906-214-2308
906-265-9100
40 E Adams St
Iron River, MI 49935
Category Archives: Travel Planning
Why Your Next Iron County Getaway Should Be a Mid-Week Trip
Trade weekend traffic for tranquil lakes and open trails! Escape the Crowds: Discover the Magic of a Mid-Week Trip to Iron County We all know the feeling. The work week ends, and the desperate rush for a weekend escape begins. We battle traffic, jockey for reservations, and arrive at our destination only to find it just as crowded as the city we left behind. But what if there was a better way? What if the secret to a truly restorative … read more Why Your Next Iron County Getaway Should Be a Mid-Week Trip
Explore Iron County by Water: Kayaking and Canoeing in the U.P.
Paddle Lakes and Rivers Throughout Iron County Kayaking and canoeing are some of the easiest ways to experience Iron County during the warmer months. With hundreds of lakes, quiet rivers, and smaller inland waterways spread throughout the region, paddlers can find everything from calm beginner-friendly water to longer scenic river routes across Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula. Many visitors spend time exploring smaller lakes near Iron River, Crystal Falls, Alpha, and Caspian while combining paddling with fishing, swimming, scenic drives, and … read more Explore Iron County by Water: Kayaking and Canoeing in the U.P.
3 for Free in Iron County: Free Fishing, Snowmobiling & ORV
Waiting on the 2027 dates. Michigan hasn’t announced the 2027 3 for Free dates yet. The dates below are 2026’s, so you can see the pattern. We’ll update this page the day the state sets them. Iron County • Michigan • 3 for Free A few weekends a year Michigan sets the license aside, and anybody, from here or out of state, can fish, ride the snowmobile trails or take an ORV out for free. That’s 3 for Free, and … read more 3 for Free in Iron County: Free Fishing, Snowmobiling & ORV
Annual Upper Peninsula Championship Rodeo
Experience the U.P. Championship Rodeo in Iron River The U.P. Championship Rodeo returns to Iron River, Michigan on July 10–11, 2026, bringing one of Iron County’s most established summer events back to the Iron County Fairgrounds. Known as the only PRCA-sanctioned rodeo in Michigan, the event draws competitors, rodeo fans, local families, and summer visitors from across the Upper Peninsula and surrounding Midwest communities. For many travelers, rodeo weekend has become part of an annual summer tradition in Iron County. The … read more Annual Upper Peninsula Championship Rodeo
Father’s Day Weekend In Iron County
Annual Father’s Day Car & Tractor Show in Iron County, Michigan Every Father’s Day weekend, classic cars, vintage tractors, and community traditions come together in downtown Iron River for one of Iron County’s long-running summer events. Hosted by the Classic Farm Machinery Club of Iron County, the Father’s Day Car & Tractor Show brings together vehicle enthusiasts, local families, and visitors for a weekend of cruising, live music, food, and classic vehicles. The event is free to attend and welcomes … read more Father’s Day Weekend In Iron County
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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 […]
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 […]
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.