906-214-2308
906-265-9100
40 E Adams St
Iron River, MI 49935
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Senior Days at Camp Batawagama
Senior Days at Camp Batawagama offers older adults an opportunity to experience camp activities, community connection, recreation, and time outdoors in Crystal Falls. The event combines relaxation, fellowship, and the traditional camp atmosphere that has made Batawagama a long-standing part of Iron County summers.
Band Camp Instructors Concert
Enjoy an evening of live music at Camp Batawagama featuring performances by nationally recognized musicians participating in the camp’s summer music program. The concert is part of a series of benefit performances supporting scholarships for Band Camp at Batawagama in Crystal Falls. Featured musicians include oboist Marc Fink, professor emeritus of the Mead Witter School of Music at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, along with clarinetist Bob Spring, trombonist Mike Hall, and oboist Lynn Hansen. Band Camp at Batawagama has become … read more Band Camp Instructors Concert
Humongous Fest 2026
Humongous Fest returns to Crystal Falls for another summer weekend of community events, live entertainment, costumes, local traditions, and small-town fun in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula. The 2026 theme is “SPORE-TACULAR” and this year’s festival includes the return of several longtime favorites throughout the weekend. Current Highlights: • Humongous Fest Parade – Friday, July 31 at 5:00 PM • Soapbox Derby • Costume Contests • Community Events • Downtown Activities • Live Entertainment Contest Categories: 🏆 Best Float 🏆 Best … read more Humongous Fest 2026
Best Lakes in Iron County Michigan
Summer in Iron County is centered around the water. Across the county, lakes surrounded by forest, quiet shorelines, and small Upper Peninsula communities create easy opportunities for boating, paddling, swimming, fishing, and relaxing outdoors. With more than 200 lakes throughout the region, visitors can spend a full weekend exploring different parts of Iron County while still staying close to the water. Some lakes are better known for beach access and family recreation, while others offer quieter settings for kayaking, scenic … read more Best Lakes in Iron County Michigan
Fishing in Iron County, Michigan
Iron County is home to more than 200 lakes, over 300 navigable miles of rivers, and five designated Blue Ribbon Trout Streams spread throughout Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula. The range of water throughout the county gives anglers access to everything from smaller inland lakes near Iron River to larger wilderness reservoirs surrounded by forest and public land. Part of what makes fishing in Iron County appealing is how much of the region still feels quiet and undeveloped compared to many … read more Fishing in Iron County, Michigan
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- U.P. Fall Color TourThe best fall color drives in Iron County follow US-2, Forest Highway 16 and US-141. Along the way, you’ll see rolling hills, wooded stretches and […]
- Fall Hiking Trails in Iron County, MichiganFall hiking trails in Iron County Michigan give you a chance to experience autumn from the trail instead of from behind the windshield. From hardwood […]
Fall color season timeline — Iron County, MichiganFall color usually peaks in Iron County between the third week of September and the first week of October. The whole season runs about three weeks – […]
131st Annual U.P. Volunteer Firefighters TournamentThe 131st Annual U.P. Volunteer Firefighters Tournament will be held July 24-26, 2026, in Caspian, Michigan, hosted by the Caspian-Gaastra Fire […]
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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.