Be Mine, Alpena: 5 Ideas to Make Your Valentine’s Day Special

2025-02-14T15:22:47+00:00February 14, 2025|Activities, Festivals & Events, Food & Drink, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

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 […]

10 Tips to Find Your Winter Hygge Lifestyle in Alpena

2025-01-03T16:11:47+00:00January 3, 2025|Activities, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

Hygge – pronounced “hoo-ga”, is a Danish concept that cannot be translated into a single word but encompasses the overall cozy feeling of contentment and well-being by enjoying the simple things in life. This is especially popular during the winter months when everyone seeks warm, cozy contentment!   To live hygge, think chunky knit sweaters, […]

Alpena’s Bucket List: The New Year’s Resolution Edition

2024-12-27T15:32:20+00:00December 27, 2024|Activities, Festivals & Events, Food & Drink, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

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 […]

Let it Snow! 5 Fun Things to Do After a Snowstorm in Alpena

2024-12-05T16:54:53+00:00December 5, 2024|Activities, Festivals & Events, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

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

2024-11-27T14:06:17+00:00November 27, 2024|Activities, Festivals & Events, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

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

2024-11-01T15:34:04+00:00October 31, 2024|Activities, Festivals & Events, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

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 […]

Leaves Are Falling and Autumn is Calling at Hemlock Hills on Mill Pond

2024-10-14T15:54:27+00:00October 7, 2024|Outdoor Activities|

Whether you’re looking for the perfect relaxing autumn vacation or the perfect fall venue for your upcoming wedding, Hemlock Hills on Mill Pond has all of the above to make your perfect fall getaway! For the fall season vacationer, look into one or more of these properties: The Cottage on Pine Lane Located on the […]

Find Fall Color in Alpena’s Top Walks in Nature

2024-09-27T15:16:15+00:00September 27, 2024|Activities, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

Overcast skies, colorful forest beds, stunning lakeside views, and rich pieces of history are just the beginning of what you’ll discover when you explore the Alpena region. We are into peak fall color season here in NE Michigan and here is where you can enjoy some seasonal fall color in the region! Walks by the […]

Preparing for the Perseids: Alpena’s Dark Skies

2024-08-06T16:24:03+00:00August 5, 2024|Activities, Festivals & Events, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

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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