Why Re-Tails Boutique is the Purr-Fect Holiday Shopping Spot!

2024-12-10T16:06:20+00:00December 10, 2024|Festivals & Events, Local News|

Re-Tails Boutique is the cat’s meow when it comes to all things home decor and pet-related. If you have an animal lover, a person who has everything, or a DIY’er on your shopping list, here is why Re-Tails Boutique is a holiday must! Re-Tails Boutique is a quirky, upscale resale shop and boutique based inside […]

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

2024-12-05T16:54:53+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 […]

15 Things We Are Thankful For in Alpena, Sanctuary of the Great Lakes

2024-11-27T14:06:17+00:00November 27, 2024|Activities, Festivals & Events, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

With Thanksgiving approaching on Thursday, this is the perfect time to reflect on our lives over the past year and be grateful for what we have, what obstacles we have overcome, and for what the future may bring us.  This Thanksgiving we wanted to share everything we are grateful for that Alpena has to offer […]

The Gales of November in Shipwreck Alley

2024-11-21T14:53:23+00:00November 21, 2024|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 […]

Deer Season is Here! We Meet by Accident at Plowman’s Collision

2024-11-14T17:31:04+00:00November 14, 2024|Local News|

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 […]

Top Haunted Places and Urban Legends of Alpena

2024-11-01T15:34:04+00:00October 31, 2024|Activities, Festivals & Events, 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 […]

7 Ideas for a Rainy Day in Alpena

2024-08-16T18:18:45+00:00August 16, 2024|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 […]

5 Ways to Tell Spring Has Sprung in Alpena

2024-06-21T15:13:30+00:00April 16, 2024|Festivals & Events, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

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 […]

Oh, Deer! Hunting Season is Here

2024-06-21T15:14:45+00:00November 15, 2023|Activities, Festivals & Events, Inspiring Alpena, Local News, Outdoor Activities|

It’s Deer Season! November 15th, a well-respected holiday in northeast Michigan where the kiddos have the day off from school and many people use their vacation days to take time off of work. It’s none other than the opening day of firearm season for deer hunting season. This day is considered by many to be the […]

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