While some Iowans are grumbling over two consecutive weekends of moderate to heavy snowfall, others are loving it and have learned to embrace all that winter in the Midwest has to offer. Matt Miner is president of the Iowa State Snowmobile Association, based in Cresco. Miner says snowmobiling is a wonderful hobby, as long as all riders follow the basic rules.
Miner says the Iowa Department of Natural Resources offers an online course for new snowmobilers between the ages of 12 and 17.
Miner says there are nearly 60 separate snowmobiling clubs in Iowa and each offers its own activities and opportunities to ride the trails.
He says the association has helped to maintain an expansive fleet of trail groomers and a trail system comprising 8,800 miles statewide. Find out more at www.iowasnowmobiler.com.
