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Iron River, MI 49935
Category Archives: Winter
Chasing the Northern Lights in Iron County
When the skies come alive with shimmering ribbons of green, purple, and gold, you know you’re experiencing something truly magical… the Northern Lights. Here in Iron County, Michigan, visitors are treated to some of the darkest skies in the Midwest, making our corner of the Upper Peninsula one of the best places to witness this awe-inspiring natural light show. Why Iron County Is Ideal for Viewing Far from the glow of city lights, Iron County offers wide-open horizons and pristine … read more Chasing the Northern Lights in Iron County
Young’s 2026 Winterfest Date Released
Mark your calendars for February 21, 2026 2026 Winterfest details updated: TBD UPDATE: Due to (lack of) weather circumstances, the 2025 Winterfest event was cancelled. But that doesn’t mean 2026 planning hasn’t started. Please mark your calendars for next year! 2025 Winterfest Details [Reminder the information below is based on the 2025 schedule! For those curious about what to expect, we’ve kept the 2025 details here to read through.] Where: Young’s Golf-Recreation-Dining 159 Young’s Lane – Crystal Falls, … read more Young’s 2026 Winterfest Date Released
Christmas & December Events in Iron County
The crisp winter air has arrived and the spirit of the Holidays, Santa & his reindeers, Mrs. Clause, and those beautiful twinkling lights are all around. Are you ready to jump into the season? There is always something to do in Iron County, come stay, and play for a while – we have plenty of Christmas Events going on to choose from: Nov 29 – Dec 14: Christmas Tree Galleria [Iron County Historical Museum] December 4: Stambaugh Elementary Annual … read more Christmas & December Events in Iron County
Brule Bash 2027 at Ski Brule
Ski Brule • Iron River • March 20–21, 2027 Every March, Ski Brule closes out the season with a party on the slopes. Ski in a costume for half-price lift tickets, then spend the weekend on races, a costume parade, bounce houses, sled dog rides and live music. That’s Brule Bash. The Schedule AI Travel Assistant MAR. 20–21 Saturday and Sunday, 2027, at Ski Brule HALF PRICE Lift tickets when you ski in full costume FREE Bash events and activities, … read more Brule Bash 2027 at Ski Brule
Christmas in Lights in Iron River, Michigan
Iron River • Michigan • Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 On the first Saturday of December, downtown Iron River lights up. More than thirty floats strung with thousands of lights roll down Genesee Street, then the town gathers for the tree lighting, hot cocoa and fireworks over the night sky. This is Christmas in Lights. The Night’s Schedule AI Travel Assistant SAT, DEC. 5 2026, always the first Saturday of December 30+ FLOATS Lit up and rolling down Genesee Street FIREWORKS … read more Christmas in Lights in Iron River, 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.