Michigan Travel
Things to Do in Gaylord, Michigan This Summer
Elk, sinkhole lakes, championship golf, Alpenfest, and fireworks over Otsego Lake. A local's guide to spending summer in Gaylord, Michigan — right on the 45th Parallel.
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The Complete Guide to Morel Hunting in Northern Michigan
Morel hunting in Northern Michigan has a short window and no patience for guessing. You either know where to look or you don't. This is everything we know.
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What Is the 45th Parallel? Why It Defines Life in Northern Michigan
The 45th Parallel is a line of latitude that circles the entire globe at exactly 45 degrees north, halfway between the Equator and the North Pole. If you've driven north on I-75 through Gaylord, you've crossed it. There's a sign. It doesn't make a big deal of itself. Neither does the place it marks.
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