10 Tips to Find Your Winter Hygge Lifestyle in Alpena

Posted on February 24th, 2023

Hygge – pronounced “hoo-ga”, is a Danish concept that cannot be translated into a single word but encompasses the overall cozy feeling of contentment and well-being by enjoying the simple things in life. This is especially popular during the winter months when everyone seeks …

Stories of Yesteryear: Remembering Alpena’s Winter Carnival

Posted on February 7th, 2023

The winter weather has us reminiscing on days gone by. Back between the early 1930s to the 1960s when Alpena hosted a winter carnival during the snowiest time of the year. Picture this: hundreds and hundreds of people bundled in their warmest winter threads aboard the “snow train” to t…