Feb 06, 2026 / Val Wright
Nothing says winter wonderland quite like a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the snow-covered countryside. Gaylord has two fantastic options for sleigh rides, and they're perfect for a cozy date night, a fun family outing or just an excuse to bundle up and enjoy the season! MORE
Jan 19, 2026 / maddendev
It goes without saying that Gaylord, Michigan’s two premier resorts offer up some of the finest northern Michigan downhill skiing and snowboarding you’ll find. But what else is happening at Treetops Resort and Otsego Resort? MORE
What will your wide-open winter look like in Gaylord, Michigan? Let us walk you through our winter wonderland… Downhill Skiing, Snowboarding & TubingTreetops Resort and Otsego Resort are your winter hotspots this season – offering up slopes and terrain parks that will get your adrenaline pumping. MORE
Jan 16, 2026 / Val Wright
Perched at the highest elevation in the Lower Peninsula, 1,382 feet above sea level, and receiving an impressive annual snowfall of 148 inches, Gaylord stands out as Michigan’s ultimate ski destination. We kicked off the 2024/2025 season with a blizzard that dropped more than 24 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and by the end of the year, we’d hit an incredible 205 inches total, breaking not one but two snowfall records. MORE
Nov 25, 2025 / Val Wright
Gaylord is surrounded by farms that aren’t just for growing, they’re for gathering, celebrating and making memories. Each season brings something new, from fall harvest fun and summer berry picking to the magic of winter tree farms. MORE
Nov 04, 2025 / maddendev
Before you shake your head and say “no way!” to winter rafting, let’s clear one thing up from the get-go: NO, YOU WILL NOT GET WET! This is a guided trip with experienced professionals calling the shots. If you’ve ever been spilled out of your kayak or canoe into the brisk waters of the Sturgeon River, we can understand your hesitation. MORE
By Paul Beachnau - So winter is here and your normal outdoor routine is shelved. It is cold and there is snow and you’re just not crazy about it. There are many of us crazy folks that LOVE winter. MORE
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 trivia fan in you with a few tidbits of information you didn’t know. MORE
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