Down Wind Sports Blog

A Trip report from 2011 by Down Wind Sports Owner Bill Thompson It's not the way you're suppose to plan a major trip nor the way I would suggest,...

Sick of these high gas prices? What if we told you you could skip the pump completely and keep all of that cash? Ride a bike! "Its too fa...

Let's face it.....Todd is a slacker.  Doesn't matter what we are doing he is looking to kick back and relax.  The Helinox Camp Chair- the ult...

Every year addicted anglers don their cold weather gear and hit the Upper Peninsula streams in search of steel! Called “the fish of a thousan...

Over the past few summers, our go to water filtration system has been the Katadyn BeFree hand held water filter. From fast packing Pictured ...

Every spring the city of Marquette closes a portion of the road at Presque Isle Park to assist the blue spotted salamander with its annual migration!  Never have seen one?  This migration is a great opportunity to bring out your family to witness this natural phenomenon. Be sure to bring warm clothes, a headlamp, and your camera!  For the health of the salamanders, it is best to look and do not touch or pick up these amphibians. 

The Marquette Recreation show is March 25-27 at the Superior Dome and we have special pricing on our large inventory of new bikes, kayaks, and stand up paddle boards.  We're offering deals in all three stores, so there's no need to wait!

The Noquemenon Ski Marathon race day is approaching fast! Are you racing this weekend? Give yourself the best race possible by getting your w...

Tons of snow and cold temperatures, what is not to love about winter in the Upper Peninsula? Nordic skiing is an incredible way to explore the no...

With the fresh snow in Marquette and cold temps we are looking forward to a great Noque weekend! Hopefully everyone has been training hard and...

One of the unique attraction in the central U.P. is the Eben Ice Caves. On any given weekend you will find hundreds of people walking to visit t...

If you're anything like us, you've probably waited until the very last minute to finish up your holiday shopping. We're here for you. Stop in...