Winter has arrived in Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula! Our area has received over a foot of snow in the last few weeks and things are looking good for a season of winter fun. Come Explore the Western U.P. Adventure Awaits in Michigan’s Wild West!

The Gogebic Range Trail Authority: Waiting for Dec.1 Opening – For more info on GRTA click on www.gogebicrangetrailauthority.com

The Lake Gogebic groomer’s report: Waiting for Dec.1 Opening –

The Watersmeet groomer’s report: Waiting for Dec.1 Opening –

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Each Western U.P. snowmobiling adventure is unique and exciting, as there are over 2000 miles groomed trails, unplowed logging roads, secluded National Forest trails throughout our area. Explore a Western U.P. winter and share the experience of a Western U.P. snowmobiling vacation with your family and friends. It�s what snowmobiling is all about. Because when natural beauty, brilliant exhilaration and good times come together, the sensation is Pure Michigan. Big Snow Country is a Snowmobiler�s Paradise. This heavy snowfall gives you, the rider, the very best conditions and trails.

Our new website is www.explorewesternup.com We moved to a new location 405N Lake St. Ironwood, MI 49938.

ATV Rentals will be back as soon as the snow and ice is gone.

Hi Everyone, I would like to thank everyone for the great snowmobile season that will end Friday 4-1-11. Once again we had some of the best snow anywhere in the State and some of our guest are still riding today 3-28-11. Now it’s time to summerize the Sleds and get the ATV’s out. The Little Manistee Trail is an ORV route and is 46 miles long plus a seperate 46 mile single track motorcycle trail too. Lincoln Hills trail is a 21 mile ORV route, plus a seperate 21 mile single track motorcycle trail. Then there is the tight and twisty Little O, 50′ ORV trail and then the awesome (NOT for novice riders) 21 mile Tin Cup Springs ORV route and a seperate 21 mile single track motorcycle trail. If you can’t find a trail you like here, I would be amazed.

I do have a new sled ordered, so my 2006 700 Crossfire Snow Pro and a bunch of accessories is for sale for $4800 and has 6000 miles. It has always been stored inside, serviced and is in great condition. Call 231 745 4101 8 am until 10 pm.

We do have gift certificates here at the office for that special someone. The certificates could be for an ATV or snowmobile rental, or just for one of our Lake Front rooms for a weekend. I’m sure they will love it.

We are members of Baldwin Trailriders, IATA (Irons), Wellston and Benzie/Manistee Snowmobile Clubs, plus the Michigan Snowmobile Association,(MSA) that maintain your great trail systems.

Our On site Snowmobile rentals are ready to go for the season on December 1st, weather permitting. Plus we do have gift certificates available for that hard to buy for person. Get them an ATV, Snowmobile Rental or Lake Front room Gift Certificate. They will love it.

We are also members of the Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan (Motorcycle and ORV Club), Baldwin Trailriders Snowmobile Club, Irons Area Tourist Association (ATV and Snowmobile Club), Wellston Area Recreation and Tourist Bureau (Snowmobile Club), Benzie-Manistee Snowbirds (Snowmobile Club), Lake County ORV Club and the Michigan Snowmobile Association. These are the local grooming clubs, in which we help support all of your favorite sports. When I go to an area, I always buy the new map for the season from the local snowmobile or ORV club. Trails may change and so do the maps. But I always spend my hard earned money, only with the businesses that support my sport. All those advertisers on the Snowmobile or ORV Club maps are the people, that help make those trails possible for all of us to ride. Just my two cents.

We have rooms available for this week and weekend. We are snowmobilers too, and know if there isn’t enough snow to ride, I don’t want to ride in the dirt either, so if you reserve a room and there isn’t enough snow to ride, just give us a call and cancel your room with no penalties. But if there is enough snow we expect you to keep your reservation. If you need a room in this area, just give us a call at 231-745-4101, office hours are 8am until 10pm and if we don’t have a room, we will try our best to find you a room, so call soon to get your room reserved or they will be all gone. We do have some discounts at the casino and a few local restaurants to save you even more money.

Check out the WOLFCAM for the snow totals.

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I CAN NOT SAY THIS ENOUGH, WEEKDAY RIDING IS THE BEST. SMOOTH TRAILS AND LESS TO NO TRAFFIC.

We are a pet friendly Resort, but you can’t leave your pet unattended in the room unless it’s in a cage or kennel while you are out riding. We love pets, but we love our carpet too.

Make sure you STOP when they see the groomers so they can move by. It’s really dangerous to have riders keep moving when the groomers pass. Make sure you wave and show your support. Also, please stay off the ribbon so it will set up, and the trails will stay smoother longer.

Here is a list of the snowmobile trails in this area, are you ready? The Baldwin trails, (146 miles) go west to Reed City and south from here to Newaygo, Irons trails wrap around Wolf Lake and then heads north, east and west for 122 miles and connects to Cadillac and Wellston trails, Cadillac trails connect into the Irons and Wellston trails all the way to Cadillac, then south to Leroy, they groom 124 miles, Wellston trails goes west to connect to Cadillac trails and south to the Irons Trails and west to Freesoil for 68 miles and north to the, Benzie/Manistee trail system. The Pere Marquette trail connects to The Baldwin trail and goes all the way east to Clare and then north up to Leroy, which connects to the Cadillac trail system, the south Pere Marquette trail goes to Grand Rapids, I think about 140 miles. The Benzie/Manistee trail connects to the Wellston trails system and goes all the way to the Maple City and Frankfort for another 147 miles I think. Let’s total this up, 146 + 122 + 124 + 68 + 144 + 147 = 751 in groomed connecting trails just in this area alone and we are right in the middle of them. I know most of the groomer operators and their schedules, so if it’s bumpy one way, we know which way to go, to have smooth trails. I don’t know about you but that’s a ton of riding. Now there is more trails to get to, but that would be just over kill and this is not even counting the hundreds of miles of the two tracks and seasonal roads that you can ride. Why spent an extra $200 to $300 in fuel to get to Gaylord or the UP when we have fantastic riding right here.

There are over 750 miles of connecting groomed trails that run through this area and surrounding areas, so why would you want to go anywhere else? Plus miles and miles of two tracks and seasonal roads. We have two bedroom lake front rooms with full kitchens, living rooms with a sofa sleeper, (sleeps 6 – $105 a night), double lake front rooms with a queen and full beds and a kitchenette and dining table and chairs (sleeps 4 – $83 a night). Double motel rooms with two double beds and a mini fridge, (sleeps 4 – $56 a night) and single motel rooms with one full bed, (sleeps 2 – $41 a night) and our large Bunk House which has two bed rooms with queen bunk beds and a queen sofa sleeper, full kitchen, full living room, a breakfast bar and a fireplace (sleeps 10 – $ 159 a night). We have something for everyone.

Visit us at www.wolflakemotel.com or call toll free 877-745-4101 or from a cell call 231 745 4101, office hours are 8am until 10pm 7 days of the week. See you soon on the trails.