Travelogue

By Dean S. Acheson

Park your daily ride in either Cable or Hayward, and unload your real ride—your snowmobile—and take it for an adventurous trip on scenic trails that span Sawyer and Bayfield counties.

At your fingertips, which should be curled around the throttle, are hundreds of …

By Dean S. Acheson

Washburn County becomes a winter playground and favorite getaway for families and couples when the snow flies and transforms the forests and many lakes found here.

The scenic beauty comes alive for those who enjoy snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing as well as …

Are you looking for last-minute delicious chocolates and candies to give to your Valentine? We’ve got you covered. Here 7 swoon-worthy chocolate shops in northern Wisconsin.

7 Swoon-Worthy Chocolate Shops in Northern Wisconsin
1. The Chocolate Gnome – Osceola

The Chocolate Gnome is a …

By Dean S. Acheson

Gorgeous winter scenery coupled with wildlife sightings help draw snowmobilers to Iron County, Michigan, which boasts more than 260 miles of extensively groomed and well-marked snowmobile trails.

The wide-open trails traverse abandoned railroad beds, weave through varied wooded terrain, and cross lakes for …

By Dean S. Acheson

You would be hard-pressed to find a better fishing lake than Lake Gogebic, which stretches like an inverted equestrian riding boot some 14 miles along M-28. It’s the largest natural lake in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and covers parts of Gogebic and Ontonagon …

By Dean S. Acheson

Whether you’re flying across a frozen lake or weaving your way on a scenic trail through a Northwoods forest, snowmobiling offers endless opportunities for winter fun. Sparkling snow, majestic pines, clean air, wildlife sightings, thousands of acres to roam, perfectly groomed trails, …

Late January check-in time: how is everyone doing on your New Year’s resolutions?

If you aimed to exercise more or spend more time in nature in 2021, we’ve got your back! Take to the trails of northern Wisconsin with one of these exhilarating snowshoe races. These …

Put a little excitement in your life with a trip to the UP of Michigan where the Mid America Snow and Terrain Expert Racers (MASTERS) racing circuit springs to life with several snowmobile hillclimb competitions.

The season kicks off with a new form of racing that …

In early times, fur traders and Native peoples handcrafted snowshoes to get around during winter. You can put on your own “shoes” (or XC skis) and follow in their footsteps with a trip to where two fur trading posts once existed side by side.

During summer, …

The Fat Bike Birkie is the premier snow bike event in North America. At this race, riders test their skill and endurance on the legendary American Birkebeiner Ski Trail. This year, the event will take place on Saturday, March 13, 2021, beginning and ending at …