Sinkhole Exploration in Alpena

Did you know more than 200 sinkholes dot the landscape across Northeast Michigan? Mary Beth explains the geology behind how sinkholes are formed and visits some of Alpena’s most popular sinks.

Sinkhole Exploration in Alpena

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