The Ely Igloo Snowmobile Club was organized in 1960 and became the first club of its kind in the USA. The Ely Igloos were also one of the founding members of the International Snowmobile Association (ISA), which later became known as today’s Minnesota United Snowmobile Association (MnUSA).
Members of the club have developed trails in the Ely area, and each year in preparation for the upcoming snowmobile season, numerous club members volunteer their time to clear the trails of trees and branches.
An important mission of the Ely Igloo Snowmobile Club has been, from the very beginning, training of young snowmobile riders with a Snowmobile Safety Class taught each year. These classes teach boys and girls of at least 11 years of age about the proper etiquette of snowmobiling and the rules of the trail.
In recent years, the Ely Igloo Snowmobile Club has taken on the task of grooming the Ely area trails. The club receives funding from the state to maintain and groom the grant-in-aid Tomahawk Trail. Other local trails like the Bianchi Trail (off the Taconite Trail), the Ely/Winton Railroad Grade, and the 13 Corners Trail are also groomed by our club.
In addition, our club has taken on the task of staking and grooming numerous lake trails including Shagawa Lake/Fall Lake Trail, Burntside Lake Trail, Bass Lake Trail, White Iron Lake/Birch Lakes Trail, Little Long Lake Trail, Fall Lake/Cedar Lake Trail, Grassy Lake Trails and the Mud Lake Trail to Lake Vermilion.
Join us and be apart of a healthy, positive environment for individuals and families. Try training for sports you always wished you had tried, or train intensely for the sport you are currently in. Focusing on Cross Training, Core Strength Training, Calisthenics and TRX.
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The Steamiest Place in Ely, Minnesota.
Open since 1915 one of the last Steam Sauna’s left. We are open Wednesday and Saturday 4-8PM! We start taking reservations for the private saunas at 3PM!
Take home a piece of Minnesota when you visit the Chris Perry Gallery! Showcasing beautiful fine art prints of northern lights, Minnesota landscapes, northern Minnesota wildlife and night photography! Fine art prints, frames handmade in Ely, cards, posters and more!
Nature and landscape photography and handmade prints and frames by Chris Perry. Visit our gallery in downtown Ely. Open on busy weekends and always by appointment.
Story Portage is a non-profit, centered in Ely, Minnesota, created to foster the art of personal narrative and to promote literacy and reading here in the Northwoods. Current and future projects include:
Ely, Minnesota Chapter of the League of Minnesota Poets
The Maud Hart Lovelace and Star of the North Children’s Choice Book Award Program
Random Acts of Poetry
VCC Visiting Writers Program
Visit our website and take a look at our current projects to learn more, and contact us if you’d like to be part of Story Portage’s future!
Story Portage
P.O. Box 286
Ely, MN 55731
Carefree Living, Ely is designed with comfort and satisfaction in mind. Our community reflects years of experience and dedication to premier senior living with a commitment to ensuring resident’s autonomy, dignity and quality of life through compassionate assistive care and support service.
Residents are able to age in place with easy access to our Medicare-certified Home Health agency. We work in cooperation with each resident’s physician to provide Registered Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Home Health Services as needed.
Enjoy meeting new friends in our community. We have a home-like atmosphere in our commons and also provide each resident with a private apartment and bathroom for their personal needs.Residents enjoy the freedom to stay in our secured buildings or go outside (*memory care residents require escort) as they desire and are encouraged to participate in our planned activities and events. Carefree Living-Ely continuously develops amenities that add joy, comfort and convenience to every day living.
Located in Ely, Minnesota, we are the Sigurd F. Olson legacy organization. Founded in 1998, Listening Point Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works to keep Sig’s legacy and wilderness philosophy alive in the world today.
Listening Point Foundation works to create strong connections with our community and supporters near and far. Our volunteer tour guides take visitors from Ely out in all seasons to experience the coziness of the Olson family home, the historic Writing Shack, and the wonder and beauty of Listening Point. Here in Ely, we now offer annual scholarships to the local high school and community college, and enjoy welcoming teachers and student groups to guided tours that explore Sig’s national impact on wilderness preservation in Minnesota and across North America.
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 180
Ely, Minnesota 55731
Whether you’re purchasing a car, buying a home, managing an investment property, starting a small business or leaving behind a legacy, our American Family Insurance agency is dedicated to inspiring and protecting your dreams. As your agent in Ely, MN, we’ll work with you to identify your individual needs, and suggest insurance coverage to protect the dreams you’re working so hard for. And bundling policies can often provide discounts. We look forward to protecting your dreams.
The River Point Resort & Outfitting Co is a premier Minnesota resort and outfitting company. Located deep within the tranquil wooded beauty and clean, fresh waters of the Superior National Forest lies one of the finest Ely Minnesota resorts with cabin rentals and great fishing located where the Kawishiwi River joins Birch Lake at the doorstep of the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
If you want a “rush” or are in a rush to do absolutely nothing, consider an Ely Minnesota resorts vacation, and Ely MN cabin rentals at River Point Resort® & Outfitting Co.
Offering something for everyone from active sports to relaxation. Escaping the tranquility of your Minnesota resorts vacations…at River Point Resort® …will open your eyes to a new world in harmony with nature. One where granite crags and towering timbers dominate the skyline. One where crowds of people are replaced with peace and serenity.
Eric Sherman Images is a professional photography studio servicing the Ely, MN area since 2011. Eric offers a wide range of photographic images. Eric’s specialties include but are not limited to portraits, landscapes, events, concerts, products, real estate photography and action sports. He is a photographer for the Ely Echo Newspaper, Babbitt Weekly News, and the International Watercross Association. A few highlights include being published on magazine covers, high profile advertisements, brochures and travel guides.
