The Michigan DNR has closed a section of Snowmobile Trail UP16 in Iron and Dickinson counties, due to a change in private land access. The closure prevents a community trail connection between Crystal Falls and Sagola.
Winter has returned. And for Iowa’s snowmobilers, that’s music to their ears. In Iowa, most snowmobiling is done on trails maintained by clubs affiliated with the Iowa State Snowmobile Association. The snowmobile program purchases small directional and hazard signs marking the trails and association volunteers install and maintain them.
Michigan’s 6,000-plus miles of DNR-designated snowmobile trails, public roads and public lands (only where riding is authorized) are open Dec. 1-March 31, and trail grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.
Storms that hit the region over the past week have left snowmobile trails impassable across portions of six Upper Peninsula counties. The impassable trails are in Ontonagon, Iron, Gogebic, Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw counties.
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred Sunday evening near the Clay-Putnam county line. On scene, initial investigation determined that the teen was operating the ORV when it left the roadway and struck a tree.
Iowa snowmobilers are no longer required to purchase and display an annual trail user permit, according to a new law that went into effect July 1, 2024. The law folded the trail user permit into the annual snowmobile registration fee, which will now be $30 plus administration fees.
With state-designated snowmobile trails set to open Dec. 1 – trail grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground – now is a good time to prep for the season, starting with purchasing your snowmobile trail permit.
A series of proposed updates to Michigan’s state forest roads is now open for public review and comment. These map changes are aimed at ensuring responsible, sustainable management of the state’s extensive forest road network.
A Rumford man passed away Friday afternoon after his ATV rolled over on him. Jeffrey Lang, age 78 of Rumford, was operating an ATV in the woods near Wyman Hill Road in Rumford while scouting for deer hunting season. Lang was driving the 2011 Yamaha 450 Grizzly up a steep hill on an old woods road when the ATV rolled over.
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred Sunday evening in Winslow. At 7:43 p.m., conservation officers responded to private property near Old State Road 64 and State Road 257 for a report of an ORV accident with entrapment.
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, continues its Proven Off-Road legacy with the launch of its 2026 Side-by-Side (SxS) lineup, spotlighting the adventure-ready Wolverine RMAX4 1000. Proudly crafted at Yamaha’s manufacturing facility in Newnan, Georgia, every Yamaha SxS is Assembled in the USA for global distribution.
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces its 2026 ATV lineup, highlighted by Special Edition Sport ATVs honoring Yamaha Motor’s 70th anniversary. Yamaha’s ATV lineup offers Proven Off-Road capability, comfort, and confidence for off-road enthusiasts seeking dependable performance for every adventure.
A Berwick, Maine, man died and his passenger was injured Thursday evening when he rolled his ATV earlier this evening. An initial investigation indicates that the ATV veered off the trail, hit an embankment, and rolled.
If operating an off-highway vehicle (OHV) is going to be part of your Labor Day weekend plans, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) urges enthusiasts to put safety first and avoid unnecessary risks.
Off-road vehicles are fun year-round, but activity in Michigan tends to increase around Labor Day weekend as people head to trails and ORV scramble areas to enjoy world-class riding experiences.
The Maryland DNR is considering new regulations that will allow everyone to use pedal-assist electric bicycles on state bike trails, increasing accessibility and enjoyment of Maryland’s public lands. Maryland DNR will be accepting public comments through September 22.
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred Saturday in Fort Wayne. Initial investigation reveals that Paul Ream, 42, of Waterloo, was operating a side-by-side ORV-on private property when it overturned, partially ejecting Ream.
A Bangor, Maine teenager riding an ATV in Presque Isle died yesterday (August 2, 2025) in an ATV crash. The teen was the third to last ATV in a group of ATVs traveling on the ATV trail when the ATV rolled over, and struck the teen as it rolled over.
If operating an off-highway vehicle (OHV) is part of your Fourth of July holiday celebration plans, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) urges enthusiasts to put safety first and avoid unnecessary risks.
Off-road vehicles are fun year-round, but activity in Michigan tends to increase around the Fourth of July holiday as people head to trails and ORV scramble areas to enjoy world-class riding experiences. Keeping safety in mind is vital on any ride, for you and others.