Thunder Bay Art Gallery Enriches the Community Through Art

2024-06-21T15:56:59+00:00December 11, 2019|Local News|

Refocusing a Creative Brand for a New Era “Taking inspiration from the Blue Heron, the TBA logo is a signifier of our core value pillars (Tradition, People, Expression and Versatility) while bringing in the storytelling aesthetics (Timelessness, Nature, and Performance) of our mission and programming. Without being overly nature-focused, we pay homage to our surrounding […]

Gifts and Holiday Decor Galore at Rusty Petunia’s Marketplace in Alpena

2024-06-21T15:57:06+00:00December 5, 2019|Local News|

Rusty Petunias Marketplace LLC in downtown Alpena specializes in unique home decor, gifts, furniture repurposing items, clothing for women and babies, wedding and baby registries and so much more! Currently, you’ll find a variety of beautiful Christmas décor to make your home merry and bright for the upcoming holidays. Specialized gift baskets and subscription boxes are […]

Rediscover Your Inner Artist at Art in the Loft

2024-06-21T15:57:09+00:00November 27, 2019|Local News|

Pablo Picasso was once quoted as saying, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he (she) grows up.”   This powerful quote embodies what Art in the Loft is all about in our community. Welcoming anyone and everyone of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to bring out the […]

Coming Soon! Catch the Northern Lights Over Alpena

2024-06-21T15:58:08+00:00August 30, 2019|Activities, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

This Labor Day weekend is forecast to bring the northern lights over Alpena! This special phenomenon is known as the Aurora Borealis and is more commonly referred to as the “northern lights”. Typically seen throughout Canada and Alaska, the Aurora Borealis will be able to be seen as far south as the Upper Peninsula and […]

Through the Lens: Alpena’s Summer on the ‘Gram 2019

2024-06-21T15:58:18+00:00August 23, 2019|Local News|

If you follow visit_alpena on Instagram, you can see it’s been a quite a “gram-worthy” summer! As we prep for back-to-school on Monday now is the perfect time to reflect on those sandy summer memories.   Here are just a few of our favorites from our Instagram feed this summer… We made it through a […]

A Day in the Life of Leo: Alpena’s Adventure Cat

2024-06-21T15:58:49+00:00July 12, 2019|Festivals & Events, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

Cat lovers rejoice, as hitting the trails has never been more exciting! Thanks to sites like adventurecats.org, and Instagram feline stars Bolt and Keel, a new trend is emerging and active young adults are bringing out their feline companions in cat-packs and harnesses to join them in outdoor adventure.  Alpena local, Josh Stephan, is one […]

Alpena’s Only Full-Service Hotel Continues 40-Year Tradition

2024-06-21T15:59:18+00:00May 30, 2019|Local News|

Just a stone’s throw from the picturesque covered wooden bridge at Duck & Island Parks, you’ll find Alpena’s only full-service hotel, providing a home away from home for 40 years. Built in 1979, the property nestled amongst the pines along US-23-North is proudly operated today by Ramada by Windham Alpena Hotel & Conference Center. A long-standing icon […]

8 Responsible Tips for Visiting Alpena, Michigan

2024-06-21T15:59:36+00:00April 21, 2019|Local News|

Travel is an enjoyable, enlightening, and rewarding experience. Here in Alpena, Michigan, the Sanctuary of the Great Lakes, the region is especially proud of its green forests and open, blue water. In order to keep these abundant natural resources healthy and ready for plenty of adventures to come, follow these simple tips to become a […]

Devonian Period Fish Found Alive and Well in Rockport Quarry!

2024-06-21T15:59:42+00:00April 1, 2019|Local News|

You heard it here first! A 400 million-year-old Dunkleosteus was found alive and well over the weekend in the quarry of Rockport State Recreation Area.  Rockport State Recreation Area is known to harbor 400 million-year-old fossils from the Devonian Period of the Paleolithic Era, however, one local fossil hunter was in for a BIG surprise during a […]

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