906-214-2308
906-265-9100
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Iron River, MI 49935
Category Archives: Travel Planning
Strongman Competition
Strongman Competition This Weekend! Who are the strongest dudes (and dudettes) in the U.P.? Find out this Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Nylund Food Center here, at the annual U.P. Strongman Contest. It starts at noon, and the public is invited to come over and watch the fun. The event is a fundraiser for the Forest Park High School football program, and admission is $3. Spectators will be seated up close to the action, and concessions stands will be available. … read more Strongman Competition
Fun Filled Week In Iron County
Another fun filled week in Iron County Michigan. The circus will come to town again. The Culpepper & Merri-weather Great Combined Cir-cus will return on Friday, July 11, to the Iron County Fair-grounds. Show times are 5 and 7:30 p.m. and will go on rain or shine. The show is sponsored by the Iron County Fair Board. Advance tickets can be pur-chased at E&E Trustworthy Hardware, Angeli Foods, Min-ers Harvest Jewelers and the Iron County Chamber of Com-merce. … read more Fun Filled Week In Iron County
Fourth Of July Celebrations
As the village of Alpha celebrates its centennial, there will also be Fourth of July celebrations going on this Friday in the city of Iron River and the village of Amasa. IRON RIVER events get started at 10 a.m. with a parade that follows a different route from usual. Due to construction on Genesee Street, the parade route has been changed to avoid the construction zone. It will still start at West Iron County High School and proceed north on … read more Fourth Of July Celebrations
Third Annual Family Fishing Contest
Wildlife Unlimited of Iron County will sponsor the third annual family fishing contest on June 28 at Runkle Lake Park in Crystal Falls. The event will take place at the Runkle Lake City Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Top prizes will be awarded to the longest pan and game fish for kids 1-17 years of age. A “Big Fish Story Contest” will also take place. A parent or guardian should accompany all children. Free lunch and bait will … read more Third Annual Family Fishing Contest
Annual Free Fishing Weekend
For many, the annual Free Fishing Weekend has become a tradition – a time to get together and have some fishing fun. This weekend offers the opportunity for new fishing enthusiasts to wet a line with friends and family. It’s also a perfect time for youth fishing derbies. In Iron County, two derbies are scheduled for Saturday, June 7. The long-established Lake Ottawa Kids Fishing Derby participants will keep the Ottawa National Forest rangers busy logging in their catches. At … read more Annual Free Fishing Weekend
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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.