906-214-2308
906-265-9100
40 E Adams St
Iron River, MI 49935
Category Archives: Winter
A Winter Weekend Getaway in Iron County, Michigan
Iron River • Crystal Falls • Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Two or three days, a lot of snow and not much of a schedule. Here’s how to spend a winter weekend in Iron County: coffee in town, one good outing a day, a sleigh ride to dinner, and a quiet Sunday morning by a frozen lake. The Weekend Plan AI Travel Assistant 2–3 DAYS Friday night to Sunday afternoon NIGHT SKIING Fridays and Saturdays at Ski Brule SLEIGH RIDE Free, to … read more A Winter Weekend Getaway in Iron County, Michigan
WinterFest 2026: Celebrate Michigan Snow Culture in Iron County
WinterFest returns to Iron County on Saturday, February 21, 2026, bringing a full day of classic Upper Peninsula winter experiences to Crystal Falls. Hosted at Young’s Golf Recreation Dining, this seventh annual celebration blends outdoor recreation, family friendly activities, food and drink specials, and live music into an easy, all ages winter event. For families and winter travelers, WinterFest offers a simple reason to plan a late February trip no specialized skills required, just warm layers and a willingness to … read more WinterFest 2026: Celebrate Michigan Snow Culture in Iron County
Cross-Country Skiing in Iron County, Michigan
Iron 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 three groomed trail systems within about 20 minutes of Iron River, and here’s where they are, what they cost and when the snow is good. See the Trails AI Travel Assistant Photo · Kevin Zini 3 TRAILS Groomed systems within about 20 minutes of Iron River DEC.–MAR. Ski-depth snow in most … read more Cross-Country Skiing in Iron County, Michigan
Ski Brule in Iron County, Michigan: 2026/27 Season Guide
The Best Snow in the Midwest. Family owned. Family fun. Ski Brule sits in the hardwoods south of Iron River, and the first chair of the 2026/27 season is aimed at November 20. Here’s the mountain, the tubing hills, the night runs and where to sleep. Explore the Mountain Stay Slope-Side AI Travel Assistant 17 TRAILS On 150 acres of skiable terrain 11 LIFTS 5 chairlifts plus T-bars and tows 500′ Vertical drop, top to bottom KIDS SKI FREE Ages … read more Ski Brule in Iron County, Michigan: 2026/27 Season Guide
First Snow in Iron County, Michigan
Iron County • Michigan Some years the first snow comes while the maples still hold their color, a white dusting on the spruce against the last of the orange. Here’s when it usually arrives, what it opens up, and how to plan around it. Find Lodging AI Travel Assistant Photo · Kevin Zini OCT.–NOV. First snow, most years: mid-October to mid-November EARLY NOV. When the first inch usually lands 67 IN. Of snow in an average winter DEC. 1 Snowmobile … read more First Snow in Iron County, Michigan
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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 […]
Morel Mushroom Hunting in Iron County, MichiganIron County • Michigan • Upper Peninsula When the serviceberry blooms and the aspen leaf out, morels come up in the Iron County hardwoods. […]
Waterfalls in Iron County, MichiganIron County • Michigan • Upper Peninsula Three waterfalls run inside Iron County, each one tucked down in the rock and the hardwoods off a back […]
Christmas Tree Galleria in Caspian, MICaspian • Michigan • Nov. 28 – Dec. 13, 2026 For two weeks every holiday season, more than fifty Christmas trees, each one decorated by […]
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.