Bird Watching
Bird watchers are an anxious breed in the spring as they await the spring migration when many species of birds wing their way to nesting grounds in the county. High on their list is Michigan’s state bird, the robin, as well as other species including cardinals, sandpipers, mourning doves and waterfowl. Among favorite bird watching...
Hiking & Biking
Unofficially, the first sign of spring may not be the robin but rather the first hiker or biker on the Apple Blossom Trail, which runs from Iron River through Caspian. See the hike and bike section for details on this and other trails. Located in Iron County of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the Iron County Heritage...
Waterfalls
Snowmelt and April showers combine to swell rivers and streams with waterfalls usually at their annual peak for volume and beauty. Cameras, a steady tripod (for longer exposures) and good hiking boots are recommended. Be sure to view the larger falls from a safe distance. Over 200 waterfalls are found in the Upper Peninsula of...
Flora
Even before the snow melts completely away, wildflowers make their presence known, including the native trillium at Pentoga Park off County Road 424. Downtown Iron River and the Caspian City Hall have incorporated natural plantings with the theme, “Wild Garden Relatives.” Pick up a walking tour brochure at the chamber of commerce.
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.