ATVing and ORVing are popular in the Upper Peninsula. There are many trails throughout all of the cities that you can go on and get muddy and have a ton of fun. There are also many places where you can rent an ATV or an ORV from. This way if you are on vacation and you decide you would like to go get muddy, you still can.

Here are a few places that you can rent ATVs from. There are more than just these two. Prices from each rental place vary and the fact of having insurance could be an extra cost. Before you rent from one place don’t be afraid to call around and ask what their cost are and if insurance is needed. Get all the information needed before making up your mind. At the Copper Country you can rent snowmobile, ATV and wave runners. They are located in Calumet MI, just ten miles north of Hancock and Houghton. All ATV rentals go out with a full tank of gas. All they ask is when you return the ATV to bring in back with a full tank of gas. Rentals also include the helmets that will be needed. There are discounts that may apply. The prices vary from $125 per day to $150 per day depending on the ATV you are renting. If you would like to know more or would like to make reservations, you can always call 906-337-9905 or 906-281-0567 or email before you take your vacation to that area. In Hancock Michigan, there is another ATV rental shop. This rental shop is known as Everts You will have to call to see if there is anything available and make reservations. T he prices are $150 per day for the ATV with helmets include. One other this is that insurance MUST be purchased for $15 a day with a $1000 deductible. The ATV that they have to rent out is the Kawasaki 4-wheel drive automatic.  The number to call to make reservations is: 9063-482-2811 or 800-858-2862 or you can email to make reservations or ask more questions.

The Upper Peninsula offers ORVs to operate on state forest roads as well as designated trail system. The only way they cannot is if there is a sign posted saying closed to ORV use. The trails are lightly groomed and don’t be surprised if you encounter narrow sand trails, rough moguls, steep hills, stumps, rocks, brush, and other hazards.

The Drummond Island offers 117 miles of trails for the off road riders. It has been said that the island trails offer some of the most scenic and rugged trails in the state of Michigan. The riders will have the chance to discover many island trails that run along the stone ridges that were carved out by Lake Huron and the last ice age. Another scenic view you will get as a rider is the boreal forest that is growing around glacial rock deposits and you will be able to listen to the shale rock from the ancient beaches, which is now found deep in the island’s interior, clattering underneath the tires are you move along. We riding you will have the chance to see wildlife. If you are lucky you may even see a hawk or a bald eagle flying over head.  When riding on the Drummond Island you will have to pay attention to the trails with your full attention to know what your next obstacle is going to be in front of you. The Drummond Island is not suited for every type of riding due to all the various stone and rock formations. The best to ride with is the 4X4s. Most of the trails are side by side friendly which is always nice to have. To know more about the riding in the Drummond Island, you can visit this website.

One trail that has a scenic view and challenging is the Bill Nicholls trail. This trail begins in Greenland in Ontonagon County and travels northwest for about 35 miles to south of Houghton. As a rider you will be able to enjoy an exciting trek across the Fire Steel Bridges. Each trestle is well over 100 feet about the river. The trail was the Copper Range Railroad, which was abandoned in 1972. Starting in the year of 1974, the corridor was starting to be used by ATVers and ORVers.