Summertime and the living’s easy in your Sanctuary of the Great Lakes! Nothing like relaxing on the patio with some good eats and a cold beverage, right? If you want to skip the effort and mess of cooking at home this summer, here are some great spots for outdoor dining in Alpena: Downtown Alpena: The […]
Looking for the perfect lake getaway with all the comforts of home plus the amenities of a full-service inn? Churchill Pointe Inn is your gateway to summertime fun on Hubbard Lake! Overlooking pristine Hubbard Lake, Churchill Pointe Inn has been serving high-quality, fresh cuisine and offering comfortable lodging in the best traditions of Northern Michigan […]
Picture this: the “Big Lake” breeze dancing through your hair while blue waves lap at the golden sand under your feet. The air is warm and unsalted. Alpena is welcoming you! The coastal beaches of Alpena and surrounding areas are little gems. Gems tucked away in this Northeastern corner of the Mitten, just waiting to be […]
Spring is here and you know what that means? Baby animals, sunnier days, and cyclists! Many motorists on the road are unaware of the laws regarding cyclists and bike lanes. So, with the help of Tommy Dowd from Harborside Cycle & Sport, we’ve compiled a list of important laws and safety precautions for motorists and […]
Spring may have been “official” on March 20th, but a well-seasoned Michigander knows that spring is not really here until mother nature tells us so! Here are 5 ways for you to remember how to tell when spring is “official” here in Alpena… All the blooms! The oak and maple trees are budding and sprouting new leaves to […]
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 […]
On March 17th, everyone is Irish! This week we will [...]
Submit your Alpena area adventure footage and enter to win some cash! Open call for entries to the Annual Fresh Takes™ Video Contest, sponsored by the Alpena Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Put your Alpena area adventure video footage from 2023 together and submit a short video showcasing the beautiful destination of Alpena […]
Today is November 15th, and that means one thing here in Northern Michigan. No school and opening day of deer season! With the deer on the move from fellow hunters trying to bag a buck, deer-related accidents are bound to happen during this time more than ever. If you have the unfortunate encounter of meeting […]
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