They say one picture can be worth a thousand words. Here is Alpena, Michigan. In more than one thousand words. 
The covered bridge that leads you to an adventure on Island Park

The covered bridge that leads you to an adventure on Island Park

Dark skies at Rockport State Recreation Area. Photo by Paul Gerow.

The “Little Free Library” in the Chisholm Street pocket park. Photo by Miranda Knudson

Sunset at Washington Park by Judy Hart

Bass fishing with Connor Gagnon, Alpena Bass Outfitters

Blair St. Pier by Rick Houchin

Blair St. Pier by Rick Houchin

Photo by Steve Jakubcin

The Lady Michigan by Photic Zone

The Lady Michigan by Photic Zone

Little Red in the sunrise

The community fish mural. Photo by Art in the Loft

Sunrise at the breakwall

Kayaking over the Albany shipwreck, photo by Bob Grochowski

Trail therapy, photo by Paul Gerow

We hope you enjoyed taking a look back at these photos that represent our beautiful Sanctuary of the Great Lakes!