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Road to Chippewa Hills Pathway by Steve Jakubcin

15 Things We Are Thankful For in Alpena, Sanctuary of the Great Lakes

Posted on November 23rd, 2022
With Thanksgiving approaching on Thursday, this is the perfect time to reflect on our lives over the past year and be grateful for what we have, what obstacles we have overcome, and for what the future may bring us.  This Thanksgiving we wanted to share everything we are grateful for that Alpena has to…
Ice Fishing on Fletcher Pond. Photo by Fletcher's Landing Resort

A Fisherman’s Paradise on Fletcher Pond

Posted on February 2nd, 2022
Looking for a nice spot to ice fish this month? Fletcher Pond in Hillman is a premier fishing destination for pike, bass, and pan fish here in our corner of Northeast Michigan.  The 4-county Northeast Michigan area is home to more than 100 accessible bodies of water, offering 300,000 acres of open wat…

Alpena’s 47th Annual MI Brown Trout Festival Begins!

Posted on July 15th, 2021
It’s time to try your luck at catching Big Brownie again! The 47th Annual Michigan Brown Trout Festival begins this weekend, Friday July 16th.  Get in on the fishing action by joining one or more of the tournaments below:   2021 Tournaments 4th Annual Brown Trout TournamentJuly

Fishing, Food, and Fun is Year-Round at The Parker House

Posted on November 10th, 2020
Lake season is every season if you live in northern Michigan! The Parker House on Long Lake is open year-round to accommodate the summer sun worshippers, the winter ice fishers, and everyone in between for the spring and autumn seasons. If you haven’t been to The Parker House for some time, you’re i…
Two fisherman posing with their catch of the day

Bass Fish Like a Pro with Alpena Bass Outfitters

Posted on July 13th, 2020
Alpena, Michigan has a reputation for being one of the best bass fishing hotspots in the nation. Do you want to learn all of the ins of outs of bass fishing Alpena like the pros?  Alpena Bass Outfitters has got you covered! Your northern Michigan smallmouth guide, Connor Gagnon, has been fishing the wa

A Day Disconnected: Discovering Alpena Without Your Smartphone

Posted on March 2nd, 2020
You read the title right. We are suggesting the unimaginable…the unthinkable…the unfathomable act of leaving your phone at home! Or at least in your car. It’s time to discover Alpena, disconnected. Don’t get us wrong, we want you to share your photos and tell all your fri…
Winter Forest Bathing. Photo by Paul Gerow.

10 Ideas For Winter Adventure in Alpena

Posted on January 31st, 2020
The hustle and bustle of the holidays are long over. This is the time when the full effects of a true northern Michigan winter start to wash over us, bringing feelings of cabin fever, seasonal depression, and anxiousness for spring. Try out these ideas to kick those feelings to the curb and make your…
45th Parallel sign

Through the Lens: Alpena’s Summer on the ‘Gram 2019

Posted on August 23rd, 2019
If you follow visit_alpena on Instagram, you can see it’s been a quite a “gram-worthy” summer! As we prep for back-to-school on Monday now is the perfect time to reflect on those sandy summer memories.   Here are just a few of our favorites from our Instagram feed this summer
Adam Zeeman has a blast sledding after a winter snowfall. Photo courtesy, Paul Gerow.

The Ultimate Packing Guide to Winter Adventure in Alpena

Posted on March 7th, 2019
First we brought you “10 Things to Do During an Alpena Winter“, now we are bringing you the ultimate packing guide for a winter adventure here in the Sanctuary of the Great Lakes. Basic clothing needs for any outdoor winter adventure: Layers! Layers! Layers!
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A calm winter morning at Island Park, by Amy Lijewski

10 Things to Do During an Alpena Winter

Posted on February 28th, 2019
The hustle and bustle of the holidays have long been over. This is the time when the full effects of an Alpena winter are washing over us, bringing us feelings of cabin fever, seasonal depression, and an anxiousness for spring. Don’t fall into the doldrums of winter, follow this guide to kic