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Gaylord Area - January 16, 2008
Good riding continues. We had 12 rooms all out riding last night and through today. Not one complaint. Dan O. and Mark K. from Ann Arbor enjoyed a great ride last night over to Starvation Lake and back. Riders rode in every direction from the motel returning with great reports of their rides. The forecast is looking awesome. Snow, Snow, Snow is in the forecast for the next 7 days! Cold temps will also be staying with us. Arctic cold coming in over the weekend.
Gaylord Area - December 10, 2007
This is a scenic ride north from Gaylord to Indian River. Rolling hillsides, wetlands with meandering streams, snow laden cattails. Tunnels going under the roadways and pine trees lining the trails frosted white. Still all white and plenty of snow on the trails.
Gaylord Area - December 10, 2007
This is a scenic ride north from Gaylord to Indian River. Rolling hillsides, wetlands with meandering streams, snow laden cattails. Tunnels going under the roadways and pine trees lining the trails frosted white. Still all white and plenty of snow on the trails.
Gaylord Area - December 6, 2007
We enjoyed a great ride taking trail 4 over to Lakes of North today (Thur Dec 6). Nothing to complain about these trails. Great fun riding. Even the roller coaster hills along Mancelona Road were smooth. (trail 4 to lakenorth dec 6 2007 005) - Photo courtesy of Rays Retreat - Gaylord
Gaylord - December 2, 2007
We spent the day just cleaning up the sidewalks and drive from this heavy snow. I did walk over and get a picture of the trail this afternoon. Snow measures ten inches on the tables. Walking through the snow is a cardiac workout, there's a slight crust on top and its all heavy. 1-3 Inches forecasted for tonight, another 1-3 tomorrow. Riders are heading out on the trails this morning, so we'll have updates on the trail conditions later today. Riders that were out yesterday enjoy fun rides.
Gaylord - November 30, 2007
Its been snowing more today! There is plenty of snow on the trails, and they officially open tomorrow Sat. Dec. 1st. Its time to fire up those machines and enjoy the whtie snow! Mike took a quick ride and came back exhilarated. Trails aren't groomed yet, but its looking promising that grooming could start the first of the week with the forecast.
Gaylord, Michigan Morels - May 11, 2007
Bruce and Rose from Ohio found this nice combo of black and yellows yesterday, May 11. Everyone that stayed with us this weekend returned last night with a nice mess. Enough for a pan or two. Its looking like blacks are fading out and yellows coming in. They reported they had to dig under leaves to find many of the delicious morels.
Gaylord Morels - May 5, 2007
These black morels were found today, May 5 by Tom and Barbie and friends.
Gaylord Area - February 26, 2007
Now that the groomers have had a chance to get over the trails the conditions are good! ... We got 6-8 inches of new snow yesterday/last night. There's an excellent base now. Its a solid packing snow. Should be good riding through the week.
Gaylord Area - February 26, 2007
Now that the groomers have had a chance to get over the trails the conditions are good! ... We got 6-8 inches of new snow yesterday/last night. There's an excellent base now. Its a solid packing snow. Should be good riding through the week.
Gaylord Area - February 16, 2007
Today on trail 404.
Gaylord Area - February 16, 2007
Today on trail 404.
Gaylord Area - January 31, 2007
Pictures taken today on trail 4 to Lovells. Jan 31, 2007
Gaylord Area - January 31, 2007
Pictures taken today on trail 4 to Lovells. Jan 31, 2007
Gaylord / Frederic - January 28, 2007
Gaylord Area - January 24, 2007
Jordan Valley today, Jan 24 ---- We headed over to the Jordan Valley. All three of us agreed it was a good day on the trail. A few spots that were rough - mostly over east as we got over to Alba. The first few miles as we entered in the south side of the Jordan Valley was extremely rough with deep holes to jar your bones. Once we got into it the trail smoothed out to give us a pretty ride through the woods and river scenery. Jordan Valley is pretty any season of the year.
Gaylord Area - January 24, 2007
Jordan Valley today, Jan 24
Gaylord / Frederic - January 20, 2007
Friday Jan 19 -- Snow all day today gave us about 5-6 inches and the forecast is for that much tonight.
Gaylord - January 16, 2007
We spent the afternoon out on the trail. Headed out after lunchtime to Starvation Lake where we stopped for a bite to eat. Then onto Lakes of the North and home. We both agree it was a good ride. -- The Blue Bear had been groomed and was alot of fun. There were a few rough spots here and there, but like I said it was a good ride. The roughest spots were right out here along Old 27, Trail 7. -- We have about 6 inches of snow....a trail base of a few inches. Just exactly how do you measure the base? .. its just a guesstimate. There was no spot where we rode today that there wasn't snow or a base.
Gaylord - January 16, 2007
Gaylord - January 16, 2007
Gaylord - January 9, 2007
On trail 4 today, Jan 9 --- We picked up my sled this afternoon and spent two hours out riding. What a blast! Trails still haven't been groomed so there isn't much of a real base, but the trails are completely snow covered.
Gaylord / Frederic - December 7, 2006
Winter arrived in the Gaylord area shortly after 9 am last Friday. This is the first time winter came while I was having coffee with the boys. The streets were bare when I went into the Sugar Bowl and an hour later we had 2-3 inches and the snow plows were out. It came that Fast.
Gaylord - December 1, 2006
6 inches and still snowing... Snow is coming and the Trails Offically open Today... Weather Gods are helping and the Trails may have enough snow by late tonight. Temp have been below 32 for a few days and the ground is hard.
Gaylord - December 1, 2006
6 inches and still snowing... Snow is coming and the Trails Offically open Today... Weather Gods are helping and the Trails may have enough snow by late tonight. Temp have been below 32 for a few days and the ground is hard.
Gaylord - December 1, 2006
The snow is falling and accumulating on the ground in Gaylord! Best of all, there is snow in the forecast! Mike is excited. Lets hope for a snow filled seasons with miles of smooth trails! Let the Season Begin.
Waters / Gaylord - December 1, 2006
Snow is here... over 6 inches on the ground in Gaylord and still snowing.
Otsego Club - October 12, 2006
Otsego Club - October 12, 2006
Otsego Club - October 12, 2006
Signature - Rick Smith - Treetops -- September 14, 2006
I personally think Rick had a lot of help with The Signature because the Good Lord gave him a great chunk of land to work with and Mother Nature did her work to put unsurpassed beauty to that land. Rick just had to figure out how to get golf holes to work with the land and still keep the beauty. In this he did a wonderful job. The Signature - Rick Smith Review - Treetops Resort Website
Signature - Rick Smith - Treetops -- September 14, 2006
If you love the solitude and beauty of nature, want a little challenge to your game and putting skills you will have to go a long way to find a better course that puts this all in one package. The Signature - Rick Smith Review - Treetops Resort Website
Signature - Rick Smith - Treetops -- September 14, 2006
When you are standing on the tees the fairways give you the impression you can't miss them but, chances are it won't take long to get back to reality. A lot of the fairways are down or up a small valley and a shot a little off line has a good chance to get kicked back to the fairway. Those that don't make it back to the fairway will give you a whole new set of problems. The Signature - Rick Smith Review - Treetops Resort Website
Signature - Rick Smith - Treetops -- September 14, 2006
This course is sloped at 123 from the whites and 140 from the black so that should tell you it is not and easy course. It's challenging but it's also one you will want to play again. The Signature - Rick Smith Review - Treetops Resort Website
The Tribute at the Otsego Club - July 10, 2006
The Tribute is another great addition, added in 2002, to the Gaylord Golf Mecca. This course is built on some of the most scenic land the Sturgeon valley has to offer. You will have views overlooking vast hardwood hills and valleys. The Tribute - Review - The Otsego Club - Website
The Tribute at the Otsego Club - July 10, 2006
The natural beauty of the land this course is built on is what Northern Michigan is all about. -- The Tribute - Review - The Otsego Club - Website
The Tribute at the Otsego Club - July 10, 2006
Most of the fairways of the Tribute are tree lined with large hardwoods and great views. This is a course you will want to bring your camera along with you. -- The Tribute - Review - The Otsego Club - Website
The Tribute at the Otsego Club - July 10, 2006
The par fours are a nice mixture of views and challenges. Some play uphill, some downhill. You will face doglegs, marshes, ravines and deep grass. Trees in most cases are not a problem because of the wide fairways. Deep ravines could be. -- The Tribute - Review - The Otsego Club - Website
The Tribute at Otsego Club - July 10, 2006
All in all The Tribute is a fun, challenging course with scenic views you will not find on many courses. Just choose the right tees, bring an extra ball or two and above all just enjoy the scenery you will get on almost every hole.
-- The Tribute - Review - The Otsego Club - Website
The Natural - June 5, 2006
The Natural is not a "Grip it and rip it" course you find so often these days. This is a course you had better be thinking about club selection. The Natural makes you use your head and skill more so than just your driver and irons. The Natural - Review - The Natural - Website
The Natural - June 5, 2006
Jerry Matthews designed this course in the rolling hills and wetlands that surround Otsego Lake and they named it The Natural for a very good reason. Your odds of seeing a deer may be better than seeing a "birdie" here. The Natural - Review - The Natural - Website
The Natural - June 5, 2006
The fairways on this course are not all that narrower than those you will find on most courses, it's just that you either have fairway or woods. Of course you have strategically placed sand traps to grab the off line shot. All these nagging little problems and yet you still marvel at the beauty of each hole. The Natural - Review - The Natural - Website
The Natural - June 5, 2006
Yes, there are holes you can pull out the driver and let it rip, but choose your spot and be accurate. More often, a shorter more controllable club will save you a ball or two. The Natural - Review - The Natural - Website
Gaylord Morels - May 6, 2006
These mushrooms were found this afternoon south of Gaylord (along C.R. 38) by Tom and Barbie (from Fremont, IN) --- a combination of greys, blacks and yellows.
May Morels - May 2, 2006
Morels are being found. The blacks are actually slowing down and yellows are being picked. Over this last weekend the yellows that were found were small yet, but our son picked 84 good sized yellow morels last night. YUM.
It is still incredibly dry. We haven't had a decent soaking rain in some time. When the rainfall finds us, it should really bring the mushrooms up in full force.
The trees are bursing out in bloom and green, tulips and daffodils coloring the green lawns. Its a great time to come up north and enjoy mushroom hunting, hiking thru the woods and pre season rates at the golf courses.
Our preseason rates still include breakfast with your room. We hope to see you soon
Gaylord - Waters - February 2006
Playing in the snow around Waters
Gaylord - Waters - February 2006
Playing in the snow around Waters
Gaylord - February 21, 2006
We got a chance to get in a short ride over to Lakes of the North with The Webbs from Ohio.This picture was taken Feb 21 along Trail 4 just coming off the Mancelona Roller Coaster.
Gaylord - February 21, 2006
Here's an example of why not to get off the trail!
Gaylord - February 21, 2006
Here's an example of why not to get off the trail!
Gaylord / Frederic - February 17, 2006
2/17/06 I had to blow the driveway twice yesterday with about 6 inches each time. Anyone that wants more snow is nuts.
2/16/06
The snow machine keeps pumping out the snow. Now is the time to put the sleds on the trails. More snow in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow (thursday) with 6-8 inches expected.
Gaylord Area - February 4, 2006
Picture taken by Bob Boldman/Ohio staying with us at Ray's Retreat this weekend.
Gaylord Area - February 4, 2006
Picture taken by Bob Boldman/Ohio staying with us at Ray's Retreat this weekend.
Gaylord Area - February 4, 2006
Picture taken by Bob Boldman/Ohio staying with us at Ray's Retreat this weekend.
Gaylord - February 4, 2006
Conditions near Gaylord between 10 am and 11 am. Warmer temps in the afternoon have made the trails sloppier. However cold temperatures are setting in on Saturday night and some snow is in the forecast.
Gaylord - February 4, 2006
Conditions near Gaylord between 10 am and 11 am.
Gaylord - February 4, 2006
Conditions near Gaylord between 10 am and 11 am.
Gaylord - February 4, 2006
Conditions near Gaylord between 10 am and 11 am.
Gaylord - January 21, 2006
A great weekend for snowmobiling in Gaylord.
Gaylord / Frederic - January 21, 2006
We picked up around 6 inches or so on Friday night and that brings the total up to around a foot. A 40 percent chance of snow mid-week should set things up for some good riding.
Gaylord / Frederic - January 21, 2006
I think you can see why I like living where I do. No ice on the river tells you it has been warm, but a good 6 inches of snow last night gives us around a foot. Sure glad I got back from warm and sunny Flordia in time to take this shot. Pulling your leg a little there!!!! --- Ken
Gaylord - January 21, 2006
Took this picture early this morning after last nights fresh snowfall .. this is trail 7 along Old 27 South.
Gaylord - January 18, 2006
After a day of freezing rain yesterday the snow started in late yesterday afternoon. Then let up overnight to start in again this morning. It snowed all day today and the trails are covered. There is a good solid frozen base with several inches of heavy wet snow on them.
Gaylord / Frederic - December 28
Hi Folks, -- Mother Nature has did a job on the snow on the table and on the trail's as well. The trails are now snert, dirt and ice. A real disappointment from the start we had. Oh well, we all know you can't fight Mother Nature. We need snow to get back to our winter sports.
Precision Motor Sports and Marine
We recommend Dean down at Precision Motor Sports and Marine if you have any need for repairs or tune up of your sleds. Located just off Old 27 a short distance between Waters and Frederic. He's done us good any time we have a problem or question regarding our sleds. His telephone number: 989-731-5050
Gaylord - December 18, 2005
We enjoyed a 50-mile trip this afternoon. We headed south from our place on Trail 7. Overall, I would rate the trip a 5 (out of ten, with ten being the best) There were many areas that were much better than that ive rating and several that were much worse! There's plenty of snow for riding and as the trails continue to be groomed they should be improving. Take advantage of riding during the week when the trails aren't as busy and you can also take advantage of our mid week discount (Monday thru Thursday).
Gaylord / Waters - December 15, 2005
We did pick a couple inches over night and snow in the forecast the next couple of days. The trails are rideable,
Gaylord / Frederic - December 15, 2005
A couple inches overnight and around 7 inches on the ground. The trails are rideable but not in the best of condition yet. Of course they will be worse the closer you get to town's. Lots of riding can be done, just don't expect to much of the trails and you can have a good time.
Gaylord / Frederic - January 22
Table Cam -- The front seat shows the 5-6 inches we picked up Wed. night
Gaylord - January 20
It's a winter wonderland. Plenty of snow for all your snowsport activities.
Gaylord - January 20
Weather continues to bring great snowmobiliing conditions to the Gaylord area. Trails are still in great condition.
Gaylord - January 2004
Gaylord Snowmobiling is great. The snow is unbelievable. We've been getting snow daily. The trees are weighed down with snow. The trails are in perfect condition.
Gaylord - January
Gaylord / Frederic - January 17
Table Cam -- Snow on the seat is what we got by noon today (Saturday) in about 4 or 5 hours.
Gaylord / Frederic - January 15
Table Cam -- The seat on the right is snow we picked up
since Sunday.
Gaylord - Frederic - January 14
Table cam -- By noon on Wed. Snow has covered the 8 inch bottle.
Gaylord / Frederic - January 12
Table Cam -- By Monday the 12th we had picked up around 5 inches of fresh snow.
Manistee River - January 4
A couple of cold nights and the ice is doing it's best to take over the river by Wednesday. 1/7/04
Gaylord / Frederic - January 6
Table cam - Around 4-5 inches Monday and more on the way.
Gaylord / Frederic - January 5
Table cam --- Winter is coming back with 1 inch Sunday night -- More in the forecast.
Gaylord / Frederic - January 3
Table Cam -- Sad, sad, sad!
Gaylord / Frederic - December 30
Table cam. A little snow on Tuesday.
Gaylord / Frederic - December 29
A sad sight! Sad to see and not much in the near furture.
Gaylord / Frederic - December 25
Table Cam - Christmas day finds 2-3 inches of the fresh stuff.
Frederic - December 21
Swamp 2 parking lot with early season snowmobilers out for a pre-holiday ride. More snow in the forecast for Tuesday.
Gaylord / Frederic - December 19
First photo of the season. About 5 inches to start the season.
Gaylord Fall Color - October 9, 2003
A fiery bush and a blazing color in the trees.
Fall Color - Gaylord - October 9, 2003
Trees are coming alive with color on the west shore of Otsego Lake. There should be very good color in the woods for the next couple of weeks.
Gaylord / Frederic - December 3
12/3/05It just keeps on coming, we are pushing a foot of fresh snow over the last couple of days. Still no news on the groomers.12/02/06 We picked up aroud 6 inches overnight with more in the forecast. I doubt if the groomers will be out yet but it is a good start. It looks like cold weather and snow is here to stay.
Gaylord / Waters - December 2
Still need more snow before the grooming can start, but if the weatherman is right there should be a lot more snow over the next several days.
Gaylord - Frederic - December 2
We picked up around 5 inches of fresh snow Thursday night with more expected Friday. I doubt if it's enough for the groomers to get out just yet but it is a good start. -- Ken
Gaylord Area - October 3, 2005
It's starting to get pretty! ... I took this picture on a dirt road between Waters and Grayling on Monday, October 3, 2005.
Ray's Retreat Country Inn - September 12
The tree tops are starting to brighten with orange and red. We've noticed especially along CR 612, and some along Mancelona Road. Mike has been busy with remodeling. You're going to notice a new look in the lobby if you haven't been here for awhile. He's also putting fresh paint on the outside. That's been an on-going project with just one side left to go
The Dream - June 1, 2005
The Dream - June 1, 2005
The Dream - June 1, 2005
The Dream - June 1, 2005
More Morels - May 25, 2005
Cecil Gayhart of Bowling Green, Indiana returned to Ray's Retreat Country Inn Wednesday evening with this nice bunch of yellows and whites.
One Big Morel - Gaylord, May 22, 2005
This large mushroom was found by our daughter-in-law Angela Ohara-Ray this past weekend - May 21 - 22.
Morel Harvest - May 14, 2005
These mushrooms were found today, May 14th in our area by our guests The Petersons from Kentwood, MI. They were glad they came and stayed at Ray's Retreat Country Inn.
Gaylord / Frederic - March 15
The eagle takes a bath just like any bird does in a bird bath. They just do it in a river.
Gaylord / Frederic - March 15
Jordan Valley - March 15
There is still snow. We had a great ride on the Jordan Valley Trails.
Jordan Valley - March 15
There is still snow. We had a great ride on the Jordan Valley Trails.
Jordan Valley - March 15
There is still snow. We had a great ride on the Jordan Valley Trails.
Ray's Retreat in Gaylord
Bob Tressler enjoying the February Winter Sunshine.
Gaylord / Frederic - March 9
Table Cam -- Still lots of snow on the ground but the top of the table is
more like what you will find on the trails.
Gaylord - February 25
Kevin/Kevin from Indiana and Taylor taken Feb 25 enjoying the late Feb snowfall and great trails at Ray's Retreat Country Inn.
Gaylord / Frederic - February 25
Taken before daylight Fri. and the flash also shows the snow coming down. Friday Morning update. -- We picked up around 6 inches of powder in the last 36 hours. Light snow still coming down.
Gaylord / Frederic - February 21
Table Cam -- Snow all day Sunday Feb 20th should give us at least one more weekend.
Gaylord / Frederic - February 19
If you can't golf, snowmobile, ski or surf -------- well why not? These canoes were loaded with camping gear.
Gaylord / Frederic - February 1
Manistee River -- A couple of warm days and our river came back to us.
Gaylord / Frederic - January 27
Manistee River Frozen Over -- I experienced two firsts today. My first time to see 31 degrees below 0, and the first time I saw the river freeze over. I guess I will have to wait awhile before I take a little dip in the river. -- Ken Ducker
Gaylord / Frederic - January 26
Table Cam -- Around a foot of snow on the ground and the trails are in good shape.---------------- Jan. 26.
Gaylord - January 16
Bob Boldman and Bob Tressler and friends (from Ohio) returning from a great ride on the Gaylord Trails.. Jan 16, 2005
Gaylord - January 10
We don't have alot of snow, but the six-eight inches we got last Thursday has made the trails ridable. And not just rideable, but a good ride in the Gaylord area. A few rough spots, alot of more smooth spots.
Gaylord - January 10
Gaylord - Frederic - January 7
Table Cam -- Snow on Thur. 6 is making the table look a lot better.
Gaylord / Waters - January 6
Latest snow piles up at the Waters Inn webcam. SNOW REPORT - 1/6/05 - Latest Snow: Approximately 3" - 5" of snow on the ground. Expecting 2" - 4" of additional accumulation tonite. Snow showers in our forecast. It looks like we're going to get back on track with the winter season.
Gaylord / Frederic - December 31
Table Cam -- Sadly this is what the table looks like the last day of 2004. Lets hope for a -- Happy New Year!
Gaylord - December 28
Snowmobilers ready to head out on the trail from Ray's Retreat. (Photo Taken Dec 28, 2004)
Gaylord / Frederic - December 26
TABLE CAM --- Well over a foot on the table. The snow on the front seat is what we have gotten since the last picture. About 3 inches.
Gaylord / Frederic - December 21
Six inches of snow Monday 20th gives us around a foot on the table and the trails. Happy Holidays!!!
Gaylord - December 16
We went riding on Trail 4 on Thur Dec. 16 for 2 1/2 hours. Trails hadn't been groomed but it was still great riding. More snow in the forecast... it will only get better. -- -- -- --
Gaylord - December 16
Gaylord / Frederic - December 15
Seven inches of snow on the table Dec. 15.
Gaylord - December 12
This picture was taken about noon Sunday Dec. 12. The snow had started that morning. Snowmobiles were out on the trail later Sunday evening.
Gaylord / Frederic - December 13
Table Cam: Sundays snow put about five inches on the table.
Gaylord - October 10, 2004
Gaylord isn't at peak... yet -- but almost! Country Road 612 from Frederick to Kalkaska is all ablaze in goldens, reds and oranges. A great drive.
Gaylord - October 10, 2004
Gaylord - October 10, 2004
Gaylord Area - Sept. 12, 2004
Signs of things to come from the Waters Inn, The Peaceful Alternative. This picture was taken today on Mancelona Road (C-38) just west of the National Weather Station. Fall colors will peak in the Gaylord area in early October, so make your reservations today, call 1-800-557-2425.
Gaylord Area Fall Photos
The weather is great in Gaylord and the fall colors will be bursting out soon. The colors start peaking in late September and the color stays in the northern woods into late October.
Gaylord Area Fall Photos
Enjoy the brilliant colors of fall in Gaylord.
Gaylord Area Fall Photos
Enjoy the brilliant colors of fall in Gaylord.
Gaylord Area Fall Photos
Enjoy the brilliant colors of fall in Gaylord this autumn.
The Waters Inn
Just off I-75 at Exit 270 on Old US-27, the Waters Inn is The Peaceful Alternative, with access to everything the Gaylord area has to offer, without the traffic, noise and neon. On the snowmobile trail, and a nine iron from dozens of lakes and golf courses. Lodging for those who would prefer to enjoy everything the Gaylord area has to offer, without the noise, the big box stores and the traffic jam's, just 8 miles south of Gaylord.
Springtime in Gaylord
A blue heron on the Manistee River.
Springtime in Gaylord
A happy red squirrel plotting nutty schemes.
Springtime In Gaylord
Ducker spies a duck.
Morel Mushroom Season Is Almost Here!
For The Latest Finds Check Out the Gaylord Morel Message Board
Gaylord / Frederic - February 27
Gaylord / Frederic - February 25
A visitor to the picnic table cam. It seem's like every one likes the beer bottle!
Gaylord / Frederic - February 24
Manistee River - I, like every one else get's a little sick of winter but then you wake up and get a view like this and it makes you feel a little sorry for the people that never get to see a view like this.
Gaylord / Frederic - February 21
Table Cam - Too much snow is giving the table a slight problem.
Manistee River - February 11
Manistee River - Is this why they call them picture window's?
Gaylord / Frederic - February 11
Table Cam - I may have to reinforce this table if this keeps up!
Gaylord / Frederic - February 6
Table Cam -- The snow just keeps on coming!!! The seat shows around 5 inches Friday night. Gaylord gets the most snow for January in its recorded history.
Hartwick Pines - January 25
Picnic tables in Hartwick Pines State Park. Picnic tables mating???? Do you suppose that is where snow comes from?
Gaylord / Frederic - February 2
Table Cam -- I had to blow the snow away from the seat so you can see it. Four or five inches of real fluffy snow Friday night.
Gaylord / Frederic - January 29
Table Cam - The snow blower will now be needed if you are to see the seat on the table.
Manistee River - January 25
Gaggles the goose. - December 24
Gaggles seems to have appointed me his personal chef.
Gaylord / Frederic - December 21
Well, it's a start. We got about 2 inches of snow yesterday. Snow is in the forecast for the next five days so hopefully we'll be able to get some of that white stuff on the trails and get the groomers out.
Merry Christmas!
Although not very merry when it comes to snow.
Some visitors
In the middle of last week all that was on the trails were 4x4's
Gaylord / Frederic - March 12
Spring may not be far away, but you can see we still have plenty of snow. Snow is taking a little beating but still a foot on the ground.
Gaylord / Frederic - February 26
Trail west of the Manistee river. Once you get away from towns you can find OK trails.
Gaylord / Frederic - February 26
Deward area. - The trails are still holding up.
Gaylord / Frederic - February 26
Table cam - Still a foot of snow on the ground but the sunny side is taking a beating.
Gaylord / Frederic - February 21
Warmer than expected temperatures yesterday (near 50} and it did not get cold last night have put the trails in questionable condition. I went to West Branch yesterday and the heavily used trails around Grayling were in very bad shape. Trails in the woods should hold up but will be soft. Temperatures are to be warm today, Friday, then getting cold tonight. If it does it will save the trails but I and not sure it will save the weekend. Most trails are still snow covered but heavy traffic will turn them to slush. If you come up expect spring like conditions at least until Sat. and with out snow it might be icy. Snow dance is now needed.
Gaylord / Frederic - February 20
Main trail Gaylord to Federic - Just north of Frederic, the rest of the trail north looks even better.
Gaylord / Frederic - February 20
Table Cam -- Still lots of snow left after a warm week. Temps were pushing the 30's.
Gaylord / Frederic - February 13
Picnic Table Cam -- Four inches of fresh snow on the seat in the last two days. Much more snow and the seat will be out of sight.
River View - February 13
Looking out my sliding doors at the river and the table on my deck, or what is left of it. Picnic anyone?
Gaylord / Frederic Trails - February 11
Trail in the Deward area. All trails are rated excellent in the area.
Bird House
A little shoveling could be in order for this home owner.
Trail Photo
Main trail between Gaylord and Frederic Thursday the 19th.
Gaylord / Frederic - February 11
Table Cam - I finally found another bottle since the other one disappeared.
Gaylord / Frederic - February 5
Starvation Lake area trail Wed. afternoon. Snow for the week - We had a blizzard Monday that left 4-5 inches of new snow. Last weekends thaw may have done the trails more good than harm by making them a little firmer. The trails here are in good shape.
Gaylord / Frederic - February 5
Picnic Table Cam
Gaylord / Frederic - January 30
The famous picnic table. It show's us a good 14 inches of snow and about 2 inches since Sunday. Will this weekends warm up bring the missing Michelob bottle back into view. Let's hope not.
Part of trail #4 - January 30
This part of the trail could not get any better. Give the groomers a lot of credit getting the trails in shape for the weekend.
Main trail south of Waters - January 30
Going into the weekend the trail looks very good. There are a few sleds showing up on Thursday to get a jump on the crowd.
Gaylord / Frederic - January 26
The ever popular world famous Picnic Table. The seat is the snow we picked up between noon Sat
and noon Sun.
Side trail South and west of Waters - January 25
Get off the main trail and the side trail are a little better.
Frederic - January 25
Lot's of sleds head into the swamp.
Gaylord to Federic - January 25
Late Sat. afternoon. A little brown and a little rough, lots of traffic but no dirt.
Gaylord / Frederic - January 25
Table cam - A good 12 inches on the table and 2 1/2 inches of fresh snow on the seat in the last 2 days. 1/25/03
Side trail - January 22
After you get off the main trail the side trails hold up
fairly well.
Main trail along Old 27 south of Waters - January 22
The groomers have done a good job of getting this trail
back in shape after last weeks pounding. I saw the groomer
on it twice yesterday.
Gaylord / Frederic - January 22
Table cam - Front seat is the snow we picked up over the last two or three days.
Gaylord - Frederic -- December 19
The green part of the table is about 2" thick. The seat of the table is the amount of snow since the last picture. -- Ken
Manistee river - January 22
10 below last night and we are running out of river.
Front porch table
River side in the sun.
Gaylord / Frederic - January 21
Picnic table on 1/21 - I got back late but the snow on the right seat is since Sunday
A good week end
Still lots of sleds in Fredric on Sunday after noon.
Further West of Federic - January 16
Part of trail 679 North and West of Federic. Snow and more snow. I can say that this is the best snow we have had in quite awhile. Including all last year. It just keeps snowing. I have a good foot here at the river, a lot of area's around here have more. I would say you can find good snow from Vanderbuilt to Higgens Lake as long as you stay west of I-75.
West of Federic - January 16
Part of trail #79 5 miles west of Federic
Main Trail S. of Gaylord - January 16
The main trail between Waters and Federic on 1/16 around noon.
River side table - January 15
This taken 1/15/03. This is the table on the river side of my house, it gets late afternoon sun. The light line you can see in the snow on the right seat is the first 6" we got now scrunched down to about 1 1/2 inches.
Gaylord / Frederic - January 14
Picnic Table Cam. The front seat of the table is snow we got the last 3 days
Main Trail S. of Waters - January 13
Groomer are doing its thing. I took this shot just south of Water's on the main trail. There should be good riding if we get any of the forecast snow. - Ken
Main Trail S. of Gaylord - January 13
Main trail leaving south out of Gaylord. Since every sled has to use this trail if your going south, it's not bad considering we just got back into winter weather.
Gaylord / Frederic - January 11
Table Cam - Total snow for the last two days is around six inches. The front seat of the table is overnight snow.
Manistee River - January 11
A little cold weather brings back the ice and snow to the river.
Gaylord to Frederic trail - January 10
This was taken about 2pm Friday and you can add another 3 inches of overnight snow to it. You can see it doesn't take long for someone to get out riding.
Gaylord / Frederic - January 10
Table cam on 1/10/03 - Three inches + and still snowing. Winter is back and we can only hope it sticks around awhile this time. Over night we picked up over three inches and at times now it is snowing hard and then nothing and back to hard. Over the next few days the forecast is for snow. If we get what is called for just maybe we can get into winter sports.
Gaggles
A cripple goose is trying to make it through the winter in the north.
Gaylord / Frederic - January 6
Picnic table on 1/6/03. Winter returns.........A little. An inch, wow!
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