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Adventuring Snowmobile

Snowmobile Buying Guide

So, you want to buy a snowmobile? That's exciting news! Snowmobiling can be incredibly fun. However, the process of buying a snowmobile can be stressful, especially if it's your first time.

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How to Prepare your Snowmobile for Winter

Though some folks may high-tail it inside when winter hits, snowmobilers hit the high trails instead! But is your vehicle prepared for the weather?

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Adventuring Other

Tiny Home Towing Information

Towing a tiny house can be a daunting task. However, knowing what to expect in advance can make the process much easier.

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Throw a GREAT Tailgate Party

In addition to being useful for towing things, your vehicle's tailgate can also be the location for a fantastic gathering of family and friends before a big game!

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Pumpkin Carving Safety Tips

Each year, many people look forward to carving pumpkins for Halloween! Scooping out the slimy guts, cutting out a scary face, and baking the seeds to eat as a snack is a fun experience...

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Adventuring Off-Road-Vehicle

What are off road vehicles?

Off road vehicles, or ORVs, are typically designed to be ridden outside of urban roadways.

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Adventuring Off-Road-Vehicle

ATV Trail Riding Survival Kit

ATVs and other off-road vehicles are adaptable to many situations. With that being said, you can't always predict what will happen on off road adventures.

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Adventuring Off-Road-Vehicle

ATV Maintenance Checklist

If you have an ATV, UTV, or any other off-road vehicle (ORV), regular maintenance is a must. Poor ATV maintenance habits can cause your ride quality to diminish quickly.

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Adventuring Off-Road-Vehicle

UTV safety before you ride

Off-road vehicles are a thrill, but they can be dangerous if you don't know how to properly ride them.

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Adventuring Other

A Safety Guide for Music Festivals

If you're a music lover, you rejoice in the summertime. That's because it's a spectacular concert season! Music festivals and outdoor concerts abound, offering some of the best opportunities to experience your favorite music live. But this is no secret.

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Adventuring Personal-Watercraft

Jet Ski Safety Tips

Riding a personal watercraft (PWC) can be absolutely exhilarating. Jetting across a body of water with mist and wind in your face can almost make you feel like an action movie hero! However, even though PWCs can be fun, they can also be dangerous.

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Adventuring Off-Road-Vehicle

Questions to Ask Your Agent About ATV Insurance

What do outdoor adventures look like for you? Whether it's an ATV, UTV, dirt bike, dune buggy, golf cart or other off-road vehicle (ORV), you'll want to make sure you have the right type of insurance coverage to protect your toys. It's important to ask your independent insurance agent the right questions about what type of coverage you're seeking and customize it to fit your lifestyle.

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Adventuring Boat

Get Your Boat Ready for Spring

Springtime is here! The weather is beautiful, the water is inviting, and your boat is looking better now than when you first laid eyes on it. The only thing that would make your marine beauty even better is a gorgeous body of water underneath it. Before you take your watercraft out on the water, complete the actions on this de-winterizing checklist-created for you by Foremost Insurance.

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Adventuring Boat

Buying a Boat 101

The wind in your hair, the sun on your face, and the open water in front of you. Sound appealing?

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Adventuring Boat

Questions to Ask Before Buying Boat Insurance

Do you own a boat and are you looking for insurance coverage but don't know where to start? If can seem overwheliming at first, and that's why it can be a good idea to seek advice from an insurance agent.

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Adventuring Off-Road-Vehicle

Golf Cart Safety - 15 Tips to Avoid Injury

Here are some Golf Cart safety tips to read up on before you hit the gas and make the same mistake I did.

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Adventuring Off-Road Vehicle

Towing an ORV with a Trailer

If you've never towed an ORV with a trailer before, follow these steps to keep your ORV from moving around or falling off!

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Adventuring Other

Travel like a pro

New destinations are exciting, but sometimes the travel involved to get there can be … less than thrilling. If you have plans to travel this year, make sure you're prepared for the journey. We've listed everything you'll want for smooth travels during your next getaway!

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Adventuring Other

Vacationing with your dog

With the kids out of school for the summer, it's the perfect time to take a family vacation. And by family, I mean the whole family - the dog too!

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A trail for everyone

National Trails Day is here! This celebration occurs every year on the first Saturday in June. Trails can be enjoyed by walking, biking, hiking, horseback riding and so much more.

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Helping reptile friends cross the road

Did you know that May 23 is World Turtle Day? It's all about raising awareness for turtles and encouraging people to help them survive. Participating can be as simple as helping a turtle cross the road.

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Adventuring Snowmobile

Things to consider when buying a snowmobile

Foremost wants to make sure you are prepared to invest your money on the best snowmobile you can find - here are some tips that will get you out on the trail with the best sled around!

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Adventuring Other

Coexisting with bicyclists

Cycling has grown significantly in popularity over the past decade. Towns across the country are adding bike lanes to their roads to become more bike friendly, and more and more people are ditching their car and using a bike as their primary form of transportation.

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Adventuring Boat

Water Tubing Safety

One of my favorite water sports is tubing. For someone who isn't athletically inclined, it's fairly easy and doesn't require much work. I simply make sure I'm secure on the tube, hold on tight and then feel the rush of adrenaline as I ride the waves!

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Adventuring Off-Road-Vehicle

Off-road adventures: Staying safe on your ATV

There have been times in my life when I've felt severely unprepared. I remember starting drivers training and getting behind the wheel for the first time with my instructor, nervously thinking to myself, We've only talked about driving in the classroom — I don't think I'm ready to be on the roads!

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Adventuring Other

Fireworks safety for the Fourth

Did you know that over 200 people will go to the emergency room each day in the months surrounding the Fourth of July because of firework-related injuries?

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Adventuring Personal-Watercraft

Tales of a personal watercraft pirate — How to prepare for the unexpected

It was a beautiful sunny day when I strapped on my life jacket and prepared for what I knew would be an absolutely exhilarating experience - I was about to drive a personal watercraft for the very first time!

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Adventuring Boat

Don't miss a minute of boat season! Tips to get your boat ready for the waves

Warm weather has come early in some parts of the country, making boat owners itching to get out on the water. I speak from experience, since I inherited a boat and will be putting it on the water this summer. It has been unseasonably warm in my part of the country and I can't wait for it to become the appropriate time to ride the waves. However, our marine product manager, Brad Seeley, has reminded me that there are many things I need to do in order to get that beauty ready for the season.

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Adventuring Snowmobile

Top questions to ask about snowmobile insurance

With the crisp winter air, it won't be long before you're able to take your snowmobile out on the trail, if you haven't already. Before you do, you may want to ask your insurance agency some questions about snowmobile insurance coverage. Foremost Insurance Group has some suggestions to help you get started.

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Adventuring Snowmobile

Snowmobile stories: Staying safe in the snow

There's something uniquely exhilarating about snowmobiling. The excitement of speeding through snowy landscapes makes the freezing cold winter weather barely noticeable.

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Adventuring Other

Tips for being a safe hunter

Keep hunting trips safe for yourself and your surroundings before you enter the woods this fall.

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Adventuring Other

Sittin' on a bale of hay — 7 ways to stay safe on hayrides

There's perhaps nothing that more embodies fall than heading down to the local pumpkin patch. You can pick out the perfect gourd for carving, purchase apple cider and donuts, wander through a corn maze and hop on a hayride. Seriously, who doesn't enjoy riding through a farm or orchard while sitting on a bale of hay? I've enjoyed plenty of them. But I'm also a living testament to the dangers they present.

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Adventuring Boat

Boat trailering tips

A day spent boating is the kind of thing you daydream about—many of us crave time on the water, rocking with the waves and basking in the sun. But before getting to smooth sailing, you need to try your hand at the art of boat trailering.

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Adventuring Boat

Boat launching tips

When you trailer your boat to a lake, there's only one thing between you and the water—a boat ramp! I know you're eager to go, but be patient—you need to practice the art of boat launching first.

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Adventuring Other

Sparkler safety tips

Did you know that sparklers burn at temperatures upwards of 1200°F? They're also the leading cause of firework-related injuries in children under 12. Make sure your fun doesn't get interrupted by a flaming mistake this summer!

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A trip to the dog groomers

Intervention: it's time to take your stinky pup to the groomer! No matter what kind of dog you have, short-haired or long, a trip to the groomer is well worth the investment.

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Adventuring Boat

Curing sea sickness

No matter how much you enjoy being on the water, suffering from nausea and fatigue on a boating excursion might make you wish your feet were planted on land. According to Montavit, about 10% of the population is extremely sensitive to motion sickness, with another 75% subject to occasional motion sickness.

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Adventuring Boat

A sailors scroll for stocking your seaboat

Whether you're a "sailor" who's going out to sea on a pontoon, speed boat, or sailboat, there's something special about being behind the wheel, cutting through the waves. However, I don't want your day to be ruined by forgetting the most essential items needed for your trip out at sea.

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Adventuring Boat

Boating tips — Learn how to be safe on the water

The most common type of boating accident is a collision with another vessel, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. To avoid this and other issues on the water, here are some responsible boating tips that will help keep your family and your boat safe.

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Adventuring Other

Safety on the slopes

Whether you are new to skiing and snowboarding or you practically grew up on the slopes, you probably know that understanding the proper techniques and safety criteria are imperative when anticipating a trip through the cold. Take notice of these reminders so you can fully appreciate your journey through the snow!

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Adventuring Boat

7 things you need in a tackle box

Before you head out to your favorite spot to reel 'em in this season, make sure you have a well-supplied tackle box. Here's our list of seven tackle box essentials.

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Adventuring Boat

Choosing a line

The wrong fishing line can either make or break your adventure. Watch this video to learn how to select the proper line for your rod.

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Adventuring Boat

Choosing a rod

Want to get into fishing but don't know where to start? Make sure you have the right equipment before you hit the water. Watch this short video to learn how to select a rod.

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Adventuring Other

Five coolest places to travel in the U.S.A.

Ah, summer. It's the time of year the whole country comes alive and beckons us to get on the road and experience it. That's why I've put together this list of what I consider the five coolest places to visit in the U.S. If you've never been to these places, now is the time to explore!

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Adventuring Snowmobile

Ready, set, snowmobile trip time!

Add a little snow and an awesome machine and you have the wonderful world of snowmobiling. Snowmobiling is a popular pastime, especially in Michigan where our campus is located. I have only been on a snowmobile three times, so I'm no expert, but you can read about my adventures in my last blog post.

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Snowmobile Safety Awareness Week

Heading out on the trail? It's Snowmobile Safety Awareness week. Ride safely this week, so you can continue to ride the rest of the season.

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Adventuring Boat

Splish, Splash… Snow? Tips for winterizing your boat.

The sun in the sky, the surf splashing in your face, the smell of a fresh summer breeze. It's not too early to start thinking about next boating season and the most important part of your boating lifestyle, winterization.

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Adventuring Off-Road-Vehicle

Get dirty! ATV-accelerating, terrifying, very scary? Not anymore for first-timer

ATV… Amazing ride, Totally extreme, Very dirty. Those letters describe many people's experience while riding their favorite all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Until recently for me those letters stood for; Accelerating (too fast), Terrifying, Very scary.

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Adventuring Off-Road-Vehicle

ATV safety tips

Riding your ATV is fun and an adventure. Stay safe with our ATV Safety Tips for your next ride.

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Adventuring Snowmobile

Snowmobile safety tips

Review our snowmobile safety tips before you ride from Foremost Insurance.

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Adventuring Boat

Boat safety: Float plan

In case of emergency, it is a good idea to have a float plan prepared in advance. Print off our float plan now.

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Adventuring Boat

Boat safety: On the water

Operating a boat can be fun and exciting, but it has risks. Here are a few suggestions that will help keep you safe while you're out enjoying your boat or personal watercraft.

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Adventuring Boat

Boat safety: Hypothermia

Learn what to do in the event that you find yourself in the water during cold weather while boating. Identify the states of hypothermia, and know what to do to survive.

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Adventuring Boat

Winterizing a boat

Save yourself money in the spring by taking an hour or so to winterize your boat. Use our listed steps to winterize a boat.

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Mobile home siding cleaning

Regular maintenance will keep your mobile home siding looking new and last longer. Use our quick tips to keep your siding looking good.

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What's lurking below your mobile home?

Do you remember when you were young and had to check under your bed for monsters before you could go to sleep? I sure do!

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Do it yourself mobile home awning

Get quick tips on how to install a new awning, carport, or sunroof to your mobile home from Foremost Insurance.

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