John Cat 5000
By Kurt Stinson, Contributing Writer The fever started in the fall of 1971. My father bought a 1972 Nordic 440E from Johns Sports in Owosso. […]
Keweenaw ATV Club Embraces the Season
By Joyce Wiswell, Contributing Writer As the seemingly never-ending winter finally recedes – along with the mammoth snowbanks that towered over everything – the Keweenaw
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Measure of Success: The 57th International 500
By Ric Federau, Contributing Writer Photography by PPP Studio You are the reader, I’m the writer. So grab your beverage and seat of choice, get
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Mud, Motors, and Mayhem
Northern Power Race Park’s biggest summer race weekend returns. Scott Drzewiecki, Contributing Writer | Photography by Ashley Lizzie Photography The sound of horsepower and flying
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When Winter Roared
The St. Patrick’s Blizzard That Buried Michigan’s Upper Peninsula In the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, winter is not just a season—it’s a way of life.
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Marathon, Not a Sprint
Karen Middendorp, Executive Director MISORV We are here for the marathon, not just the sprint. Motorized recreation continues to grow, and with a great winter
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Experience the Trails with RZR RIPN’ Rentals
For off-road enthusiasts who want to experience the thrill of Michigan’s ORV trail system without hauling their own machines, RZR RIPN’ Rentals offers the perfect
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A Decade in the Dunes
By Angela Todd, Contributing Writer There’s something unmistakable about the moment you crest a dune at Silver Lake—the engine hum beneath you, the endless horizon
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Northern Power Race Park Summer Events
By Dominic Santina, Contributing Writer | Photography by Ashley Lizzie Photography Northern Power Race Park is preparing to kick off its second full season of
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Gaylord’s Wild Side
Home to one of largest free-ranging elk herds east of the Mississippi. Northern Michigan’s Elk Herd Thrives for 100+ Years In Gaylord, Michigan, elk viewing
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Snow’s Bar & Grill
Once you cross the Mackinac Bridge and arrive in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, you’ll hear locals and visitors alike, say “you’ve arrived in God’s Country”. They’re
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WG Racing: A Family Legacy 50 Years in the Making
WG Racing is a family race team in every sense of the word. The story began 50 years ago when Larry Williams, along with his
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The Iron Dog Challenge: Beyond the Finish Line
How Roger Brown found purpose in the Iron Dog community. By Kim Kisner, Contributing Writer In February deep, in Alaska, Roger Brown can typically be
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MISORVA: Looking Back
By Scott Burby | Region 3 District 7 As most people do around Thanksgiving time, I sit back and enjoy the company of my family
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Choosing Your Steering Style: Wheel vs Sticks for Your New Groomer
When a snowmobile club orders a new Prinoth groomer, they get to pick their preferred steering interface: a steering wheel or “stick” / lever controls.
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MISORVA: Time for Some History — and Clarification
The issue of wheeled vehicles operating on groomed snowmobile trails is not new. This discussion began around 2008 with the Michigan Snowmobile Association (MSA) and
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Wheezy: Polaris 440 TX restoration
By Ryan Blain, Contributing Writer In August of 1974 my dad (Jim Blain) then 21 purchased his first brand new snowmobile, a 1974 Polaris TX
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Snowmobiles & Sculptures
Michigan’s Winter Charity Series Returns to U.P. in 2026 By The Iley Knight Initiative In the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where snow blankets the
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Ice Oval Racing and a Different Perspective
By Ric Federau, Contributing Writer Team ownership, support and the overall experience involved in this high stakes sport. It’s time to take a look through
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Eva Gifford is Rising to the Top
By Dominic Santina, Contributing Writer Photography by Ashley Lizzie Photography The state of Michigan is starting to gain some reputation with the national Snocross series.
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