Category Archives: Winter

Iron County Michigan Ice Fishing- photo source Kevin Zini

Ice Fishing, Family, and Fun in Iron County

Hello Visitors, Have you ever seen people fishing on the lake during the winter and wondered if it’s fun to sit on the ice, waiting for a fish to bite? Well, the weekend of February 15-16 might be your perfect opportunity to try out this exciting sport! During this special weekend in February, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) allows families to fish for FREE! All fishing fees will be waived for two days. Residents and out-of-state visitors are … read more Ice Fishing, Family, and Fun in Iron County→

Young's Golf-Recreation-Dining club house in the winter

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→

Iron County main street decorated for Christmas at night with cozy friendly vibe

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→

group of skiiers in costumes at ski brule at the bottom of the moutain

Ski Brule’s Annual Brule Bash

Brule Bash returns to Ski Brule in Iron River on March 21–22, 2026, bringing one of the most entertaining weekends of the winter season to Iron County. The annual event transforms the mountain into a lively celebration filled with costumes, skiing, games, music, and activities the whole family can enjoy. Visitors can expect a colorful scene across the slopes as skiers and snowboarders arrive in creative costumes to take advantage of one of the weekend’s most popular traditions. Planning … read more Ski Brule’s Annual Brule Bash→

Iron County Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing

Trudging through the snow can be quite difficult in the Upper Peninsula, that is if you’re only on foot and not taking advantage of some other ways to travel in the the winter time. Cross country skiing and snowshoeing can be a helpful and entertaining way to stay on top of the snow. Often seen as a sport or form of exercise, snowshoes and skis were once a form of winter transportation before the luxury of snowmobiles and four wheel … read more Iron County Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing→