Outdoors

Give Winter a Break

Feb 24, 2025 / maddendev

Your friends in Gaylord, Michigan, are here to bring you a simple reminder – it’s not springtime yet! We know once March rolls around people start getting anxious for the snow to melt and the trees to bud. But why rush winter on its way? We still have a few more weeks to enjoy the white stuff with some awesome added benefits at this point in the year!  The sun shines more and is out longer. Hooray for lingering, sun-kissed winter days! Every winter activity you’ve been enjoying for the past few months is even better when the sun gets involved, and we’ll be seeing more and more of it. MORE

The Magic of a Winter Sleigh Ride in Gaylord

Feb 06, 2025 / 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

Why You Need to Go Winter Rafting When Visiting Gaylord, Michigan

Feb 05, 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

National Plan Your Vacation Day

Jan 24, 2025 / maddendev

Is the open road calling out to you? January 28th is National Plan Your Vacation Day – a great reason to start looking into your next Gaylord getaway! Offering four seasons of Pure Michigan enjoyment, the Gaylord area is the ultimate travel destination. Our endless miles of forested trails and tranquil inland lakes beckon nature lovers and those looking for solitude. MORE

Five Really Cool Things To Do In Gaylord, Michigan This Winter

Jan 14, 2025 / maddendev

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

Gaylord Resorts Offer More Than Downhill Adventures

Jan 07, 2025 / 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

4 Ways to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution

Dec 24, 2024 / maddendev

The ball drops. Fireworks explode against the now-January night sky. This is it, the moment everyone shouts “Happy New Year” and reaches for a midnight smooch from someone nearby. But all you can think is “it’s here…the diet I said I would start after the holidays.” The ever-popular New Year’s Resolution to be healthier and lose weight plagues many people on January 1st each year. MORE

Snow Days in Gaylord, Michigan

Dec 16, 2024 / 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