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Welcome to Northern Soul. I’m Laurel. I document adventures that delight me in the Great Lakes region. I hope they delight you too. Happy exploring.

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 Otsego Resort: A Fun Place Up North to Get Away with Family

Otsego Resort: A Fun Place Up North to Get Away with Family

Last summer, I traveled to Gaylord’s Otsego Resort—a classic summertime retreat 80 years in the making. It opened in 1938 as a ski club in the heart of Michigan’s snowbelt. Historically, the beloved ski resort and golf club has been private. Lucky for us, the family-friendly mecca for good-old-fashioned fun is now open to the public. I took in the resort property and many of the wonderful nearby outdoor adventures and wrote about my experiece for MyNorth. Read the whole article and be inspired to retreat with the your family (or friends!) to the stunning wooded hills of Gaylord, Michigan.

Read the MyNorth piece: Travel to Otsego Resort for a Summer Golf & Outdoor Vacation

Vintage Summer Vacation Dreamland: Hotel Walloon

Vintage Summer Vacation Dreamland: Hotel Walloon