs, Fat Bikes, the crowd of people cheering the racers, and the occasional smell of pasties. Now less than one month away coming this January 29th, the fun will officially begin at 9:00am and end the 30th by 5:00pm. This years FatBike main event will be in the 27-29 mile range, … read more IronLine Races
Yoopers
Wow, has this year gone by fast! I can’t believe that it is already December. Even though it’s already December, it doesn’t feel like it. It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving has passed and the heart of winter is almost here. Anyway, I came across a list of Yooper Stereotypes and it’s quite interesting. Here is the list: Yoopers Are Ridiculously Proud Of Being Yoopers. Yoopers Could Survive The Next Ice Age No Problem. Yoopers Are A Bunch Of Cheese … read more Yoopers
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Trout Fishing in Iron County, MichiganIron County • Michigan • Upper Peninsula Wild brook trout in cold Northwoods creeks, browns that top twenty inches, and deep lakes stocked with […]
Fat Tire Biking in Iron County, MichiganIron County • Michigan On a cold, still morning a fat bike floats over packed snow the way a canoe rides flat water, and the only sound is the crunch […]
Snowshoeing in Iron County, MichiganIron County • Michigan On a cold morning after fresh grooming, the only sound in the birches is the hiss of your skis in the track. Iron County has […]
Downhill Skiing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, from Iron CountyIron County • Upper Peninsula The western U.P. is ski country, low hills under deep snow with the spruce running right down to the lifts. Iron County […]
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.