Spring is Here, Watch for Cyclists!

2024-06-21T15:13:21+00:00April 26, 2024|Activities, Festivals & Events|

Spring is here and you know what that means? Baby animals, sunnier days, and cyclists! Many motorists on the road are unaware of the laws regarding cyclists and bike lanes. So, with the help of Tommy Dowd from Harborside Cycle & Sport, we’ve compiled a list of important laws and safety precautions for motorists and […]

Be Mine, Alpena: 5 Ideas to Make Your Valentine’s Day Special

2024-06-21T15:14:01+00:00February 14, 2024|Activities, Festivals & Events, Food & Drink, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

For some of you, Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love and happiness while eating a romantic dinner and bestowing special gifts upon your significant other. For others, it is just another day!   We are here to tell you that no matter if you are a lover or a cynic of this annual holiday […]

Oh, Deer! Hunting Season is Here

2024-06-21T15:14:45+00:00November 15, 2023|Activities, Festivals & Events, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

It’s Deer Season! November 15th, 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 considered by many to be the […]

Alpena’s 4th of July 2023 Event List

2024-06-21T15:15:46+00:00June 26, 2023|Activities, Festivals & Events|

What’s happening in Alpena on the 4th of July? We’ve got the scoop! Bookmark this page for later because we will update this as more information comes in:   Saturday, July 1st  10:00 am – 11th Annual Alpena Thunder-Con at Art in the Loft  Attendees are able to meet and purchase items from Michigan vendors. […]

12 Day Trip Ideas with South Bay Car Rental

2024-06-21T15:16:17+00:00May 12, 2023|Activities, Local News|

Ever find yourself up for an adventure but lacking wheels? Exploring hidden gems in the Alpena area is made easier with help from Alpena’s South Bay Car Rental. Whether it’s for a day trip, a long weekend, or an extended time, South Bay Car Rental will hook you up with the perfect vehicle for you and […]

Alpena – A Sanctuary of Dark Skies

2024-06-21T15:16:24+00:00April 17, 2023|Activities, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

If we had to pick something off the Alpena bucket list that you should never miss, it would be our dark sky experience!  In February 2016, three state parks in the Alpena area received dark sky designation. These sanctuaries are far away from the harsh effects of excessive artificial light pollution, which negatively impacts ecosystems […]

Michigan Maple Syrup: the Inside Scoop on a Backyard Production

2024-06-21T15:16:30+00:00April 5, 2023|Activities, Festivals & Events, Food & Drink, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

Michigan is blessed with an abundance of maple trees, and maple syrup is the first farm crop to be harvested in Michigan each year. The process of making maple syrup didn’t begin with pancakes, though. North American Indians used it both as food and as medicine. Early American settlers observed the process from the Native […]

Where to Chase the Northern Lights in Alpena, MI

2024-06-21T15:16:44+00:00March 24, 2023|Activities, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

It’s happening! The Aurora Borealis, a.k.a the Northern Lights, is predicted to make an appearance in the Alpena area and you are scrambling to pack up your gear and get to the best spot, save this for later! The best spots to view the Northern Lights will always be in areas will low levels of […]

Everyone Is Irish On St. Patrick’s Day!

2024-06-21T15:16:50+00:00March 14, 2023|Activities, Festivals & Events, Food & Drink, Inspiring Alpena, Local News|

On March 17th, everyone is Irish! This week we will celebrate the annual tradition of St. Patrick’s Day and our Irish heritage by wearing green, drinking green beer, and eating corned beef and cabbage. But where did this all come from? The traditional Irish St. Patrick’s day feast consisted of pork and potatoes. However, in […]

A Peek Inside the Posen Potato Festival

2024-06-21T15:17:41+00:00September 7, 2022|Activities, Family & Kids Activities, Festivals & Events, Food & Drink, Inspiring Alpena, Local News|

Local Experience Writer Lara King gives readers an inside look at a familiar favorite in Northeast Michigan. Alpena’s neighbor to the Northwest, Posen, has been celebrating the local potato harvest in Northeast Michigan for 68 years. Generations of families have grown up learning how to dance the polka, sharing family recipes for potato latkes, and […]

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