906-214-2308
906-265-9100
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Iron River, MI 49935
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Crystal Falls Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt
Kick off the holiday fun with the Crystal Falls Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt, a festive community activity perfect for families, kids, and holiday lovers of all ages! Explore Crystal Falls as you search for decorated homes and holiday displays throughout the city. 📍 Map Pickup Locations (starting Dec. 9): • City Hall • Charlies Emporium • Black Dog Printing 🕔 Map Turn-In Deadline: All completed scavenger hunt maps must be turned in by December 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM to … read more Crystal Falls Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt
Ski Brule in Iron River, Michigan: 2026/27 Season Guide
The Best Snow in the Midwest. Family owned. Family fun. Ski Brule sits in the Upper Peninsula woods south of Iron River, and it’s aiming to open the 2026/27 season November 20–22. This page covers the mountain, tubing and night skiing, and the slope-side lodging in Brule Village. Explore the Mountain Stay Slope-Side AI Travel Assistant 17 TRAILS On 150 acres of skiable terrain 11 LIFTS 5 chairlifts plus T-bars and tows 500′ Vertical drop, top to bottom KIDS SKI … read more Ski Brule in Iron River, Michigan: 2026/27 Season Guide
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
Top 10 Things to Do in Iron County, Michigan This Spring
Spring in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula feels like a reset. Snow begins to melt, waterfalls surge back to life, wildlife returns, and the forests slowly shift from quiet white to vibrant green. If you’re looking to shake off winter and spend time outdoors, Iron County offers a slower, more peaceful way to experience the season. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, spring is one of the most rewarding times to explore this part of the U.P. Here … read more Top 10 Things to Do in Iron County, Michigan This Spring
Christmas in Lights 2025
✨ A Full Day of Holiday Cheer From handcrafted gifts to festive treats, family fun, holiday magic, and small-town charm, Christmas in Lights brings Iron River together for a memorable seasonal celebration. 🎄 Event Lineup 🌟 9 AM – 2 PM Windsor Center Arts & Craft Show Iron County Museum Christmas Tree Galleria 🌟 10 AM – 2 PM West Iron District Library Bake Sale, Crafts & Kids Photo Booth 🌟 4 PM – 6 PM WID Library Chili … read more Christmas in Lights 2025
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Trout Fishing in Iron County, MichiganIron County • Michigan • Upper Peninsula Wild brook trout in cold Northwoods creeks, browns that top twenty inches, and deep lakes stocked with […]
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 […]
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.