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Read more about the article Strapping Down Our ATV’s

Strapping Down Our ATV’s

  • Post author:Scott M. Thede
  • Post published:March 10, 2022
  • Post category:ATV

One of the YouTube videos on the channel posed a question from Steven K. The question was "Can you provide more information on how you have your atv tied down…

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Read more about the article ATV Riding the Tin Cup Trail

ATV Riding the Tin Cup Trail

  • Post author:Scott M. Thede
  • Post published:December 11, 2021
  • Post category:ATV

This late afternoon & evening ride is on the Tin Cup Springs Trail near Luther, MI. I finally added the dog carrier to the back of my quad so Pixie,…

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Michigan Western UP ATV Overland

  • Post author:Scott M. Thede
  • Post published:July 10, 2021
  • Post category:ATV/ATV Overland
  • Post comments:2 Comments

Overlooking Mass City, MI on the "Bluffs" This post is a five day overland of ATV trail riding in the western portion of the U.P. of Michigan. We started the…

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Leota Trails – An Early Spring ATV Adventure

  • Post author:Scott M. Thede
  • Post published:March 13, 2021
  • Post category:ATV/Day Trip/River/Waterway
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How can you go wrong with a safe day of ATV trail riding on the Leota Trail system in Michigan? On March 13, 2021, my son Kyle and I spent…

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Read more about the article ATV Overland – Big Rapids to Higgins Lake

ATV Overland – Big Rapids to Higgins Lake

  • Post author:Scott M. Thede
  • Post published:September 28, 2020
  • Post category:ATV/ATV Overland
  • Post comments:2 Comments

The GaiaGPS routes for Day 1-4 can be accessed here.  Day 1 is blue, Day 2 is green, Day 3 is orange, and Day 4 is red.  The Day 2…

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Paddling, ATV riding, backpacking, Jeeping, and some fishing along with other outdoor activities possibly accompanied by a Golden Retriever named Pixie and/or Irish Setter named Brynleigh. Follow the first part of the journey working towards retirement in 2026 and afterwards, spending even more time in the outdoors. Maybe we can even dabble into some remote property and a cabin build!

Good day, I am Scott Thede. I love spending time with friends and family in the outdoors. I also cherish the peace and solitude when doing activities solo that often includes my Golden Retriever, Pixie. It is time I cherish to reflect and reset.

As retirement approaches, I plan to have a cabin somewhere in northern Michigan. Join me and my pups in our adventures.

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This video captures an ATV ride of the Rose City Loop along with the lead in/out of the Ambrose Lake Trail and trailhead. The trail and loop are located east of Houghton Lake and near Rose City, MI. The conditions were mostly dry, nice sunshine, but cold temperatures. I drove a 2022 Canam Outlander 650XT while my son Kyle drove a 2018 Polaris Sportsman 850SP. This is the first of three parts.

Throughout the portion of the ride, part one shows the lead in portion of the trail using the Ambrose Lake Trail and the Ambrose Lake to Rose City Trail. This part of the trail had a few elevation changes and presented the last of the remaining fall colors.

Below is a chapter listing that can help if you are looking for something specific.

00:00 - Start of Video
00:33 - Title Page
00:38 - Animated Map
00:58 - Trailhead Pan
01:11 - Start of Ride & Intro
02:38 - Start of Ambrose Lake Trail
04:55 - Crossing Piper Lake Road
11:07 - Crossing North Fairview Road
13:12 - Crossing Houghton Creek Trail
26:01 - Crossing West Rose City Road (F28)
34:21 - Crossing Heath Road
41:37 - Outro
43:02 - Crossing Oyster Road

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This video captures an ATV ride through the Leota northwest inner loop, located southwest of Houghton Lake in Michigan. The weather was quite pleasant with wet  conditions from rain the day before. I drove a 2022 Canam Outlander 650XT. This is the third of three parts showing the entire northwest inner loop of the Leota Trail.

Throughout the portion of the ride, part three was a good section of this trail with a few elevation changes and the beautiful fall colors.  This part of the trail made for a peaceful setting.

Below is a chapter listing that can help if you are looking for something specific.

00:00 - Start
00:12 - Title Page
00:16 - Map Animation
00:41 - Start of Ride & Intro
00:45 - Crossing East Cavanaugh Road
06:32 - Can You See the Grouse?
11:56 - Correction: A chaga growth can be on a healthy tree
16:04 - Crossing East Cavanaugh Road
24:28 - Crossing South Dorr Road
34:02 - Crossing Strief Road
44:20 - Outro
44:32 - Crossing the Jonesville Bridge
44:39 - The Muskegon River

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This video captures an ATV ride through the Leota northwest inner loop, located southwest of Houghton Lake in Michigan. The weather was quite pleasant with wet  conditions from rain the day before. I drove a 2022 Canam Outlander 650XT. This is the second of three parts showing the entire northwest inner loop of the Leota Trail.

Throughout the portion of the ride, part two was the very best portion of this trail with several elevation changes and the beautiful fall colors.  This part of the trail made for a peaceful setting.

Below is a chapter listing that can help if you are looking for something specific.

00:00 - Start of Video
00:12 - Title Page
00:16 - Map Animation
00:41 - Start of Ride & Intro
01:06 - Crossing Strief Road
05:31 - Crossing South Dorr Road
08:14 - Nice Elevation Area
13:28 - Scenic View
36:43 - Crossing East Cavanaugh Road
44:05 - Outro
44:38 - Crossing East Finkle Road

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This video captures an ATV ride through the Leota northwest inner loop, located southwest of Houghton Lake in Michigan. The weather was quite pleasant with wet  conditions from rain the day before. I drove a 2022 Canam Outlander 650XT. This is the first of three parts showing the entire northwest inner loop of the Leota Trail.

Throughout the portion of the ride, part one was unremarkable other than the nice scenic view of the Muskegon River and the beautiful fall colors.  This part of the trail made for a peaceful setting.

Below is a chapter listing that can help if you are looking for something specific.

00:00 - Start
00:12 - Title Page
00:16 - Map Animation
00:41 - Start of Ride
00:44 - Leota ORV Trailhead
01:17 - Crossing the Jonesville Road Bridge
01:24 - Muskegon River
18:01 - Crossing Pierce Road
22:15 - Crossing Pigeon Drive
30:22 - Crossing Claroskee Road
34:42 - Crossing South Jeffs Road
47:34 - Deer Crossing Trail
50:46 - Crossing Strief Road

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This video shows different sections in an ATV ride through the Frederic South Loop, located west of Frederic, MI. The weather was pleasant on a warm Autumn day.

I drove a 2022 Canam Outlander 650XT. Below is a chapter listing that can help if you are looking for something specific.

00:00 - Start of Video
00:19 - Title Page
00:24 - Start of Ride

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