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Enjoying some ice cream from Downtown Scoops. Photo by Michele Madison.

10 Great Ice Cream Stops in The Sanctuary of the Great Lakes!

Posted on July 10th, 2018
  How do we stay cool in the Sanctuary of the Great Lakes? Beaches and ice cream of course! No matter which beach you bum or trail you travel, we’ve got you covered! Here’s a list of 10 local shops with frozen treats to keep you chill:    
  1. Birch Hill Grocery 8121 E. Grand Lake R

Top Must-See Independence Day Celebrations Around Alpena!

Posted on June 27th, 2017
Alpena is gearing up to celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, one of our most beloved holidays. You’ll find the day jam packed with festivities for the whole family. Don’t miss out on these must-see, must-do events happening this 4th of July in Alpena this year! Li

Wine Down in Alpena for National Wine Day

Posted on May 25th, 2017
Another year has passed and it’s national wine day again! Our Sanctuary of the Great Lakes offers two beautiful wineries serving authentic Michigan wine right here in Alpena. Whether you prefer red, white, dry, or sweet, enjoy your glass (or bottle…we are not judging) at one of these s…

Posen: Home of the Potato Festival

Posted on September 8th, 2016
The 65th Annual Posen Potato Festival starts tomorrow! The village of Posen is located just outside of Alpena, Michigan. This prosperous farming community dates back to 1870 when the first immigrants, (primarily German & Polish), were drawn to northern Michigan, of the United States. Lumbe…

A Taste of Alpena: The Wagon Wheel

Posted on June 9th, 2016
Located on the corner of highway US 23 S. and Nicholson Hill Road, The legendary Wagon Wheel Bar has long been serving the village of Ossineke. Recently renovated by it’s new owners, Alpena natives Chef Ben Sylvester and his wife Michelle are keeping this American roadhouse alive! Chef Ben at…

You Might Love Alpena If…

Posted on March 8th, 2016
…you love snorkeling and diving the shipwrecks of  Thunder Bay in the waters of Lake Huron, unsalted and shark-free! …you love ripping through the trails of Chippewa Hills Pathway on your mountain bike; hills and thrills for 6.6 miles! …you love sinking your teeth into a red ripe, locally grown, str…

Push ‘Em Up Tony

Posted on February 24th, 2016
We thought we’d feature the legendary Tony Harrison  to coincide with our recent Alpena: Sancutary of the Great Lakes’ Gourmet Bucket List. Have you ever heard of “Tony Burgers” in Alpena? Well they are in honor of “Push ‘Em Up Tony”, who had a small re…

Alpena’s Gourmet Burger Bucket List

Posted on February 17th, 2016
We’ve compiled a list of 10 famous, or soon-to-be-famous, burgers from local restaurants offering the best quality beef made with the freshest ingredients around. These features will be sure to satisfy your burger cravings…but you don’t have to take our word for it. Try it yourself! (Menus subjec

Be Mine, Alpena: Top 6 Valentine’s Day Hot Spots

Posted on February 10th, 2016
With Valentine’s Day upon us, it is time to start thinking about what to do with your special someone. Rekindle the flame with your sweetie at one or more of these Alpena hot spots this weekend!  
  1. Romantic Rockport State Recreation Area– Put on your snowshoes and pack a picnic. Snowshoe th

Cultivating Thankfulness: Escaping the Perils of Stress

Posted on November 23rd, 2015
How can we reflect on being thankful this Thanksgiving season when things are so darn busy and stressful? Shopping lists, preparing for winter, less sunlight, and all the things we are missing about summer or all the things we have put off until now are ganging up on us and dragging down our happiness l…