Shop Local for Small Business Saturday in Alpena

Posted on November 22nd, 2023

It’s Small Business Saturday on the 25th and we’d like you to support local businesses in Alpena this holiday season! There are so many benefits to shopping local, to name a few:

It’s convenient
Better for the environment
More quality products
Investing in community
Creates de

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The milky way galaxy at Rockport State Recreation Area. Photo by Pure Michigan

We Saved You A Seat for the Leonid Meteor Shower!

Posted on November 16th, 2023

We’ve saved you the best seat in the house to watch the Leonid meteor shower in Alpena! The Leonid meteor shower is expected to peak in the middle of the night of November 18th, so the best times to watch it will be between dusk and dawn on November 17th and 18th. This year there will be very little l…

Oh, Deer! Hunting Season is Here

Posted on November 15th, 2023

It’s Deer Season! November 15^th, a well-respected holiday in northeast Michigan where the kiddos have the day off from school and many people use their vacation days to take time off of work. It’s none other than the opening day of firearm season for deer hunting season. This day is considere…

Top Haunted Places and Urban Legends of Alpena

Posted on October 24th, 2023

A bump in the night, a whisper in your ear. Is it your imagination? Perhaps it’s the wind. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s something else. Hauntings, urban legends, and Native American folklore are cultural experiences that can be found all over the world. Alpena is no exception with a rich history that…

Gravely Art From the Hart: Catching Up with Nick Hartman of Chapel of Ghouls

Posted on October 19th, 2023

Every now and then we like to reach out to Alpena natives who are out there making a name for themselves with their talent. This year we reached out to the talented Nick Hartman a.k.a Chapel of Ghouls to find out more about his ghoul art and the message about mental health behind his creatures… &nb…

Find Fall Color in Alpena’s Top Walks in Nature

Posted on October 16th, 2023

Overcast skies, colorful forest beds, stunning lakeside views, and rich pieces of history are just the beginning of what you’ll discover when you explore the Alpena region. We are into peak fall color season here in NE Michigan and here is where you can enjoy some seasonal fall color in the reg…

Leaves Are Falling and Autumn is Calling at Hemlock Hills on Mill Pond

Posted on September 29th, 2023

Whether you’re looking for the perfect relaxing autumn vacation or the perfect fall venue for your upcoming wedding, Hemlock Hills on Mill Pond has all of the above to make your perfect fall getaway! For the fall season vacationer, look into one or more of these properties: The Cottage on Pine…

7 Ideas for a Rainy Day in Alpena

Posted on August 23rd, 2023

The arrival of spring and summer brings us warmer weather, greener foliage, and bluer skies. We often credit rainy days for spoiling our plans with somber days inside. Kick those rainy day habits to the side and let mother nature take a day to rest and grow while you follow these 7 ideas to make the most o…

The Presque Isle Lodge – Defining the Destination Since 1920

Posted on August 16th, 2023

Nestled on the coast of beautiful Grand Lake halfway between Alpena and Rogers City, Presque Isle Lodge provides a peaceful escape from the stressors and hustle of big city living. The History… The Lodge was built in 1920 by Newell A. Eddy Jr., when the construction of what would become US-23 o…

Stargazing at Rockport State Recreation Area. Photo by Paul Gerow

Preparing for the Perseids: Alpena’s Dark Skies

Posted on August 10th, 2023

Astrotourism is a growing trend, and with three state dark sky parks nearby, the Alpena area is an ideal destination for enjoying the cosmos. Rockport State Recreation Area, Thompson’s Harbor State Park, and Negwegon State Park all have sufficiently low enough levels of light pollution to be desi…