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Call it the most perfect of storms: Sweet lake-effect snow and a higher-than-usual elevation put Gaylord right in the heart of a tiny, perfect snowbelt, gaining 20 to 30 more inches annually than surrounding spots even a few miles away. Longer-lingering snow means great conditions for snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. If winter is your jam, this region definitely warrants a road trip. Some highlights?
Seek solace and snow along the Old Growth Forest Trail at Hartwick Pines State Park near Grayling, where you’ll be awed by white pines that are centuries old. The towering trees reach heights of over 160 feet, and trails here are just right for snowshoeing and winter hiking. The lantern-lit snowshoe hikes, held on select dates throughout the season, are especially gorgeous.
