Alpena, Michigan, nestled along the pristine shores of Thunder Bay on Lake Huron, is that rare unicorn of travel destinations.

Culligan Plaza serves as downtown Alpena’s central gathering space, a small but mighty park where community events and casual meetups occur with equal frequency. The iconic Alpena bi-centennial ...

This Great Lakes destination is less than two hours from Chicago and offers towering sand dunes, pristine beaches, and ...