Four Ways to Find Fun on Snow and Ice
Posted: January 5, 2016
Snow and ice do not stop those willing to brave the elements for fun and adventures. In fact, some people seek out the byproducts of winter weather for exercise, fun, and relaxation. Whether you snowmobile across a snowy plain or skate across an icy pond, you can make the most of winter with these tips from Grinnell Mutual and Pardridge Insurance of Sycamore. 1. Know...
Know the Trail: Snowmobiling Safely
Posted: November 9, 2015
This winter, more than 10 million people will ride across blankets of white on snowmobiles. The breathtaking beauty of snow-filled woods and fields attracts some people to snowmobiling while others treasure traversing the winter landscape with friends and family. "If you're out there with the right safety gear and the right cold-weather gear, it can be something very enjoyable," says Laurie Cisewski, a claims adjuster...
Teaching Respect for ATVs: A Role for Everyone
Posted: July 30, 2015
"Hop on! I'll take you there." Whether it is crossing a ravine, climbing a hill, or traveling down a gravel road, the ATV may be the fastest way to get to a broken fence, stray livestock, or anything else that needs attention on the farm and in the field. Many farmers take the speed and convenience of ATVs for granted. "Riders don’t give ATVs the...