Downtown Alpena’s 3rd Annual Flower Festival
This weekend, Downtown Alpena is bringing back the Alpena Flower [...]
Everyone Is Irish On St. Patrick’s Day!
On March 17th, everyone is Irish! This week we will [...]
Be Mine, Alpena: 5 Ideas to Make Your Valentine’s Day Special
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 […]
Alpena’s Bucket List: The New Year’s Resolution Edition
The new year is coming and it’s time to leave 2021 in the past along with 2020! Whether you are a local or a tourist, a bucket list is a great way to explore your own backyard and Michigan treasures. As the official Sanctuary of the Great Lakes, Alpena is particularly full of treasures; you […]
Why Re-Tails Boutique is the Purr-Fect Holiday Shopping Spot!
Re-Tails Boutique is the cat’s meow when it comes to all things home decor and pet-related. If you have an animal lover, a person who has everything, or a DIY’er on your shopping list, here is why Re-Tails Boutique is a holiday must! Re-Tails Boutique is a quirky, upscale resale shop and boutique based inside […]
Let it Snow! 5 Fun Things to Do After a Snowstorm in Alpena
There are so many things to do after an Alpena snowstorm, like shovel…plow…snow blow…you know, the adult stuff. Set that aside for a couple of hours of care-free fun with these MUCH better ideas, from us to you! Do you wanna build a snowman? Yes, yes you do! Stick with the traditional approach for classic […]
15 Things We Are Thankful For in Alpena, Sanctuary of the Great Lakes
With Thanksgiving approaching on Thursday, this is the perfect time to reflect on our lives over the past year and be grateful for what we have, what obstacles we have overcome, and for what the future may bring us. This Thanksgiving we wanted to share everything we are grateful for that Alpena has to offer […]
Top Haunted Places and Urban Legends of Alpena
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 tends to…jump out at […]
7 Ideas for a Rainy Day in Alpena
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 […]
Preparing for the Perseids: Alpena’s Dark Skies
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 designated as dark sky parks – offering exceptional […]
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