From The President’s Desk

Working Together to Protect Michigan’s Motorized Recreation Future When we talk about protecting snowmobiling and ORV recreation in Michigan, it is important to understand that MISORVA is not working alone. The challenges facing motorized recreation do not stop at...

The Lifeblood of Our Organizations: Why Volunteers Matter Every successful club, state association, and national organization has one thing in common: volunteers. They are the foundation upon which organizations are built, the people who dedicate their time, talents,...

When the Volunteers Go Quiet: The Future of Snowmobile and ORV Clubs in Michigan Small clubs, state organizations, and nonprofits across Michigan are facing the same challenges: shrinking funds, fewer volunteers, and aging memberships. For those of us involved in...

Local Clubs: The Backbone of Michigan's ORV Trail System When riders hit Michigan's vast network of ORV trails, they often see well-marked routes, maintained trail corridors, bridges, signage, and trailheads. What many don't realize is that much of that work is made...

When Winter Roared: The St. Patrick’s Blizzard That Buried Michigan’s Upper Peninsula In the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, winter is not just a season—it’s a way of life. Locals are no strangers to late-season snowfalls, especially those that arrive around St....

Trails: Our Shared Pathways  Whether you’re a hiker, biker, ORV enthusiast, snowmobiler, equestrian, dirt bike rider, SxS driver, or paddler—there’s one thing we all share: trails. These pathways connect us to nature, recreation, and each other, forming the backbone...

One Trail System, Many Users: Why Working Together Matters   Hikers, bikers, ORV riders, and snowmobilers all enjoy Michigan’s outdoors in different ways. Add equestrians, dirt bike riders, side-by-sides, and even those who use our waterways, and the list of...

Trespass Issues on December 1st It’s only December 1st. I’m sitting here on my lunch break, daydreaming about being out in the snow instead of staring at a screen, scrolling through Facebook and watching all the lucky riders who are out there today. And...