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.
2026 Permit FREE Fishing, ATV/ORV Weekends
Michigan’s Free Outdoor Weekends for 2026 Explore over 100 miles of trails, 200 lakes, and 900 miles of rivers in Iron County Michigan. Residents & non-residents can enjoy snowmobiling, fishing, and ATVing license/permit free EVERY year. Mark your calendar for this year’s free weekends! And don’t miss out on June 13th-14th “three free weekend” where you can access state parks, boat access sites, lakes/rivers to fish, and ATV trails … permit/registration FREE! Snowmobiling: January 10-11, 2026 Free fishing: February 15-16 … read more 2026 Permit FREE Fishing, ATV/ORV Weekends
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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- U.P. Fall Color TourThe best fall color drives in Iron County follow US-2, Forest Highway 16 and US-141. Along the way, you’ll see rolling hills, wooded stretches and […]
- Fall Hiking Trails in Iron County, MichiganFall hiking trails in Iron County Michigan give you a chance to experience autumn from the trail instead of from behind the windshield. From hardwood […]
Fall color season timeline — Iron County, MichiganFall color usually peaks in Iron County between the third week of September and the first week of October. The whole season runs about three weeks – […]
131st Annual U.P. Volunteer Firefighters TournamentThe 131st Annual U.P. Volunteer Firefighters Tournament will be held July 24-26, 2026, in Caspian, Michigan, hosted by the Caspian-Gaastra Fire […]
- U.P. Fall Color Tour
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.