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Iron River, MI 49935
Category Archives: Travel Planning
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
Fish Populations On Chicaugon Lake
Fish Populations On Chicaugon Lake DNR fisheries electroshocking boats worked the shoreline of Chicaugon Lake on May 13. The boats are equipped with boom shockers that extend off the front, nets, live wells and any other field equipment needed. CRYSTAL FALLS—Spring spawning is the time to check population estimates by collecting data on area waters. It’s cold. It’s wet. It’s part of the job for the DNR fisheries division. It’s part of the experience for the volunteers that assist them … read more Fish Populations On Chicaugon Lake
Turkey Season In Iron County
The significance of it may have gone unnoticed by many, but to hunters Monday, April 21, was a big day in Michigan – opening day of spring turkey-hunting season. Michigan annually ranks among the top 10 states in the union for wild turkey harvest – an almost astounding fact, as 100 years ago there wasn’t a wild turkey to be found in the state. Though experts believe the state was home to around 100,000 birds in preColum bian times, the … read more Turkey Season In Iron County
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Spring Break in Iron County Michigan: Skiing, Trails, and Scenic ViewsWhy Consider Iron County for Spring Break Spring break does not always have to mean beaches and airports. In Iron County Michigan, March offers space, […]
Late Winter in Iron County: What to Do Before the Season EndsLate Winter Still Feels Like Winter Here Late winter in Iron County Michigan does not mean the season is over. Snow often remains across forest trails, […]
Winter Waterfalls in the U.P.Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is home to more than 300 waterfalls, and several of the most breathtaking are within easy reach of Iron County. In […]
Valentine’s Weekend in Iron County, MichiganValentine’s Weekend doesn’t need a packed itinerary to feel special. In Iron County, it works for a different reason. This February weekend […]
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.