The Great Michigan Scavenger Hunt

Posted on April 28th, 2021

The Alpena Area Convention & Visitors Bureau has partnered up with other CVB’s all across Michigan to bring you The Great Michigan Scavenger Hunt! #MIPowerofTravel The Great Michigan Scavenger Hunt is on! Keep a close eye out for hidden treasures this upcoming week (May 2nd-8th) when y…

Making Waves with Great Lakes Great Responsibility

Posted on April 20th, 2021

Alpena local and environmental community leader, Meag Schwartz, is making waves for a positive and cleaner future. Meag is the creator and founder of Great Lakes Great Responsibility (GLGR), a non-profit organization whose purpose is to empower and educate individuals to take action to protect…

Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse & Saving Station

Posted on April 13th, 2021

Lighthouses are a major part of Alpena’s history with shipping and logging industries, today for #ThrowbackThursday, the spotlight is on Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse. Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse was built in 1832 on Thunder Bay Island, about ten miles east of Alpena, Michigan. Congre…

Austin Brothers Beer Company Cycle Racing team

Spring is Here, Watch for Cyclists!

Posted on April 9th, 2021

Spring is here and you know what that means? Baby animals, sunnier days, and cyclists! Many motorists on the road are unaware of the laws regarding cyclists and bike lanes. So, with the help of Tommy Dowd from Harborside Cycle & Sport, we’ve compiled a list of important laws and safety prec…