Preparing for the Perseids: Alpena’s Dark Skies

2025-10-29T17:52:58+00:00August 5, 2025|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 […]

Catch the Aurora Borealis Season in Alpena, Michigan

2025-11-04T18:43:48+00:00March 29, 2025|Outdoor Activities|

Here in the U.S. the best time to see the Aurora Borealis, a.k.a the Northern Lights, is during the cold season from September through April with September/March being the best months due to the equinox. Don’t miss out on this dazzling light show and get up here to Alpena this March! Where to see the […]

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