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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Stories of Yesteryear: Remembering Alpena’s Winter Carnival
February 27, 2026
The winter weather and our Annual Ice Festival have us reminiscing on days gone by. Between the early 1930s and the 1960s, Alpena hosted a winter carnival during the snowiest time of the year. [caption id="attachment_82148" align="alignright" width="240"] Alpena’s first winter carnival queen, Mary Meharg 1935. Photo courtesy of the...
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