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Iron River, MI 49935
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Fungus Fest!
Humongous Fest 2026 in Crystal Falls If you’re planning a summer trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Humongous Fest is one of Iron County’s most unique community events. Returning July 31 through August 1, 2026, this annual celebration takes place in downtown Crystal Falls and honors one of the area’s most unusual claims to fame: the massive underground fungus known as Armillaria gallica, often called the Humongous Fungus. The 2026 theme, “Spore-tacular,” brings together local traditions, family friendly activities, creative competitions, … read more Fungus Fest!
Grouse Hunting in Iron County, Michigan
Iron County • Michigan Iron County is grouse country, young aspen and alder coming back in the old cuts, with more than 400,000 acres of public land to walk. Here’s the cover to hunt, a managed walk-in grouse area north of Iron River, and this year’s season dates. Find Grouse Cover Grouse Season AI Travel Assistant SEPT. 15 Ruffed grouse season opens statewide 5 A DAY Daily limit in the U.P., 10 in possession DEC. 1 Late season reopens and … read more Grouse Hunting in Iron County, Michigan
Bass Festival
Bass Festival Returns to Crystal Falls July 2026 For more than six decades, Bass Festival has been one of Crystal Falls’ signature summer traditions. The annual event brings together residents, visitors, families, anglers, and community organizations for a weekend filled with outdoor activities, friendly competition, live entertainment, and small-town summer fun. The 61st Annual Bass Festival takes place July 10–12, 2026, making it one of the busiest summer weekends in Iron County. Visitors planning a trip during Bass Festival weekend … read more Bass Festival
Ice Fishing in Iron County, Michigan: Lakes, Seasons & Safety
Iron County • Michigan Find Lodging AI Travel Assistant LAKE TROUT Legal through the ice on four lakes 5 LAUNCHES Kept plowed for winter access last season MAR. 15 Walleye and pike close for the year FEB. 13 Free Fishing Weekend, Feb. 13–14, 2027: no license needed Pick Your Lake Where to Ice Fish in Iron County, Michigan Iron County is lake country, hundreds of lakes tucked back in the hardwoods and spruce, and once the ice comes on you’ll … read more Ice Fishing in Iron County, Michigan: Lakes, Seasons & Safety
Fourth Of July Celebrations in Iron County, MI.
Iron County Fourth of July Celebrations Fourth of July weekend in Iron County is centered around long running community celebrations across several small Upper Peninsula towns, each with its own local traditions and family activities. Alpha’s annual Fourth of July Celebration is now in its 112th year and includes a community parade, vendor village, food trucks, live music throughout the day, family games, pie social, kids activities, and evening fireworks. The celebration has become one of Iron County’s longest-running summer … read more Fourth Of July Celebrations in Iron County, MI.
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Fat Tire Biking in Iron County, MichiganIron County • Michigan On a cold, still morning a fat bike floats over packed snow the way a canoe rides flat water, and the only sound is the crunch […]
Snowshoeing in Iron County, MichiganIron 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 […]
Downhill Skiing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, from Iron CountyIron County • Upper Peninsula The western U.P. is ski country, low hills under deep snow with the spruce running right down to the lifts. Iron County […]
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 […]
Rewarding Places to Stay in Michigan
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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.