9 Lodging Escapes For an Alpena Winter-Wonderland Adventure
December 17, 2025
We know summer is awesome, but so is winter and winter often misses out on the credit it deserves. We are challenging you to come to Alpena and experience a TRUE Michigan winter. Are you up for it? The snowfall and outdoor recreation opportunities are not over yet. Here is...
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3 More Life Lessons I’ve Learned While Chasing Sunrises
November 21, 2025
By Kingsli Kraft There’s always something to learn in almost every moment, and I think Mother Nature is one of our most poignant teachers. This is my second installment in my Life Lessons from Sunrises series. If you missed the first one, you can find it here: 3 Life Lessons...
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5 Spots for a Hallmark Movie Worthy Meet-Cute in Alpena this Holiday Season
November 14, 2025
By Kingsli Kraft We are quickly approaching the time of year when Alpena transforms into a charming, cozy little town fit to be the setting of a sweet and comforting Hallmark movie where everyone finds love and no problem is too big to be solved—usually with a cookie contest or...
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The Gales of November in Shipwreck Alley
November 11, 2025
November is Shipwreck Month and here in Alpena: Sanctuary of the Great Lakes, there is no shortage. Alpena is home to Thunder Bay, which is known as “shipwreck alley.” It is the resting spot for over 200 shipwrecks, many of them which sunk during the month of November. In fact,...
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3 Life Lessons Learned from Chasing Sunrises in Alpena
November 7, 2025
By Kingsli Kraft Patience is, unfortunately, still a virtue. Sometimes cliches are cliches for a reason. The time between first light and when the sun actually breaks the horizon can take longer than you think. Sometimes it will seem like it’s not going to be a very impressive display, and...
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