May 24, 2010 - Williamsport, PA - The Lycorama publishes an article noting Trail-A-Sled's early use of Lycoming engines. Follow this link for additional details.
New York Times - Jan 2009
January 29, 2009 - New York, NY - Scorpion Trails provides technical assistance to the world's "newspaper of record," the New York Times.
A Tribute to Dedication - Jan 2009
January 26, 2009 - Brainerd, MN - In anticipation of the upcoming Scorpion Homecoming, Renee Richardson of the Brainerd Dispatch wrote two moving articles entitled, "A Tribute to Dedication - and Scorpion" as well as "Tough Sledding Early Didn't Deter Harrison."
Stung! Get the Vintage Bug at the Scorpion Homecoming - Dec 2008
December, 2008 - Maple Grove, MN - The December issue of Snow Goer features a story labeled, “Stung! Get the Vintage Bug at the Scorpion Homecoming.” Both this article, and the November Minnesota Snowmobiling piece feature color photographs and fascinating narrative. Each speaks highly of the annual Homecoming event while applauding the Cuyuna Range Chamber of Commerce’s role in keeping Scorpion memories alive.
Sting on the Range - Nov 2008
November, 2008 - Brooklyn Park, MN - The November issue of Minnesota Snowmobiling (official publication of the Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association) contains a fascinating article titled, “Sting on the Range – Celebrating 50 Years of Minnesota’s ‘Other’ Snowmobile.”
Coming Home - Mar, 2008
March, 2008 - Pequot Lakes, MN - Penned by Steve Pierce of the Antique Snowmobile Club of America, Vol. 23 No. 4 of the club's bi-monthly Iron Dog Tracks newsletter featured an excellent cover article titled "Coming Home." This heartwarming story provided a brief overview of Trail-A-Sled, Inc, and Scorpion snowmobiles, as well as the Harrison family. Homecoming 2008 was noted as well as a promo for Homecoming 2009.
Sleds Come Home - Feb 4, 2008
February 4, 2008 - Brainerd, MN - Renee Richardson of the Brainerd Dispatch penned an exceptional recap of the event as well as capturing a large number of fascinating Homecoming images in the Dispatch's WeSpotted feature. See the article titled, "Sleds Come Home."
Crosby's Own - Jan 26, 2008
January 26, 2008 - Brainerd, MN - Renee Richardson of the Brainerd Dispatch wrote an excellent preview to Homecoming 2008. See the article titled, "Crosby's own Scorpions will be on display."
Life, Liberty, and the Small-Bore Engine - Aug, 2007
August 22, 2007 - Baltimore, MD - The John Hopkins University Press publishes Motorized Obsessions - Life, Liberty, and the Small-Bore Engine. Penned by Professor Paul R. Josephson, this well-researched volume presents a compelling history of the internal combustion engine. While raising significant cause for environmental concern, Prof. Josephson does provide a balanced recap of Trail-A-Sled, Inc. and Scorpion it's second chapter titled, Elk-Snowmobile Syndrome.
Ladies First - Feb 2007
February 1, 2007 - Maple Grove, MN - Penned by Lynn Keillor for the February, 2007 issue, Snow Goer's Time Line segment provided a well researched overview of the Stingerette and Super Stingerette. Several well known hobbyists and former employees were tapped for this informative three-page piece titled Ladies First.
