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Dan's Polaris - Keweenaw Snowmobile Rentals

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Reported by:	Dan's Polaris
Date of Report:	March 25, 2009
Trail Conditions:	Fair
Snow Cover:	16 inches
Area Report:	Trails here are still ridable, have a decent base but may have some water spots in low areas. Off trail is pretty good. It rained yesterday, but got very cold last night and is cold today. Snow is in the forecast for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday with colder temps. Actually, there is a storm coming across the Dakotas heading straight for us. If we get 4-6 inches of snow you will be able to get around town as well as ride the trails. Keep checking for updates. Groomers will keep going out daily til the end of March or end of snow, whichever comes first!! Take care when out riding, don't drink and ride, respect others and their property. When you are in town, stop in at Dan's Polaris and say hi to the Trail Goddess. I am always here once winter starts and the coffee is always on (don't worry, I don't make it!). If you are in need of parts, gear, a rental sled, or just some advice, Dan's Polaris is here to help out. As usual, when out riding, don't be a jerk. Ride sensibly, stay on your side of the trail, keep your speed under control and respect private property. Once a private land owners cuts of his property to the trail system, we will never get it back. Be safe, see you on the trails!! Think Snow!!
News and Events:	VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE SHOW & ENDURANCE RACE AT THE RANGE SNO-MOBILE CLUB THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 28. FOR INFO--GO TO www.rangesno-mobileclub.com or email me at tpeters@chartermi.net ***Looking for a friendly, reasonably price place to eat on the trail? The Range Snowmobile Club is a great place to eat. They are open every Friday night starting at 5 p.m. with the kitchen serving til 9 and the bar til ??? You can choose from fresh fish, steaks, chicken, or shrimp. There are wonderful weekly specials and all dinners come with the soup and salad bar. Support our local snowmobile club. Just take the trail to Dan's Polaris and follow the opening in the back field to the club.
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Snow, snow everywhere is a good description of what fortunate snowmobilers encounter when they ride the scenic well-groomed trails of the Keweenaw Peninsula of U.P. Michigan. Couple an extensive trail system, enabling the avid rider to experience the splendor of this area, with plenty of the white stuff, and you have a fantastic winter wonderland. More than 200 inches of snow blanket this region every season allowing sno-riders up to 5 months to enjoy their favorite sport!

The Bill Nichols Trail heads north through majestic forests and over the three Firesteel Bridges which are old railroad trestles rising more than 100 feet above the Firesteel River. This trail provides a tour past the towns of Twin Lakes, Toivola and South Range as it continues on toward the panoramic twin cities of Houghton and Hancock. Delicious, varied dining and comfortable lodging choices abound in this winter wonderland along with any other services snowmobilers may need.

Trail 15 travels east from the Houghton area through Chassel to the Keweenaw Bay. Here it turns south, winding along the bay to Baraga on the southern tip of Keweenaw Bay.

Traveling north from Houghton and Hancock on Trail 3 you encounter many historic signs of the mining of years past. Magnificent rides through Ripley, Dollar Bay and Hubbell grace the trail on your way to the historic towns of Laurium and Calumet. Continuing north on Trail 3 through Mohawk and Phoenix riders can experience the peaceful Eagles Loop, which leads along Lake Superior to the charming towns of Eagle River and Eagle Harbor.

Trail 3 heads east on the Brockway Mountain Trail, which yields a spectacular view of Lake Superior. On a clear day you can see Canada to the North and to the south the breathtaking carpeted forests that surround you. Just a short jaunt from this splendor, riders find themselves in quaint Copper Harbor, an excellent place to enjoy a delicious meal and spend the night in one of the comfortable lodging establishments.

Truly the Keweenaw Peninsula is an adventure every snowmobiler should experience. With over 200 miles of smooth groomed trails connecting to 2500 miles of trails, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula offers the avid rider unlimited riding opportunities. There are numerous warm, welcoming hotels, resorts and delicious dining choices to make your trip a remembrance of a lifetime.