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Freeze Your Bass Off at Runkle Lake

Hosted by Crystal Falls Lions Club 📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 ⏰ Time: Kick Off 11am 📍 Location: Runkle Lake Complex, Crystal Falls, MI 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Event Bundle up and head to Crystal Falls for the first-ever Freeze Your Bass Off event at the Runkle Lake Complex! Hosted by the Crystal Falls Lions Club, this winter celebration is packed with fun for all ages. Event highlights include: 🔥 Bonfires 🎶 Music 🥎 Co-ed softball 🐖 Pig roast and additional … read more Freeze Your Bass Off at Runkle Lake

Humungous Fungus Fest Craft and Vendor Show in Crystal Falls

The Humungous Fungus Fest Craft & Vendor Show returns to downtown Crystal Falls as part of one of Iron County’s most unique summer festivals. Located in the parking lot at the corner of Third Street and Crystal Avenue behind the Crystal Theatre, the outdoor vendor show features local artists, handmade goods, crafts, specialty products, small businesses, and community vendors throughout the festival weekend. Visitors can spend the afternoon browsing booths, exploring downtown Crystal Falls, and enjoying the atmosphere surrounding Humungous … read more Humungous Fungus Fest Craft and Vendor Show in Crystal Falls

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Upper Peninsula 58th Championship Rodeo in Iron River

The Upper Peninsula Championship Rodeo returns to Iron River for a full weekend of PRCA rodeo action, community events, and family-friendly entertainment. Visitors can enjoy professional rodeo performances, downtown activities, a community parade, and special events throughout the weekend, making it one of Iron County’s premier summer traditions. The same weekend, visitors can also experience the Crystal Falls Bass Festival, giving travelers even more opportunities to enjoy live music, family activities, outdoor recreation, and community events across Iron County. Festivities … read more Upper Peninsula 58th Championship Rodeo in Iron River

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Free State Park Access Weekend

During this special June weekend, Michigan waives the Recreation Passport requirement for entry to state parks and boating access sites. Visitors staying in Iron County can enjoy easy access to nearby state parks, trails, beaches, and waterways while planning a summer getaway in the Upper Peninsula.  

A man and his dog sitting in a parked side-by-side ATV in front of a lake in Iron County, Michigan, on a summer day, surrounded by lush green trees.
Free ATV | ORV Weekend

Michigan’s August Free ORV Weekend is your chance to hit the trails and explore the Northwoods without the need for an ORV license or trail permit. Enjoy miles of designated ORV routes, forest roads, and surrounding trail systems while discovering everything Iron County has to offer. All standard ORV laws and safety guidelines remain in effect. 🌲 Ride scenic trails 🗺️ Explore Iron County backroads 🔥 Enjoy late-summer outdoor adventures Make it a weekend getaway. Book Iron County lodging and … read more Free ATV | ORV Weekend

Rewarding Places to Stay in Michigan

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906-214-2308
906-265-9100
40 E Adams St
Iron River, MI 49935

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Lake Inn

906-265-9244
1700 County Road 424
Gaastra, MI 49917

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Lakeshore Motel
Ice Lake

906-265-3611
1257 W Ice Lake Rd
Iron River, MI 49935

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800-362-7853
373 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935

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800-DO-BRULE
906-265-4957
397 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935

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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.

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