Gaylord: Michigan's top 'all outdoors' fall destination (Aug. 22-23, 2026)

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcastEpisode 766Aug. 22-23, 2026On this weekend’s show we learn why Gaylord is a perfect fall destination.In addition to great fall color tours, you will learn about the Pigeon River Country State Forest, home to 120,000 acres of Northern Michigan wilderness, six lakes, three rivers, horse trails and camps, 60 miles of biking and some 1,200 elk and special exhibits and classes at the Pigeon River Discovery Center. In fact, they have a mushroom hunting class on Sept. 13, which makes Amy happy as a former Mushroom Hunters junior club member, and a nature photography class on Oct. 17.Tune in to learn more about the new Elk Viewing Area maintained by the city where you can see the elk up close and personal.We check in with our friends at Jay's Sporting Goods to learn about some the newest accessories to make your outdoor adventures even more adventurous.And, and always, our good friends at the Gaylord Tourism Bureau share why Gaylord’s natural beauty make it the perfect "all outdoors" fall destination.Learn more about the Gaylord area at gaylordmichigan.net.Learn more about Behind the Mitten at amyandgonzo.com.