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Welcome to Gaylord, Michigan!
An outdoor paradise for every season and every pursuit.
Breathe in fresh forest air and glide along pristine waterways in Gaylord, Michigan. Here, there’s enough room to roam and enough unspoiled wilderness to go around! Located in the heart of northern Michigan, Gaylord is the perfect place to gear up for adventure and unwind in nature. Bountiful forest trails, winding rivers, over 90 sparkling inland lakes, and four seasons make Gaylord the ultimate outdoor playground.
Gaylord not only embraces winter, we OWN it! When you’re lucky enough to sit smack dab in the middle of lower Michigan’s snowbelt, you know flurries mean only one thing – endless opportunities for frosty fun. We know we’re lucky here, but more than that, we’re welcoming – to you, to yours, and to the roughly 148 inches of annual snow that make Gaylord a winter-lover’s dream come true. Don’t just walk in our winter wonderland. Ski it, float it, fish it, sled it and sail downhill on it.
Why You Need to go Winter Rafting When Visiting Gaylord
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. But hear us out and read the full blog because we would hate for you to go home without experiencing one of Gaylord, Michigan’s most extraordinary winter experiences.
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Gaylord may be known the world over for its outdoor recreation opportunities, but that’s only half the charm. Shop, sip, sample, and savor the best of Gaylord’s downtown scene.