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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
Halloween Party – Young’s Golf-Recreation-Dining
Halloween crafts and games for families at Young’s in Crystal Falls, 11 AM–1 PM. read more Halloween Party – Young’s Golf-Recreation-Dining
3 for Free in Iron County: Free Fishing, Snowmobiling & ORV
Waiting on the 2027 dates. Michigan hasn’t announced the 2027 3 for Free dates yet. The dates below are 2026’s, so you can see the pattern. We’ll update this page the day the state sets them. Iron County • Michigan • 3 for Free A few weekends a year Michigan sets the license aside, and anybody, from here or out of state, can fish, ride the snowmobile trails or take an ORV out for free. That’s 3 for Free, and … read more 3 for Free in Iron County: Free Fishing, Snowmobiling & ORV
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!
Annual Upper Peninsula Championship Rodeo
Experience the U.P. Championship Rodeo in Iron River The U.P. Championship Rodeo returns to Iron River, Michigan on July 10–11, 2026, bringing one of Iron County’s most established summer events back to the Iron County Fairgrounds. Known as the only PRCA-sanctioned rodeo in Michigan, the event draws competitors, rodeo fans, local families, and summer visitors from across the Upper Peninsula and surrounding Midwest communities. For many travelers, rodeo weekend has become part of an annual summer tradition in Iron County. The … read more Annual Upper Peninsula Championship Rodeo
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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
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.