Valentine’s Day Trifecta – Snowshoes, the Spa and Squid

Posted on February 1st, 2020

By Christy Walcott Even if you prefer nontraditional or more personalized date options, when it comes to Valentine’s Day, you want to do it up right! I’m talking roses, candlelit dinners and the type of gift that comes in a perfectly wrapped and ribbon-adorned box. This holiday br…

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…

Top 5 Gaylord, Michigan Souvenirs

Posted on November 12th, 2019

By Christy Walcott We all know memories are the greatest souvenir from any vacation. But what about the nifty gifties you surprise someone back home with? Or the special little embellishments you add to your home as a reminder of the place miles away but now near and dear to your heart?&n…

Trip Advisor’s Top Restaurants in Gaylord, Michigan

Posted on November 4th, 2019

It’s November – a month torn between two seasons. While we take our final bike ride or hike in tennis shoes for the year and start waterproofing our winter boots, it’s easy to find yourself hunkering down inside as your body adjusts to the newfound crispness in the air. But the indo…

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…

7 Reasons to Visit Gaylord, Michigan this Summer

Posted on June 7th, 2019

By Christy Walcott 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 Gay…

Restaurant Week

Posted on April 15th, 2019

By Christy Walcott Spring is a fickle time of year. The weather can be unpredictable, making it difficult to plan ahead when considering a trip to our all outdoors paradise. But there’s more to Gaylord than just the great outdoors… Take a break from your active routine and TASTE wha…

Live Here, Play Here

Posted on August 20th, 2018

By Christy Walcott Gaylord is my hometown and while I do enjoy venturing out and seeing what other communities have to offer, it goes without saying that my heart is always at home. I make it a priority to take some time off during our perfect northern Michigan summers, but instead of venturing n…

Mighty Appetizing

Posted on April 5th, 2018

Ahhh…the appetizer. Your pre-meal snack that sometimes fills you up so you can barely fit in your entrée. What would dinner be without an appetizer? Probably a few hundred calories less, but not nearly as satisfying! Appetizers come in a multitude of shapes and flavo…

Past My Bedtime

Posted on March 1st, 2018

If you’re anything like me, then you are not a rock star anymore. Going “out on the town” is a distant memory; going out of the house past 8:00 p.m. in the winter is virtually nonexistent! But every now and then, you have that undeniable urge to do what you always say you will do – get together with…