Once again, Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan has brought us the beauty of world traditions relating to Christmas. Each year during their “Season of Light” display, Besser Museum offers us a walk through nations around the world to see how different cultures celebrate Christmas. A Pagan forest display prior to the birth of Christ, Native American prayer sticks, the colorful […]
Coming home for the holidays does not have to mean vegging around all day in front of the TV in between meals. Unless of course, that is what you look forward to! However, if you and the family are looking for things to do and things to see in Alpena since you’ve been away, may this […]
Sometimes you just have to venture off the beaten path to find a well-kept secret. Alpena, Sanctuary of the Great Lakes holds many hidden treasures just waiting to be explored. Here are 5 places that you may have missed, or maybe just haven’t been to in a while. Veer off the road well-traveled this weekend and […]
Say ‘goodbye’ to checked baggage fees and high gas prices and say ‘hello’ to your own backyard! “Staycation” is the new vacation and here are 6 tips to having the best tourist experience in your hometown of Alpena. Think about when you have family and friends come to visit, where do you take them to show […]
Can you answer all the following questions correctly about Alpena, MI? Take the quiz below to find out if you are an expert on everything Alpena or if your Alpena knowledge is a bit rusty. If you’re a tourist or new to the area, try this quiz out to learn more about our diverse area. Good luck! What […]
The 65th Annual Posen Potato Festival starts tomorrow! The village of Posen is located just outside of Alpena, Michigan. This prosperous farming community dates back to 1870 when the first immigrants, (primarily German & Polish), were drawn to northern Michigan, of the United States. Lumber camps were the first attraction to the area, but due […]
Ok, not literally! But this is as close as we can get for now, so let’s take a walk… Community Culture- Besser Museum of Northeast Michigan – Besser Museum houses the story of Alpena’s cultural past and present. Learn about the area’s Native American culture, early fishing and logging operations; and experience the unique walk-through […]
Pack your bags and get ready for relaxed outdoor adventure on the tranquil bay that is Alpena. We’ve created a short list of the essentials you must pack to get the most out of your summer “Sanctuary Experience” Swimsuit. Water sports are the go-to adventure here in our Sanctuary of the Great Lakes. You are never […]
Northeast Michigan is home to seven spectacular lighthouses that help guide ships to safe harbor. Most lighthouses are open mid-May through mid-October. View just one, or all of them, at your own pace, or enjoy a self-guided driving tour of key northern Lake Huron lighthouse coastline destinations! Click here for the northeast Michigan Lighthouse Adventure […]
Have you ever wondered what it’s like sailing across the ocean in the world’s largest Viking ship? When the Draken Harald Hårfagre moored in the Thunder Bay yesterday evening, we asked David Short, a member of the Viking Expedition America 2016 team, about this exceptional ship and what it’s like to make the transatlantic voyage. When asked how […]
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