Northern Lights Arena
Northern Lights Arena is the only facility in Northeast Michigan to provides two first class, official NHL sized ice rinks within one building.
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Where to Chase the Northern Lights in Alpena, MI
It’s happening! The Aurora Borealis, a.k.a the Northern Lights, is predicted to make an appearance in the Alpena area and you are scrambling to pack up your gear and get to the best spot, save this for later! The best spots to view the Northern Lights will always be in areas will low levels of […]
Coming Soon! Catch the Northern Lights Over Alpena
This Labor Day weekend is forecast to bring the northern lights over Alpena! This special phenomenon is known as the Aurora Borealis and is more commonly referred to as the “northern lights”. Typically seen throughout Canada and Alaska, the Aurora Borealis will be able to be seen as far south as the Upper Peninsula and […]
The Ice Is Nice at Northern Lights Arena!
Did you know that the oldest pair of skates found to date are from around 3000 B.C. and were discovered at the bottom of a lake in Switzerland? Thousands of years of skating has brought us a beautiful establishment right here in Alpena. Northern Lights Arena was built in 2003 due to dedicated community efforts […]
Catch the Aurora Borealis Season in Alpena, Michigan
Here in the U.S. the best time to see the Aurora Borealis, a.k.a the Northern Lights, is during the cold season from September through April with September/March being the best months due to the equinox. Don’t miss out on this dazzling light show and get up here to Alpena this March! Where to see the […]
Thunder Bay Knockerball
ThunderBay Knockerball at Northern Lights Arena.
NEST – Northeast Michigan State Trail
The NEST is a Michigan-DNR multi-use rail-trail that runs 70 miles from Alpena to Cheboygan.
Top 10 Experiences
1. Fishing: Whether you’re taking the kids out to [...]
Family Fun
Explore a one-of-a kind play fort with totem poles [...]
Winter Fun
Snowshoe: People of all ages and levels of ability [...]
420 N. 2nd Ave. Alpena, MI 49707
989-340-2288 