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2022’s Top 20 Instagram Photos

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.

#20

Our ice tree can’t get much more glorious than this! This shot was taken on a sunny February day where everything just lined up perfectly.

#19

Warm fall days at the Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve are one of our favorite things about fall! This photo was also a favorite for 84 of our followers.

#18

Photo Credit: Jhmossman87

It’s no surprise to see this peaceful black and white loon from Jhmossman87 make our top 20 list. Gaylord, Michigan is alive with wildlife!

#17

Woo hoo! These are the summer days we live for on Otsego Lake!

#16

The ice tree is the ultimate selfie background. We love watching it change and grow throughout the season.

#15

You can almost smell the flowers and feel the warmth of a downtown summer day in this shot of our Alpine Village.

#14

A unique attraction for our community each year, the Otsego Lake Fly In is always a hit!

#13

Once again, everyone loves the ice tree! In fact 105 people took the time to love it on February 1, 2022.

#12

This one surprised us a little…but the numbers don’t lie! Winter lovers were ecstatic to see the forecast for SNOW SNOW SNOW!

#11

A little nature, a little history and a little slice of our quaint Alpine Village came together to create our #11 most loved Instagram photo.

#10

You’ll find snow many fun things to do in Gaylord in the winter! Animal and winter lovers gave this gem our #10 spot.

#9

There’s nothing like a blue bird sky to really set off our iconic ice tree.

#8

It’s the ice tree again! Whether set against a blue sky or standing up to a blizzard, this downtown monument definitely catches your eye.

#7

What would the holidays be without snowy sidewalks and a little glitter falling from the sky?

#6

The return of Gaylord’s Santa Parade left smiles on the faces of many – young and old alike! We love it when Santa Claus comes to our town!

#5

The ice tree had a strong start last year, growing quite a bit before snow even covered all the ground.

#4

This snapshot shows us what you REALLY wanted on December 20, 2022. – MORE SNOW!

#3

We all saw our community come together after the tornado in May, and this graphic represented just how “Gaylord Strong” we truly are.

#2

This could be from the pages of a magazine…but it was actually taken through the living room window of our Executive Director, Paul Beachnau.

#1

How could we choose between these two photos taken on October 25, 2022? A warm October sunrise greeted everyone starting their day in Gaylord, Michigan. 367 people were inspired by our #1 Instagram post.