Northern Exposure Realty & Nites Inn Motel

04/16/2026

Lost key by 10 / 11 by fire hydrant

03/12/2026

A couple areas are holding out for this week’s forecasted snowfall. Vilas has decided to temporarily close tomorrow. It’s a bit early yet, but we’ve seen a forecast of 3” to 6” across the north and 5” to 8” near Hurley. Below freezing temps are forecast throughout the ten-day starting Wednesday. Some decent totals could revive these areas, extending a currently ended season. We shall see… 🤞❄️

02/04/2026

25 years of happiness

10/25/2024

Always a sad day to put such beauty to rest ,the Isle of shady rest

09/25/2024

Happy anniversary to my bride 20 years today 25 years of friendship xoxoxo

06/15/2024

01/24/2024

We are happy to open our trails tomorrow, and definitely wish this was December 1st! We are well aware that many of you have weather apps on your phones, that hind sight is usually 20/20, and we are nearing the end of a "normal" Winter season. With that being said, there has been nothing "normal" about this season at all! There are far more opinions than snow, and far greater economic concerns for all of the communities in the North woods. Let's show thanks for the riding days or weeks ahead, because however long these trails last, is more than we would have if we stayed closed. As always, Ride SAFE, Ride RIGHT, and Respect our landowners properties. The following trail report assumes that everyone understands that these are early/late conditions, watch for rocks and water areas, and STAY ON THE TRAILS please.

2a. GROOMED
2. GROOMED (logging activity Boomer Creek area)
3. GROOMED
6. GROOMED
7. GROOMED (to Clement Swamp) USE CAUTION!
8. GROOMED
8b. GROOMED
8e. GROOMED
8Bell GROOMED (some logging)
8w. NOT GROOMED
13. GROOMED (Hogsback)
13c. GROOMED
13s CLOSED
15. GROOMED
15a GROOMED from 17 to Hwy 51
15n. NOT GROOMED
17. GROOMED Hurley to 17a ONLY! Logging near 17a intersection.
17a. GROOMED to trail 8 ONLY!
77. GROOMED
Gile Loop trail to downtown establishments. GROOMED

The snow is much thinner in the Southern areas, near Island Lake, and near Lake Superior.

We are offering park and ride areas at:
-Schomberg Park parking lot off Hwy 51
-The IronHorse Trailhead in Hurley
-Cary Mine Market on Hwy 77
-Saxon Harbor on County A
And many area businesses by permission.

As White Thunder Riders, we maintain trails with what Mother Nature offers. They aren't perfect, but what is in this crazy world? We're simply doing the best we can with what we currently have.

Please enjoy some safe rides on our trails 😊

01/09/2024

Winter Blast is a go snow or no snow! There will be no pancake breakfast but everything else will be the same. We hope to see you there!

01/09/2024

Mercer area received 3” snowfall overnight. Grooming team went out this morning, rolling the trails over. No tracks set yet, we need more snow to make the trails skiable.