The Beginners Guide to a NEST Trail Snowmobile Adventure

2025-11-03T20:07:45+00:00February 21, 2025|Outdoor Activities|

Snowmobiling the North Eastern State Trail As we begin the start of a new year, mother nature has brought us a fresh dusting of powder in which to enjoy the outdoors of northeast Michigan. With the ground now covered, it’s time to pull out the sleds and get a first-hand look at the backcountry. One […]

7 Lodging Escapes For an Alpena Winter-Wonderland Adventure

2025-11-04T16:08:12+00:00February 7, 2025|Activities, Local News, Lodging|

We know summer is awesome, but so is winter and winter often misses out on the credit it deserves. We are challenging you to come to Alpena and experience a TRUE Michigan winter.  Are you up for it? The snowfall and outdoor recreation opportunities are not over yet. Here is a list of ideas to […]

10 Tips to Find Your Winter Hygge Lifestyle in Alpena

2025-11-06T15:26:59+00:00January 3, 2025|Activities, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

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, […]

Let it Snow! 5 Fun Things to Do After a Snowstorm in Alpena

2025-11-04T16:18:28+00:00December 5, 2024|Activities, Festivals & Events, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

There are so many things to do after an Alpena snowstorm, like shovel…plow…snow blow…you know, the adult stuff. Set that aside for a couple of hours of care-free fun with these MUCH better ideas, from us to you!  Do you wanna build a snowman? Yes, yes you do! Stick with the traditional approach for classic […]

Stories of Yesteryear: Remembering Alpena’s Winter Carnival

2025-11-05T17:20:19+00:00February 7, 2023|Local News|

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 […]

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