4th Of July Celebrations

The Fourth of July is being celebrated this Saturday. In Iron County, the nation’s birthday will be celebrated with special festivities in Iron River, Alpha and Amasa. Iron River The Fourth of July parade steps off at 10 a.m. from the West Iron County High School...

Lift Start In 20 Fridays!

6/17/15 Yes I’m always thinking snow, dreaming snow, living snow!  Only 20 more Fridays until the lifts start again.  I cannot wait!  Are you ready?  Never too early to start planing and when you do, you save money.  Buy your advanced lift tickets by 6/30 and...

Tickets On Sale Through 6/30

Tickets are on sale now at reduced price of $28 each (normally $36) and are a $18 discount off tickets purchased onsite.  PLUS … get 1 more ticket free with the purchase of 6 tickets.  This special is only available online...

U.P. Pro Rodeo

Friends, particularly those from the Iron River or rodeo communities, just a day ago the 48th U.P. Championship rodeo was in mortal danger. Friends of the rodeo and of Iron County have rallied together to raise the necessary monetary and manpower resources. Please...

Lee LeBlanc Art Gallery

Tricia LeBlanc, daughter of the late wildlife artist Lee Leblanc will preside at the newly redecorated Lee LeBlanc Memorial Art Gallery located at the Iron County Historical Museum in Caspian on Saturday, June 6. The Golden K group will serve a pancake breakfast from...

Bird Watching In Michigan

Photo Credit: KEVIN ZINI PHOTO of Indigo bunting Spring means bird migration, and that makes for prime birding opportunities in Michigan’s woods and waters. The DNR has pulled together tips on enjoying this special time of year in state parks, trails and natural...

Becoming a Ski Brule Patroller

Thank you for your interest in the Ski Brule Ski Patrol! Hopefully I can answer some questions for you. We actively welcome snowboarders and skiers. Having a medical background or being an expert skier isn’t required. Willingness to apply yourself and enthusiasm for...

Memorial Day Activities In Iron County

Those who gave their all for their country will be remembered and honored next Monday, May 25, when Iron County and the rest of the nation observes Memorial Day. Special ceremonies will take place Memorial Day morning at cemeteries around the county, led by the West...

Proper Storage Of Gear During The Summer

It’s summer. The temperature’s climbing into the 90’s and Cinco de Mayo and closing day at the resort have come and gone. Your skis and snowboards are sitting where you left them the last time you came down from the mountain, still covered with a thin film of...

Thank You!

Thank you for making the 2014/15 season great!  Snow was amazing all season long.  Lots of time on snow for myself and Colt.  Now it’s time to begin getting ready for the 2015/16 snow season.  Have ideas to make 15/16 even better?  Email [email protected] with...