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!
Larry
Fall colors have pretty much come to a peak here in northern Minnesota. But this weekend’s weather forecast looks like it could be a great time to get out and ride the trails around the area and catch one last glimpse of the fall color on the Iron Range.
Here’s a quick link to some of the trails in the Iron Range region: http://ironrange.org/recreation/atv-ohv/ironrangetrails/.
Several of the Iron Range lodging properties are offering some terrific fall lodging specials, as well.
And don’t forget your camera! Take some photos of your ride and what’s left of the fall color here on the Iron Range and upload it here.
Finally a list of ATV trails located near many businesses throughout the region & a few Iron Range businesses made the list!
As I look through the list I see a handful Iron Range hotels, motels, resorts, campgrounds, trails, etc, but there are a lot that didn’t make the list. Now, I’m not sure why they didn’t, but that’s why I’m here! To HELP YOU!
If you’re planning an ATV trip to the Iron Range and need any help at all please ask me!
If our schedules gel, I’d even be willing to give you a guided ride on some of my favorite hidden trails that aren’t necessarily on the map….
Now, let’s get out and ride!
From the ATVAM office:
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Hello ATVAM Members!
Did you know that many ATVAM lodging & camping business members have trail access or are very close to one? Are you making plans now to see autumn’s brilliant colors from an ATV Trail?
The following is a list of ATVAM Business Lodging/Camping Members:
WISCONSIN:
Green Acres Motel - OFFERING 20% off
Spooner, WI
1-715-635-2177
Northwest Lodging
Spooner, WI
1-715-635-3535
MINNESOTA:
Ice Cracking Lodge
Ponsford, MN
1-218-573-3631
Americinn Lodge & Suites
Silver Bay, MN
1-218-226-4300
Country Inn
Hoyt Lakes, MN
1-218-225-3555
Nickerson Bar & Motel
Nickerson, MN
1-218-496-5613
Super 8 Motel
Eveleth, MN
1-218-744-1661
Two Harbors Americinn
Two Harbors, MN
1-218-834-3000
Whispering Pines Motel
Silver Bay, MN
1-800-332-0531
Wildhurst Lodge & Campground
Finland, MN
1-218-353-7337
All Pine Inn Resort
Outing, MN
1-218-792-5141
Country Inn
Deerwood, MN
1-218-534-3101
Grandview Lodge
Nisswa, MN
1-218-963-8798
Craguns Lodge & Golf Club
Brainerd, MN
1-218-829-3591
Lake Emily Resort
Emily, MN
1-218-763-2933
McQuoid’s Inn
Isle, MN
1-320-676-3535
Timberline RV
Sturgeon Lake, MN
1-218-372-3272
Wigwam Motel
Emily, MN
1-218-763-2995
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ATVAM’s Fall Convention 2009 - Roseau, MN
Another great place to visit & ride…
Pre-Register & SAVE…
Visit www.atvam.org
ATVAM Office
PO Box 296
Geneva, MN 56035
1-800-442-8826
atvamoffice@atvam.org
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For those of you planning to trailer your ride up to the Iron Range this weekend, here’s a great map that will give you a better idea of all of the trails that wind their way through (and around) the Iron Range.
Here’s the link: http://ironrange.org/_site_components/pdf/IRTB_ATV_Broc_WEB.pdf
You can also contact the Iron Range Tourism Bureau (or stop there on your way north) to get your very own copy. You can request one online here, or call 800-777-8497 and they’ll mail you a copy.
Have a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend.
Between having a new little guy in our house and trying to get some maintenance completed on our home, I haven’t had much time to sit down and blog about my riding in the area - because, in all honesty, I haven’t had much time to get out on the trails!
Anyway, I managed to get out and ride on Monday. We didn’t go too far and we rode on some of the more popular trails in the area. I can tell you this….bring a lot of bug spray and a chain saw with if you go exploring! I swear we did more logging than riding. The wind storms we’ve had pushed over a lot of trees and even blocked off some of the more remote trails. Even the few heavy rains we’ve had have managed to wash away a few of the small bridges. I also planned to take some photos of our ride, but, as my luck would have it, the digital camera I use when I go riding won’t even turn on anymore!
I’ve been thinking a lot about blogging about some the advantages and disadvantages of ATVs (like my ride from Arctic Cat) versus side-by-sides (like these from Polaris), but I haven’t had the time to sit down and blog about it, yet! So, if any of you out there can think of any on your own, I’d love to hear from you!
If you’ve never been riding in the area before, the Iron Range Tourism Bureau is a great source for maps and all ATV/OHV info. Plus, they’ve got great information about lodging, dining and nightlife in the area, too. Check ‘em out here.
For those of you less familiar with the trails, I’d encourage you to check out Minnesota’s first designated Off-highway Vehicle recreation area in Gilbert. The park offers a HUGE variety of terrain for both beginner and more advanced riders. Best of all? It’s free (though your ride must be registered in your state of residence)! It’s open from 8 a.m. to one hour prior to sunset each night all summer long! Check it out!
Let me know where you’re riding on the Iron Range and what you’d rather ride - an ATV or a side-by-side UTV. I wanna hear about it!
