Gaylord

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

National Take a Hike Day

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

Snow Days in Gaylord, Michigan

/ maddendev

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

Why You Need to Go Winter Rafting When Visiting Gaylord, Michigan

/ maddendev

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

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

/ maddendev

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 Illustrious Ice Tree of Gaylord, MI

/ Christy Walcott

If you’ve ever wintered in Gaylord, Michigan, surely you’ve marveled at our favorite frosty attraction – the Ice Tree. Is it really the world’s largest, as the sign adorning it boasts? And how did this downtown landmark come to be in the first place? MORE

Gaylord Resorts Offer More Than Downhill Adventures

/ maddendev

It goes without saying that Gaylord, Michigan’s two premier resorts offer up some of the finest northern Michigan downhill skiing and snowboarding you’ll find. But what else is happening at Treetops Resort and Otsego Resort? MORE

The Gaylord Car: A Slice of Local History

Oct 28, 2025 / Val Wright

When most people think of Michigan’s auto history, they immediately picture Detroit. But did you know that Gaylord, Michigan, has its own place in automotive history? Back in 1910, the Gaylord Motor Company was born, producing 350 cars in its brief run. MORE