The Final Approach
By Ric Federau, Contributing Writer Okay have I got your attention? After all, that’s what writing articles is all about. Generally speaking, the content of […]
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A One Day Trip that Has Turned Into a Lifelong Journey
The Struck family didn’t know in 1971 what their father would start as a lifetime passion collecting the Starcraft snowmobile. My dad Frank Struck purchased
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Long Lake Marina 50 Years of “Like Family” Service and Going Strong
By Kim Kisner, Contributing Writer This is the story about a company that got its start in 1973 as a small bait shop on Long
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A Bright Idea in Snowmobiling Safety
The story behind the hottest aftermarket product in snowmobiling: “Helmet Safety Lights” Let’s face it, as snowmobilers we are passionate about our sport and are
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A Snowmobiler’s Plea… STOP the Insanity!
By Jim Duke Contributing Writer With the official snowmobile season about half gone, the number of fatalities and critical injuries are multiplying almost as quickly as
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Kenny Goike Reaching New Heights
Armada’s Kenny Goike Rising Through Snocross Amateur Ranks After Championship Season By Dom Santina Contributing Writer One of the top rising amateur snocross riders in
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Vintahe Sled: 1971 Boa Ski Coffin Racer
Boa Skis for 1971 were made by Giffen Recreational Limited, based in Montreal and an office in Florida. In 1971, Boa Ski entered the race
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Calculating the Cost
By Jim Duke, Contributing Writer As we turn the page and begin the second half of the year, we also begin to look forward to
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Gladwin County: Michigan’s Backyard
Gladwin County is the gateway to the ‘Up North’ experience, outdoor recreation, events and history. By Jenna Smith, Contributing Writer The name “Michigan’s Backyard” was
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From a Front Yard Business to the #2 Yamaha Dealer, this is Pat’s Motorsports
In 1979 in a Northern Michigan town with a population of 100, a husband and wife started a business selling cars in their front yard.
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After Snowmobiling… Then What?
By Jim Duke, Contributing Writer During the past thirty-five plus years I’ve been involved with organized snowmobiling, I have met, and in many cases, retained
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Sharper, Safer, Smarter Snowmobiling
The Story Behind BITEHARDER Products By Glenn Welch, BITEHARDER President As snowmobilers we spend thousands of dollars on machines that can put out close to
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Tawas
Whether you are looking for outdoor adventures or a leisurely walk along the beatiful bay, you’ll find it here in Tawas. Nestled on the sunrise
Powder Puff Portrait
October is Michigan’s most colorful month, and as our guest of honor we have a very colorful lady with a very colorful name, Jan Kolodziejczyk.
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The Lake Effect Bar and Grill
Formerly The Pines Resort and Restaurant, The Lake Effect Bar and Grill is under new ownership and management. We will be open for the winter
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A Natural Racer
Haven Bouverette thrives on the thrill of speed and of winning. By Keri Guten Cohen, Contributing Writer Haven Bouverette of Bad Axe loves to win.
Trail Permit Fee Increase: Pros & Cons
Seems every five years when the sunset condition arrives and it’s time to add a few more dollars to the cost for the Michigan Snowmobile
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St. Charles
Something for everyone all year-round The Village of St. Charles is located in Saginaw County, approximately 20 miles southwest of Saginaw. Known as the gateway
Katelynn Grover, 9, to Participate in Bikini Radar Run
By Stephen King OK, of all the stories I do, from time to time I get one that really hits home. This time, a little
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Enjoy It Now…It May Soon Be Gone
For more then six decades now, we’ve had the wonderful opportunity to get out in the winter seasons and to enjoy what good old Mother
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