Sanctuary of the Great Lakes

Exploring Alpena – Top 5 Spring Day Trips to Spark Adventure

April 24, 2026

Spring is a wonderful time to explore Michigan's lower northeastern corner, known as the Sanctuary of the Great Lakes, before the busy summer season hits! Check out our top 5 places to explore in Alpena and the micropolitan region. Alpena Mural Trail Downtown Alpena boasts a variety of murals throughout...

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Alpena’s Tourism Office to Let Migratory Birds Lead Tours in 2026

April 1, 2026

The Alpena Area CVB is officially handing the reins over to the real spring arrivals, migratory birds, for the 2026 season. Yes, you read that right. After careful consideration and a little ego-checking, we’ve concluded that anything we can do, a migratory bird can do better—faster, higher, and with significantly...

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10 Ways to Spring Break in your Sanctuary of the Great Lakes

March 27, 2026

It’s Spring Break in your Sanctuary of the Great Lakes—and if you’re spending it in Alpena, you’re in luck. We’ve rounded up some fun, family-friendly ways to keep the kids entertained (and maybe even burn off a little of that extra energy) while they’re off from school! In no particular...

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The Ultimate Packing Guide to Winter Adventure in Alpena

March 13, 2026

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! First, you need your base layer. Anything...

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Get Out of the Elements & Into Your Element with Art in Alpena

March 6, 2026

Does the winter season have you feeling the full effects of cabin fever? Do you want to get out of the house but not into the cold? No need to brave the elements, get into your element by painting, sculpting, crafting, and meditating your way into spring! We have the...

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