Explore the Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve

Posted on November 9th, 2020

There’s a little slice of paradise tucked away on the eastern side of our county – the Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve. After a brief closure this summer due to downed trees following a storm, this coveted natural area is once again open for public use. The Groen Nature Preserve is more than j…

6 Reasons to Visit Gaylord, Michigan this Summer

Posted on July 28th, 2020

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 13th, 2020

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 day? Go ride a bike! For avid cyclists, this is yesterday’s news. They’ve been out o…

7 Unexpected Reasons to Visit Gaylord, Michigan

Posted on December 23rd, 2019

By Christy Walcott Is it time to start planning your next Michigan vacation? In a state overflowing with sparkling lakes, clear rivers, untamed wilderness, an assortment of themed festivals, unique attractions and unending charm around every turn, choosing just one location can be a daun…

Your All Outdoors Autumn

Posted on September 27th, 2019

By Paul Beachnau While the days are getting shorter and everyone is basking in the first few days of fall, there is still plenty of time to get “all outdoors” and enjoy the beauty that surrounds Gaylord and the Otsego County area. Fall travel has grown tremendously over the past few years and it is t…

Celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week

Posted on May 6th, 2019

By Christy Walcott While we all love vacationing, creating memories and enjoying new experiences, there’s more to travel than meets the eye. Travel can strengthen families, improve your health and even make you more productive at work! May 5 – 11 is National Travel & Tourism Week an…

Spring Is Here & You Should Be, Too!

Posted on March 29th, 2019

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…

Biking in Gaylord Michigan: Fun Half-Day Excursions

Posted on July 22nd, 2016

Northern Michigan Biking is at it’s best starting right here in Gaylord. Gaylord To Vanderbilt:
7.6 miles, round-trip 15.6. Expect open farmlands and two tunnels. Once you arrive in Vanderbilt, fuel up at the Elkhorn Grill, 8294 Mill St. Open seven days a week, this restaurant is known for it…