Iron County Lodging Association

Category Archives: Winter

Christmas Tree Galleria in Caspian, MI

Caspian • Michigan • Nov. 28 – Dec. 13, 2026 For two weeks every holiday season, more than fifty Christmas trees, each one decorated by local families, clubs and businesses, fill the Iron County Historical Museum in Caspian. It’s the Christmas Tree Galleria, and it’s been an Iron County tradition for 37 years. Plan Your Visit AI Travel Assistant NOV. 28 – DEC. 13 The 2026 Galleria at the Iron County Historical Museum 37TH YEAR One of Iron County’s longest-running … read more Christmas Tree Galleria in Caspian, MI→

Fat Tire Biking in Iron County, Michigan

Iron 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 under four-inch tires. Iron County has two groomed trail systems near Iron River, and here’s where they are, where to get a bike and how to ride without wrecking the trail. Where to Ride AI Travel Assistant Photo · Kevin Zini 2 SYSTEMS Groomed winter fat-bike trails near Iron River … read more Fat Tire Biking in Iron County, Michigan→

Snowshoeing in Iron County, Michigan

Iron County • Michigan Strap on a pair of snowshoes and the whole winter woods opens up, the cedar swamps and pine ridges you’d never get into any other way. It’s the one winter sport anybody can do the first time out. Here’s where to go in Iron County and where to rent a pair. Where to Snowshoe AI Travel Assistant Photo · Kevin Zini FREE The snowshoe trail at Young’s in Gaastra OPEN State land and national forest, on … read more Snowshoeing in Iron County, Michigan→

Downhill Skiing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, from Iron County

Iron 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 has two hills of its own and most of the big ones within a two-hour drive, which makes it a good place to sleep while you ski them. See the Hills AI Travel Assistant 2 HILLS Right here in Iron County 9 MORE Within about two hours of Iron River LATE NOV. When … read more Downhill Skiing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, from Iron County→

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Relic Ride in Crystal Falls, Michigan

Crystal Falls • Michigan • Every Winter Once a winter, the old sleds come out of the garages. Riders fire up snowmobiles from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s and ride them together from Crystal Falls down to Alpha and back. It’s the Relic Ride, and anyone with a vintage sled is welcome. When Is the Next Ride? AI Travel Assistant MID-WINTER The date is set once there’s snow. In 2026 it was Feb. 14 20 MILES Crystal Falls to Alpha … read more Relic Ride in Crystal Falls, Michigan→

Rewarding Places to Stay in Michigan

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906-214-2308
906-265-9100
40 E Adams St
Iron River, MI 49935

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Lake Inn

906-265-9244
1700 County Road 424
Gaastra, MI 49917

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Ice Lake

906-265-3611
1257 W Ice Lake Rd
Iron River, MI 49935

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Lodge

800-362-7853
373 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935

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Village

800-DO-BRULE
906-265-4957
397 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935

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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.

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