Stargazing at Rockport State Recreation Area. Photo by Paul Gerow

Preparing for the Perseids: Alpena’s Dark Skies

Posted on August 10th, 2023

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 desi…

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

Posted on December 29th, 2021

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 just ne…

Yoga pose at Bay View Park. Photo courtesy: Abby Avallon

Outdoor Yoga Vibes in the Sanctuary of the Great Lakes

Posted on June 21st, 2018

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…

The Ice Is Nice at Northern Lights Arena!

Posted on February 24th, 2016

Did you know that the oldest pair of skates found to date are from around 3000 B.C. and were discovered at the bottom of a lake in Switzerland? Thousands of years of skating has brought us a beautiful establishment right here in Alpena. Northern Lights Arena was built in 2003 due to dedicated community…