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
We’re not sure who scheduled National Take a Hike Day in mid-November, but they obviously weren’t hunters or accustomed to northern Michigan’s weather! If you choose to head out today, you may need winter boots and be sure to wear bright colors. Whether you’re hiking today or daydreaming about your next adventure, let this list of our favorite natural areas in Gaylord, Michigan, serve as inspiration to embrace being All Outdoors! MORE
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
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
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
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
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