Give Winter a Break

Posted on February 26th, 2019

By Christy Walcott I’m here to bring you a simple reminder – it’s not springtime yet! I know once March rolls around we all start getting anxious for the snow to melt and the trees to start budding. But why rush winter on its way? We still have a few more weeks to enjoy the white s…

Gaylord – The Snowshoe Capitol of the Lower Peninsula

Posted on February 6th, 2019

By Jim DuFresne I learned to snowshoe on a golf course while attending Michigan State University. I learned right away that I was way overdressed and that it was important to spread your feet a bit to avoid tripping over the tails of the snowshoes. The beauty of snowshoeing is the simplicity of i…

So What’s with the White Stuff in Gaylord?

Posted on January 18th, 2019

The Skinny on Gaylord’s Snow from Jim Keysor of the National Weather Service There are myriad ways our region stands out, though our most well-known attribute may just be the heaping helping of white stuff we receive each winter. And we mean lots of snow— the fluffiest, most amazing kind of s…

Welcome to Otsego Lake, where anything’s possible anywhere

Posted on January 4th, 2019

Out See Go
By Chris Engle, contributor It was a normal, chilly morning on Otsego Lake Dec. 15 when a fish thumped the rod I’d been jigging. I was after walleye and this felt exactly like one, as the heavy, pulsing tugs bent my rod in a sharp arc. Fishing in only 4 feet of water at the north end of the lake, th…

Your Winter To-Do List

Posted on December 31st, 2018

By Christy Walcott I used to hibernate on the couch under a blanket all winter, but in recent years, I’ve had the yearning to get out and find a way to embrace this snow-covered landscape I call home. One of the biggest drawbacks to me has always been the fear of being COLD. Ick. No one like…

Five Really Cool Things To Do In Gaylord This Winter

Posted on December 17th, 2018

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…

Sandals in the Snow

Posted on May 5th, 2018

By Christy Walcott There’s just something about spring that’s hard to explain. With the first warm day, whether it occurs in early March or holds off until late April, you feel your senses awaken. The crisp, pure winter air is replaced with all the scents you’d forgotten – damp …

Valentine’s Day Trifecta – Snowshoes, the Spa and Squid

Posted on February 2nd, 2018

Although I tend to prefer nontraditional or more personalized date options, when it comes to Valentine’s Day, I want to do it up right! I’m talking roses, candlelit dinners and the type of gift that comes in a perfectly wrapped and ribbon adorned box. This holiday brings out the bes…

Otsego Club Skiing Opens to the Public

Posted on November 9th, 2017

Gaylord, MI–Since 1939, Otsego Club in Gaylord, MI, has made its name as a private ski facility with an historic and beautiful resort. Otsego Club is pleased to announce that this once-private club is now open to the public! Otsego Club has the exceptional ability to combine the historical el…

A fine day for an ice fishing derby

Posted on February 21st, 2017

Out See Go by Chris Engle, contributor Historically held on one of the worst weather weekends of the year, Saturday’s Youth Ice Fishing Derby instead came with sunshine and a sweet southerly breeze that carried with it 70 young anglers and their families ready to fish Otsego Lake. Feb. 18, 2…