Find Fall Color in Alpena’s Top Walks in Nature

2026-09-22T17:49:33+00:00September 16, 2026|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 […]

A Dog’s Day at Thomas Stafford Dog Park

2026-08-26T16:59:06+00:00August 26, 2026|Family & Kids Activities, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

Eat. Play. Sleep. Play. Eat some more. More play. Sleep again. Repeat. The life of dog is simple and sweet. They shower us with love and affection and only ask that we do the same. For two years local residents, Abby O’Bryan and Alisha Manning, have spent countless hours before City Council, working on a Patronicity […]

Preparing for the Perseids: Alpena’s Dark Skies

2026-08-12T14:34:30+00:00August 12, 2026|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 […]

7 Ideas for a Rainy Day in Alpena

2026-06-25T14:58:09+00:00June 25, 2026|Activities, Festivals & Events, Food & Drink, Inspiring Alpena, Local News|

The arrival of spring and summer brings us warmer weather, greener foliage, and bluer skies. We often credit rainy days for spoiling our plans with somber days inside. Kick those rainy day habits to the side and let mother nature take a day to rest and grow while you follow these 7 ideas to make […]

Discover The Parker House: Lakeside Brunch, Cozy Cabins, and Northern Michigan Charm

2026-06-18T17:32:17+00:00June 18, 2026|Family & Kids Activities, Food & Drink, Inspiring Alpena, Lodging|

Located along the shores of beautiful Long Lake in Presque [...]

10 Ways to Spring Break in your Sanctuary of the Great Lakes

2026-03-27T15:24:34+00:00March 27, 2026|Activities, Family & Kids Activities, Festivals & Events, Local News|

It’s Spring Break in your Sanctuary of the Great Lakes and it seems Old Man Winter has left our area *knocks on wood*. Although we are still in 30-40 degree temps, there are still lots of fun indoor activities to keep you and your kiddos occupied this week.  Spring Break Family Matinee: 5 different films will […]

The Ultimate Packing Guide to Winter Adventure in Alpena

2026-03-13T15:04:21+00:00March 13, 2026|Activities, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

First we brought you “10 Things to Do During an Alpena Winter“, now we are bringing you the ultimate packing guide for a winter adventure here in the Sanctuary of the Great Lakes. Basic clothing needs for any outdoor winter adventure: Layers! Layers! Layers! First you need your base layer. Anything for wicking; allowing for […]

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