The Gales of November in Shipwreck Alley

2026-11-05T15:50:28+00:00November 5, 2026|Local News|

November is Shipwreck Month and here in Alpena: Sanctuary of the Great Lakes, there is no shortage. Alpena is home to Thunder Bay, which is known as “shipwreck alley.” It is the resting spot for over 200 shipwrecks, many of them which sunk during the month of November. In fact, it is quite common that […]

Top Haunted Places and Urban Legends of Alpena

2026-10-30T14:28:39+00:00October 30, 2026|Activities, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

A bump in the night, a whisper in your ear. Is it your imagination? Perhaps it’s the wind. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s something else.  Hauntings, urban legends, and Native American folklore are cultural experiences that can be found all over the world. Alpena is no exception with a rich history that tends to…jump out at […]

Alpena Fall Scavenger Hunt

2026-10-15T14:35:52+00:00October 15, 2026|Activities, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

Halloween may be over with, but the fall fun doesn’t have to be! If you’re looking for something fun and out of the ordinary to do on Sunday Fun-days with friends and family, why not try out our fall scavenger hunt? The rules are simple: the first one to check off all of the items […]

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 […]

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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