Discover “The Pigeon”

Posted on July 7th, 2021

Nothing says “All Outdoors” quite like the Pigeon River Country State Forest. This unspoiled wilderness stretching over 3 counties and 114,000 acres contains seemingly endless miles of trails, rustic campgrounds and unique sinkhole lakes, along with be…

Fireworks in Gaylord, Michigan

Posted on June 16th, 2021

Keep your eyes to the sky in July to catch one of our outstanding fireworks displays! The Gaylord area has several sparktacular events to help you celebrate Independence Day and enjoy some Alpine Village fun! All fireworks displays start at dusk (be ready by 9:30 p.m.).

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6 Reasons to Visit Gaylord, MI this Summer

Posted on June 3rd, 2021

There’s no question about it…Northern Michigan summers are sheer bliss. If you haven’t experienced one yet, it’s high time to head to Gaylord, Michigan to see what all the fuss is about! So what does the “Alpine Village” have in store for you? Biking Gaylord is quickly bec…

National Bike Month

Posted on May 12th, 2021

Health is a top priority right now and what better way to get your exercise than by celebrating National Bike Month? And how, one might ask, should you go about celebrating this special time? Go ride a bike! For avid cyclists, this is yesterday’s news. They’ve been out…

Celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week

Posted on April 30th, 2021

While we all love vacationing, creating memories and enjoying new experiences, there’s more to travel than meets the eye. May 2-8 is National Travel & Tourism Week and this year’s theme is fittingly “The Power of Travel.” Not only can the power of travel str…

Morel Mushrooms: The Fickle Fungus and How To Find It

Posted on April 26th, 2021

Morels are often described as the “steak” of the mushroom world, a delicacy hidden among last autumn’s remaining dried leaves and the bright green mossy cover of early spring. While mouthwateringly delicious, this most sought after tidbit can be difficult to find, to say the least.&…

Make an Earth Day Difference

Posted on April 19th, 2021

Earth Day is not only a time to appreciate the natural world around you, but to make positive changes for our environment. While we hope you value nature every day, take a few minutes to make a difference on April 22 in honor of the 51^st annual Earth Day. Not sure where to start? Read on for a f…

Gaylord – The Inside Scoop

Posted on April 12th, 2021

By now you think you’ve got this whole Gaylord thing down – the trails are exhilarating, each season is its own masterpiece and the downtown district is filled with eateries and shopping galore. While you may be a Gaylord expert at this point, we thought we’d tantalize the…

Cheers to Beer

Posted on April 5th, 2021

Grab your friends and celebrate your love for suds on Wednesday, April 7^th – National Beer Day! While beer itself has been a popular drink for ages, trendy craft beers and microbrews have been taking over in recent years, offering a plethora of flavor combinations never before imagined. Th…

Spring Is Here & You Should Be, Too!

Posted on March 22nd, 2021

By Paul Beachnau We are so blessed to live in a four-season community. Just when we run out of patience with one season, we are able to look forward to the next with renewed vigor. With the first official day of spring behind us, I am enthusiastically joining the “let’s hurry up and get this snow melt…