There truly is no place like home. But when home is far away, the  Alpine Lodge is a comfortably impressive substitute. Located in Gaylord, the Alpine Village, the Alpine Lodge is within minutes of all the best Northern Michigan has to offer -sprawling forests teeming with wildlife, challenging slopes for the avid skier, and a multitude of clear lakes and streams for swimming, boating or fishing.

The 24 beautifully sculpted courses in the area invite both beginning and seasoned golfers to their fairways, and the staff at the Best Western Alpine Lodge is poised to create a personalized golf package with your budget and style in mind. We'll also put you in touch with quaint little specialty shops, as well as sprawling franchise stores.

Whatever your needs and desires, we'll do our best to accommodate. Hotel amenities include an atrium with swimming pool, sauna and whirlpool, full-service restaurant and lounge, game areas and lounge areas, and a smiling staff standing ready to welcome you with hometown hospitality.

We know there's no place like home, but when home is far away, choose the Alpine Lodge.

The Natural Golf Course:

The Natural is an outstanding addition to the Gaylord Golf Mecca. Designed by legendary golf architect Jerry Matthews, it is one of northern Michigan's most admired golf courses. Opened in 1992, this outstanding 18-hole championship golf course has been touted by golf professionals and novices alike for its challenging and visually exciting layout that is accented with outstanding north-woods scenery and complemented by exceptional getaway packages.

The Natural offers great play for both the weekend and scratch golfers. The course is designed so golfers of different levels of ability can enjoy an exciting challenge amidst beautiful stands of oak, maple, birch, and pine. We are sure you will enjoy your golfing experience again and again.

www.thenaturalgolf.com

Black Bear - Michigan's Only 19-Hole Golf Course

Yes, 19! At Black Bear, you never have to wish you could start over when you get free par 3 “warm–up” "Practice" hole prior to playing number 1. The remaining 18 championship holes are not long in length but offer some of the most diversified golfing terrain in the state. A distinctive assortment of Scottish links style holes with traditional tree-lined Northern Michigan holes will inspire you to mark your calendars for your next golf vacation.

“People's Choice Award Winner,” and is a Golf Digest 4-Star recipient.

www.golfblackbear.net