Through the Lens: A 2018 Instagram Recap of Alpena, Sanctuary of the Great Lakes

2024-06-21T16:00:48+00:00January 4, 2019|Activities, Family & Kids Activities, Festivals & Events, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

Do you follow @sanctuary_of_the_great_lakes on Instagram? If not, don’t miss out on another year of Alpena’s best photo-ops! Here is a recap of our fan favorites for the year of 2018: Nothing stopped us from going to the beach…not even the month of January. In February we adventured with 4-legged friends. In March, local Morning […]

The Besser Museum Season of Light Shines Bright

2024-06-21T16:01:30+00:00November 21, 2018|Family & Kids Activities, Festivals & Events, Inspiring Alpena, Local News|

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 […]

Through the Lens: Instagram Fans Recap Summer in Alpena

2024-06-21T16:02:05+00:00September 19, 2018|Activities, Family & Kids Activities, Festivals & Events, Inspiring Alpena, Local News|

On Saturday summer will be officially over. We will start to tune into the earthy smells of autumn, the wind, the colors, and the breeze. But, wait! Before we get into “pumpkin spice everything” with our obligatory flannel shirts, let us reminisce on the beautiful warm days of summer Alpena was blessed with! As told […]

Classic Style Wedding Reception Venues in the Alpena Area

2024-06-21T16:02:14+00:00August 31, 2018|Activities, Family & Kids Activities, Festivals & Events, Inspiring Alpena, Local News|

Do you, a friend, or a family member have an upcoming wedding? Wondering where to have the perfect, classic-style affair in Alpena? Look no further! We’ve done the research to bring you this impressive list of reception venues that is sure to fit any brides budget, style, and/or guest capacity!  Alpena Events Complex (Aplex)– 701 […]

8 Inspiring Ways to Go Camping in Alpena: Sanctuary of the Great Lakes

2024-06-21T16:04:31+00:00August 2, 2018|Activities, Festivals & Events, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

Camping, Glamping, Survivalist, Tenting. What kind of camper are you?   From the interior of a dense forest to fresh breezes off Lake Huron, camping provides an opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of our region and reconnect with friends, family, or even just the solitude of our own daydreams. Whether it is an overnight […]

9 Iconic Wedding Photo Backdrops in Alpena’s Great Outdoors

2024-06-21T16:04:39+00:00July 26, 2018|Activities, Family & Kids Activities, Festivals & Events, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

It’s wedding season! Are you getting married in Alpena? Whether you are getting hitched this year or the next, it’s time to start thinking about those jaw-dropping photo backdrops that showcase the beauty of your big day. Marrying your best friend will be one of the best days of your life. Show it off at […]

Outdoor Yoga Vibes in the Sanctuary of the Great Lakes

2024-06-21T16:05:23+00:00June 21, 2018|Activities, Festivals & Events, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

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. […]

Creative Summer Activities Kids Will LOVE in Alpena!

2024-06-21T16:05:28+00:00June 7, 2018|Activities, Family & Kids Activities, Festivals & Events, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

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 […]

Top 10 Ways to Celebrate National Bike Month in Our Sanctuary of the Great Lakes

2024-06-21T16:05:54+00:00May 10, 2018|Activities, Festivals & Events, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

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 […]

Through the Lens: Our Instagram Fans Tell the Story of April 2018

2024-06-21T16:06:01+00:00May 4, 2018|Activities, Festivals & Events, Inspiring Alpena, Outdoor Activities|

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 […]

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