How do we stay cool in the Sanctuary of the Great Lakes? Beaches and ice cream of course! No matter which beach you bum or trail you travel, we’ve got you covered! Here’s a list of 10 local shops with frozen treats to keep you chill: Birch Hill Grocery 8121 E. Grand […]
Paddling is fun for everyone! Canoe, kayak, stand up paddleboard…are you using the right vessel for Alpena’s unique blue spaces? We want to make sure you enjoy your adventures safely. With the great variety of activities in the Alpena area, there is plenty to keep you busy. When paddling through the Sanctuary of the Great […]
You don’t have to be a certified Yogi to find inner peace and relaxation. On this International Yoga Day, all you need is a blanket, 20-minutes, and Alpena, MI. We’ve become a society of chest breathers. Forever fighting the clock. Packing a calendar date to the brim with meetings, work obligations, kid’s activities, and appointments. […]
School’s out for summer! Well, almost, and we are here to save your sanity from the “I’m bored” mantras and casual fridge raids! Whether your family is local or just visiting, there are plenty of entertaining activities for children in the Alpena area. Check out the following fun, truly Alpena-inspired, events for kids this summer […]
May is National Bike Month, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists. Communities all around the country, from the east coast to the west coast, participate every May. Here is how you can too, right here in Alpena! Whether you bike for the sport, to commute to work, for your health, or all of the […]
If you are not yet following @sanctuary_of_the_great_lakes on Instagram, you’re missing out! Check out these awesome photos taken by our IG fans during the month of April. They perfectly depict the timeline of events that Mother Nature bestowed upon us. It was a wild ride! We started out April in the best way we […]
The Alpena Area Convention & Visitors Bureau has moved to its new location in Old Downtown Alpena and invites you to join in celebrating this occasion during a public open house later this week! What was formerly Sweet Tooth’s Ice Cream Shop, The Display Case, and Rudolph’s Christmas Shoppe, has since been remodeled and converted […]
Nothing is more authentic to the Alpena area than fishing. When the morning sun is peeking out from a blanketed horizon, the silhouette of a rod and reel can be seen casting along Thunder Bay River on your way into town. As the autumn leaves bluster about in the September breeze, they clear a line […]
There is power in live music. It’s relaxing, entertaining, and fun to dance to. There are many terrific places in Alpena to enjoy that sweet sound; from dive bars, to hip little restaurants, to outdoor festivals. It’s all here, so let’s get it started! Night on the Town Music Hotspots Whether you’re looking for soft […]
You’ve heard the saying “once in a blue moon”, but have you ever heard the saying, “once in a super blue blood moon lunar eclipse”? Yeah, we haven’t either. But that is exactly what is happening tomorrow morning on January 31st! Before we get into details on when and where to catch this lunar event, […]
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