Spring Is Here & You Should Be, Too!

Posted on March 22nd, 2021

By Paul Beachnau We are so blessed to live in a four-season community. Just when we run out of patience with one season, we are able to look forward to the next with renewed vigor. With the first official day of spring behind us, I am enthusiastically joining the “let’s hurry up and get this snow melt…

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

Posted on February 7th, 2021

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. It is quiet, it is pretty and with the proper gear, you can stay warm and cozy! Don’t have a snow…

National Plan Your Vacation Day

Posted on January 25th, 2021

Is the open road calling out to you? January 26th 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 fore…

Snow Days in Gaylord, Michigan

Posted on November 30th, 2020

Plan your snow days while we’re waiting for more of the white stuff to fall! 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 & Tubing
Treetops Resort and the Ots…

National Take a Hike Day

Posted on November 16th, 2020

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 h…

Explore the Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve

Posted on November 9th, 2020

There’s a little slice of paradise tucked away on the eastern side of our county – the Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve. After a brief closure this summer due to downed trees following a storm, this coveted natural area is once again open for public use. The Groen Nature Preserve is more than j…

Your Photos – for Everyone to Enjoy!

Posted on October 27th, 2020

It’s dreary outside and all you can think about is curling up under a blanket, reading a good book or catching up on a little TV. We get it. We may be All Outdoors in Gaylord, Michigan, but there’s nothing wrong with taking a day or two off during the shoulder season and indulging in some “me t…

A German Shephard looks down the trail at Dead Man's Hill in the fall.

Top 5 Scenic Fall Vistas in the Gaylord Area

Posted on September 22nd, 2020

By Christy Walcott As autumn approaches each year, you can’t help but feel excited when you see the first leaves melding 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 lu…

6 Reasons to Visit Gaylord, Michigan this Summer

Posted on July 28th, 2020

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 Gaylord is quickly bec…

Discover “The Pigeon”

Posted on July 6th, 2020

Nothing says “All Outdoors” quite like the Pigeon River Country State Forest. This unspoiled wilderness stretching over 3 counties and 110,000 acres contains seemingly endless miles of trails, rustic campgrounds and unique sinkhole lakes, along with be…