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Welcome to Ski Town – Michigan’s Ultimate Ski Destination

Nov 12, 2025 / Val Wright

Perched at the highest elevation in the Lower Peninsula, 1,382 feet above sea level, and receiving an impressive annual snowfall of 148 inches, Gaylord stands out as Michigan’s ultimate ski destination. We kicked off the 2024/2025 season with a blizzard that dropped more than 24 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and by the end of the year, we’d hit an incredible 205 inches total, breaking not one but two snowfall records. MORE

Claude Shannon: The Brilliant Mind Behind the Information Age

Apr 28, 2025 / Val Wright

Claude Shannon may not be a household name for everyone, but he’s one of the most important thinkers of the 20th century — and he just so happens to be from Gaylord, Michigan. Born in 1916, Shannon grew up tinkering with gadgets, fixing radios, riding his unicycle and even juggling. MORE

Ice Storm Update

Apr 07, 2025 / Val Wright

Things are looking up for Gaylord since the ice storm in late March and we can’t wait to see you this summer! Please check this blog regularly for updates on trails, campgrounds and public access sites. MORE

Gaylord Shines as the Ultimate Destination for Summer Gatherings

Feb 26, 2025 / Christy Walcott

There’s no denying that northern Michigan summers are pure bliss! When planning your next meeting, gathering or event, it’s only natural you would seek out a warm weather paradise with stunning scenery and abundant reasons to be outdoors. MORE

2022’s Top 20 Instagram Photos

Jan 17, 2023 / Christy Walcott

We’re well into the new year and have our sights set on the future now. Before we get too far into our 2023 to-do list, let’s take a recap of what made 2022 stand out in Gaylord, Michigan! We’ve put together YOUR favorite photos from our Instagram page for a quick stroll down memory lane. MORE