Alpena CVB Fresh Takes Video Contest

Posted on July 31st, 2020

Submit your Alpena adventure footage and enter to win some cash! Open call for entries to the Fifth Annual Fresh Takes Video Contest, sponsored by the Alpena Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Put your Alpena area adventure video footage from 2021 together and submit a 30-second to 2-minute vi…

Remembering the Legends of “The Lau”

Posted on July 23rd, 2020

Our community is absolutely devastated by the tragic fire that occurred at John A. Lau’s Saloon on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. The 134-year-old building was rich in history and memories. John A. Lau Saloon, (also known as “The Lau”) was one of the oldest buildings of historic downtown Alpena. K…

North Bay Trail at New Presque Isle Lighthouse.

How to Make the Most Out of a Day Trip to Presque Isle County

Posted on July 14th, 2020

Looking for a day trip idea? Take an adventure north of Alpena to Presque Isle County, where lakes and trails await you. Sometimes you need to get away from all the hustle and bustle of city life and escape to a place that is surrounded by nature. Rejuvenate by taking a stroll through the woods, inhaling …

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 w…

4th of July Events for the Alpena Area

Posted on July 2nd, 2020

While the continuing pandemic of Covid-19 has canceled the majority of the Alpena area 4th of July events, there are still a few that are scheduled to happen as planned.

Friday, July 3rd – Fireworks over Long Lake at dusk
Saturday, July 4th – Alpena’s fireworks over Lake Huron a

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