MARCH 5, 2012 8:00 A.M. – The snow yesturday really helped the trails.

Trail #9 to Pine Stump Jct/Holland Lake staging area is in good condition.Improves to very good up to Holland Lake Staging area.

We groomed Trail #45 to the Falls, the trail has been upgraded to good to very good condition all the way to the falls.

Trail #2/9 to Rexton, Trout Lake and Eppoufette is in good condition over all, with a 4 to 6" base. There is ice around the airport.

There is logging on Trail #45 North of Skyline Dr. for 4 to 5 miles.

Logging on Trail #498 North of Co. Rd. 455, be careful in these areas, as the trail may be plowed.

THE NORTH STORE ON CO. RD. 407, IS CLOSED AS OF FEBRUARY 27.

We need more snow! And cold weather.

The curfew for the Village of Newberry is 11:00 P.M. until 7:00 A.M.

FYI: There will not be gas at Rainbow Lodge this year as they are closing for the winter. There is a gas pump logo on the trail map, but they will be CLOSED. The map is new for this year,and I received the information about Rainbow Lodge after the maps went to the printer.

LODGING OPPORTUNITIES IN NEWBERRY

COMFORT INN OF NEWBERRY at www.newberrymichigan.net

GATEWAY MOTEL at www.gatewaymi.com

HALFWAY LAKE at www.halfwaylake.com

PARK-A-WAY www.theeveningstarmotel.com,

Today will be a great day to get out and ride…temps will be high of 31 with sunshine. The rest of the week doesn’t look like mother nature will cooperate temps will be in the 40’s with lows in the 30’s so riding will be best in the morning. We will keep you updated. CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE www.explorewesternup.com

GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY – Overall conditions are good to very good with all trails being groomed. There is a small detour on 160 that is marked. You have to ride the side of the road on VanDerHagen from Sunset Road to the railroad tracks. Trail 11s logging is still ongoing closer to the Wisconsin boarder signs are posted so use caution. Please pull over if you encounter a logging truck, they do have the right away.. On 11N, use caution around the water spot(it is now broke open so please use extra caution) signs are posted.
LOGGING IS PLANNED OFF OF SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD SO WATCH FOR SIGNS AND PLOWED AREAS.

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS – All trails are being groomed and all are in good condition. Logging has not started on Trail 1 going south yet, but watch for signs. Remember to watch out for the groomers.

U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET – All trails are being groomed and are in good condition. Still use caution on corners as they maybe icy.

Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them and PLEASE slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them.

ABOUT THE ICE: There is no such thing as "safe ice" due to underwater currents. If you choose to go out, be sure you talk to locals where you intend to ride for specific information about the ice depth and other factors…be aware you will be riding at your own risk.

Here are a few gas station updates. The gas station in Paulding is closed, so plan ahead for filling up. On the up side the gas station in Marenisco is now open.

Our new website is www.explorewesternup.com