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…

What to know before fishing our frozen lakes

Posted on December 21st, 2016

Out, See, Go, by Chris Engle, contributor I had been planning to spend this month’s blog sharing some fishing and ice-safety advice before last weekend’s tragic news of the death of two local fishermen. Regrettably, in light of these terrible events, I feel I should open with a refresher in ice s…

So What’s with all Gaylord’s White Stuff?

Posted on December 15th, 2016

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 snow yo…