5 Spots for a Hallmark Movie Worthy Meet-Cute in Alpena this Holiday Season
By Kingsli Kraft We are quickly approaching the time of [...]
3 Life Lessons Learned from Chasing Sunrises in Alpena
By Kingsli Kraft Patience is, unfortunately, still a virtue. Sometimes [...]
10 Must See Lake Huron Beaches in the Alpena Area
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 […]
10 Tips to Find Your Winter Hygge Lifestyle in Alpena
Hygge – pronounced “hoo-ga”, is a Danish concept that cannot be translated into a single word but encompasses the overall cozy feeling of contentment and well-being by enjoying the simple things in life. This is especially popular during the winter months when everyone seeks warm, cozy contentment! To live hygge, think chunky knit sweaters, […]
Alpena’s Bucket List: The New Year’s Resolution Edition
The new year is coming and it’s time to leave 2021 in the past along with 2020! Whether you are a local or a tourist, a bucket list is a great way to explore your own backyard and Michigan treasures. As the official Sanctuary of the Great Lakes, Alpena is particularly full of treasures; you […]
Alpena – A Sanctuary of Dark Skies
If we had to pick something off the Alpena bucket list that you should never miss, it would be our dark sky experience! In February 2016, three state parks in the Alpena area received dark sky designation. These sanctuaries are far away from the harsh effects of excessive artificial light pollution, which negatively impacts ecosystems […]
Where to Chase the Northern Lights in Alpena, MI
It’s happening! The Aurora Borealis, a.k.a the Northern Lights, is predicted to make an appearance in the Alpena area and you are scrambling to pack up your gear and get to the best spot, save this for later! The best spots to view the Northern Lights will always be in areas will low levels of […]
Stories of Yesteryear: Remembering Alpena’s Winter Carnival
The winter weather has us reminiscing on days gone by. Back between the early 1930s to the 1960s when Alpena hosted a winter carnival during the snowiest time of the year. Picture this: hundreds and hundreds of people bundled in their warmest winter threads aboard the “snow train” to take them to Alpena, Michigan. Where they […]
Thunder Bay Winery x Alpena – The Names Behind the Bottle
If you’ve been to Thunder Bay Winery in downtown Alpena or the downtown Petoskey location, you’ve probably noticed their bottles of wine named “Starlite Beach”, “Devils River”, or “Long Lake” and wondered what inspires these names. Alpena and the surrounding areas are the answer to the inspiration! Let’s take a look at a few of […]
A Peek Inside the Posen Potato Festival
Local Experience Writer Lara King gives readers an inside look at a familiar favorite in Northeast Michigan. Alpena’s neighbor to the Northwest, Posen, has been celebrating the local potato harvest in Northeast Michigan for 68 years. Generations of families have grown up learning how to dance the polka, sharing family recipes for potato latkes, and […]
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