John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of MLive and Behind the Mitten spend some time in Gaylord, Michigan to explore all the fun things you can do in the winter time.

Segment 1:
John and Amy talk to Mr. Gaylord himself, Paul Beachnau, head of the Gaylord Tourism Bureau. Paul talks about all the outdoor activities in the area. (He also jokes with John and Amy about his favorite beer, Perrin Brewery's Blackberry IPA.)

Segment 2 (Listen at 10:00):
John and Amy stop at Snowbelt Brewing Co. in Gaylord. The downtown brewery opened Aug. 20, 2016. It is owned by Nate and Angelina Muellenberg. They operate on a 5-barrel system and offer about 8 beers on tap. They make "good tasting beers with a wide range of styles," Nate said. Beer of the Week is the "My Chest Hurt IPA," which comes in a little heavy at 7.9% ABV.
More info at https://www.facebook.com/snowbeltbrewingco/

Segment 3 (Listen at 19:00):
John and Amy learn more about Gaylord from Mayor John Jenkins.

Segment 4 (Listen at 28:35):
John and Amy talk to Paul Beachnau about some winter events, including:
*Free Ski Weekend (Dec. 16-18, 2016)
*AlpenFrost (Feb. 5-6, 2017)
*Michigan Snowmobile Festival (Feb. 24-25, 2017)
More on Gaylord Events at http://www.gaylordmichigan.net/

John and Amy also talk to Sandy Mattingly of Pine Cone Accommodations about vacation rentals for all seasons. She can book small or large groups.
How to book your vacations at Pine Cone at http://www.pineconevacations.com/

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