We would like to thank all of private land owners that allow us to be guests on their land. Without their generosity the trail system we take for granted would not be possible. Remember this a privilege not a right. Stay on the trail, and do not litter.
We would put the names of these fine folks on this page but to respect there privacy we just give them a hardy THANKS.

Many miles of our trail system is on Corporate Timber Land. The Timber Companies are one of the backbones of the economy for the UP, and are great help to our club in helping us maintain our trail system. They keep us informed on their lumbering activities so we can plan ways to keep the trails running smoothy. If we have to share parts of our trail system with them their will be signs posted.  When this occurs please ride with extreme care and keep your speed down.
At times folks will trailer their sleds up to parts of our trail system, usually early or late in the season when the snow is poor in lower parts of the trail. When you have to do this please park off the road so the companies can get their trucks and equipment passed you.
While riding you may see what looks like an open field that would be a great place to do some powder riding (DON’T). After a harvest these clear cuts are replanted. What looks like just a big open field will have newly planted trees that are just under the snow, riding over these will do great damage to the replants. Also many of these clear cut still have stumps that could do great harm to you and your sled.
We would like to give a big thanks to the following Companies : Longyear Realty Corp., Mead Corp. CFA., Champion Int’l Corp., Keweenaw Land, Shelter Bay Pinship..

Last but not least the Businesses that donate their time and resources to the Club.

Big Bay Depot Motel, your Hosts Jan and Nancy. Five suites overlooking Lake Independence, right on the snowmobile trail.

Big Bay Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast, your Hosts Jeff and Linda Gamble. One of Big Bay’s Treasures. One of the few Resident Lighthouses in the country.

Crams General Store and Hungry Hollow Cafe, your Hosts Joe and Kathy Cram. A  General Store that can fill your supply needs while your in Big Bay, also featuring the Hungry Hollow Cafe.

Lumberjack Tavern, your Host Jack Bourgeois. This is the site of the actual murder which the movie Anatomy of a Murder was based on. Stop in for good food and spirits, right on the snowmobile trail.

North Shore Treasures, your Hosts Doris, and Darlene. Bring back something of the north. This unique 7 room shop offers simple Northern hospitality. Even though they are closed in the winter you can still shop with them on their online store anytime.

Picture Bay Motel, your Hosts Rick and Gale Hausfeld. A small four  season motel overlooking picturesque McKenzie Bay. They pride themselves on clean rooms and friendly service, right on the snowmobile trail. Featuring Snowmobile Repair.

The Thunder Bay Inn, your Hosts Dana and Jolie Demay. This historic Inn offers you twelve comfortable gust rooms, friendly restaurant / pub room room with excellent fares, and a gift shop for those Northwoods treasures, right on the snowmobile trail.

Whispering Wing Lodge, your Hosts Clayton and Darlene Turner. Want to feel like your staying in your own place in the north country? This is the place, two units with full Kitchens / Living Rooms / Bedrooms. These units rent by the week, right on the snowmobile trail. %