I heard back from 2 people from Itasca County officials and here is the latest and greatest report: work is continuing but they’re behind a little; the full phase one part of the trail they expected to be complete right now isn’t and won’t be ’till this fall (if it continues as planned).
As I look at the maps and read the information available, phase 1 is the most important part for us up north! When phase 1 is complete, we can leave from Pengilly and ride all the way to McGregor. I got some pretty good email back from the county people so if you want more info shoot me an email and I’ll get back to you!
When this trail is done I WILL be on it! I’m gonna make a weekend out of it and leave from Pengilly, stay in Aitkin for the night and come back the next day! See you on the trails!
I’ve been watching the 70-mile Aitkin-Itasca trail updates and last night I noticed the grand opening is this week, July 14, I guess?
It sounds like the 14th is for administrators and members but a public announcement is to follow. If anyone has more information than that I’d love to hear it!
At this point, I need to get away as it’s been over two months since I’ve been wheeling so this 70 mile trail would be a great place to break the ice!!!
The best info I have now is this is Phase 1 with 47 miles complete but I’ll be getting back to you.
The NEW CAN_AM COMMANDER SIDE X SIDE IS OUT!
Anyone else so the new Commander by Can-am yet? Even comes with a 1000cc engine! I have a link for you and its awesome! Lots of videos, showes yellow and Camo but haven’t seen the red yet in a real picture. We want one and by wife’s machine is up for sale for the deposit. They won’t be in till September but that when I do alot of riding.
It’s been a busy early summer with Grad Parties and Work so I haven’t been riding much but looking at facebook and the other networks everyone else has been enjoying the Summer. Check out the new Side X Side and I’ll update you on our next ride! If you plan on attending the ATVAM Fall Convention in Nashwauk and you need any help with the area, let me know!!!
So we’re talking about the new 70 Mile trail maybe that is supposed to run from Pengilly down toward Aitkin and Brainerd? I can’t find anything on the Minnesota DNR website about it yet so maybe its not ready? Anyone know? I’ve seen a few emails from ATVAM about it, I think they were gonna call it the Great Itascan Trail or something like that? I’ll do some more research Monday or Tuesday about it….
Maybe Thistle Dew trails and camping for the weekend…
Hello fellow ATV / OHV enthusiasts! Spring is here, the trails are quickly drying out, and we can’t wait to get the ATV season off and “rolling”. Here on the scenic North Shore, we are looking forward to another terrific season and, in recognition of our 2009 Guiness Book of World Records “Longest ATV Parade” record, the Silver Trail Riders Club & Silver Bay Area Tourism Association will be hosting a Poker Run , June 12, 2010, in Silver Bay, Minn…This is a no fee / no registration event. Just come for the fun!
MudPaw ATV Adventures will also be on-site offering $25 guided tours to riders who would like to get the most out of their time on the North Shore trails, or simply prefer to ride at an easy pace, in a family-friendly setting. If you are interested in participating in a guided tour, please call 218-220-0415 to reserve your spot today.
I’ll be attending the ATVAM ATV fair at the Anoka County Fairgrounds on May 1 & 2 with the Iron Range Tourism Bureau. The fair runs from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the 1st and from 9-4 on the 2nd.
The ATVAM ATV Fair features many top manufacturers, vendors & sponsors selling accessories, clothes & great riding gear. New this year will be the Used ATV Corral & you can even test your “dream” machine on the test course!
PLUS, be sure to check out the side-by-side mud races by the Northwoods Racing series. This will be the season opener for the 2010 Northwoods Racing series.
Whatever brings you to the fair, be sure to stop by the Iron Range booth and say “hi.” I’d love to know who actually reads this thing & who knows, maybe we can even set-up a ride on the Iron Range with your group this spring or summer!
The Northern Traxx ATV Club will be doing our spring highway clean-up on April 17, and then we’ll finish the day with an ATV ride.
We are all meeting at Jim’s Sports Bar in Chisholm and we’ll leave from there on ATV’s. The club gained a few new people already this year who love to ride and have a good time. There is always room for more people if any of you are interested! If not, you can still join us on the 17th…the clean-up only takes an hour and then the rest of the day is for PLAY.
Contact me for more info or see you at Jim’s on the morning of Saturday, April 17.
There will be an ATV ride in memory of Edward John Walberg Jr., whose life was tragically taken this past week in Chisholm, on March, 13th at 12 p.m. For anyone who would like to attend, we will meet at Tom & Jerry’s, 201 W Lake St., Chisholm, MN.
The weather is finally turning towards ATV weather! Besides a few short, cold rides here and there and/or plowing the driveway. There isn’t a whole lot going on in the ATV world during the winter but that is rapidly changing!
The kick off to the ATV riding season for me is always Water Skips on Vermilion! Last year we had 29 machines that left Fortune Bay Resort and Casino and this year I think we can beat it! I’ve talked to a lot of different people this year that hadn’t really heard about it it now and they’re all in. We start lining up and meet at the Marina (docks) at Fortune Bay about 10am and start heading across the lake at 11am. Contact me for more information!
What a weekend! There was a bunch of snowmobiles that enjoyed the weekend and there was just about as many ATV’s as the high temp for Saturday hit 40+ degrees. The snow was wet and heavy giving ATV’s lots of traction and awesome rooster tails!!!
Its hard to get that nice of a day in January for ATVing so when you get it you have to enjoy it!