North Eastern Minnesota's 2008 Iron Range Getaway Guide - (Page 17) ATV OHV Riding – ®IRTB T H I S PAG E S P O N S O R E D BY: Gilbert Home to the Iron Range ATV/OHV park & site of Lake Ore-Be-Gone Gilbert’s beginnings can be traced to a mining location which began around 1892 and evolved into the Village of Sparta. When the town was moved to clear the way for iron ore mining in 1908, it took the name of the nearest group of mines - Gilbert. Today, the mine is closed, but the City of Gilbert still remains, located on Highway 135, just minutes from Virginia. Gilbert is home to Minnesota’s first designated state recreation area for off-highway vehicles and ATVs. The park features more than 1,200 acres of recreation trails and facilities for use by off-road motorcycles, all-terrain and 4x4 vehicles. Visit the Iron Range Historical Society in the former Gilbert City Hall building to learn more about the area’s heritage and history. Suzuki QuadRunner® ATVs may be used only by those aged 16 and older. Suzuki highly recommends that all ATV riders take a training course. We’ll even pay for it. For safety and training course information, see your dealer or call the SVIA at 1-800-852-5344. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety, always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. Always avoid paved surfaces. Never ride on public roads. Never carry passengers or engage in stunt riding. Riding and alcohol or other drugs don’t mix. Avoid excessive speeds. Be extra careful on difficult terrain. Gilbert Events Gala Night Parade & Fireworks July festivities feature bands, drum and bugle units, color guards, floats, military vehicles, Shriners, unicyclists, horses and more. Fireworks follow parade. 218.748.2232 Gilbert Recreation Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area 888.MINN.DNR dnr.state.mn.us/ohv/iron_range Lake-Ore-Be-Gone 800.403.1803 17 http://www.suzuki.com
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