Nov 04, 2025 / maddendev
What will your wide-open winter look like in Gaylord, Michigan? Let us walk you through the next few months in 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
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
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
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
Oct 28, 2025 / Val Wright
When most people think of Michigan’s auto history, they immediately picture Detroit. But did you know that Gaylord, Michigan, has its own place in automotive history? Back in 1910, the Gaylord Motor Company was born, producing 350 cars in its brief run. MORE
Sep 24, 2025 / maddendev
You can’t take a wrong turn in Gaylord, Michigan in the fall even if you try. Every mile of highway, scenic country road and dirt two-track has its own hidden gem for leafers to discover. FALL COLOR UPDATES We’ve come up with two diverse treks for you to explore the fantastic foliage during your stay. You can find maps of both routes on our Fall page, along with our Top 5 Scenic Fall Vistas. Of course, we wanted to give you a sneak peek as we enter the peak of our color season! Our northern tour leads you down Natural Beauty Road to the Headquarters of the Pigeon River Country State Forest. Feel free to explore the Pigeon and uncover sinkhole lakes, hiking trails and elk viewing areas. MORE
Sep 10, 2025 / maddendev
As autumn approaches each year, you can’t help but feel excited seeing the first leaves meld from their usual green state to varying shades of red, orange and gold. It’s those peek-a-boo moments through the lush greenery and the sudden crisp air filling your lungs that truly signal the beginning of fall. When October finally rolls around, the landscape transforms into an intricate mosaic of colors. Northern Michigan is in its glory during this season…there’s no way around it. Gaylord is simply stunning this time of the year, and it doesn’t matter which direction you take. Paddle a kayak along one of our glassy shorelines, hike or bike any trail of your choice or just turn down a dirt road and explore…you will not be disappointed. MORE
Sep 03, 2025 / Val Wright
Find Elk in the Pigeon River Country State Forest Ready to go on a wild elk adventure? Head to the Pigeon River Country State Forest! Locally known as "The Pigeon," this massive, 114,000-acre forest playground stretches across three counties and is the ultimate hotspot for elk viewing in Michigan. MORE
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