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Small Sinkholes and Miles of Forested Land 1a Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary 5 Alpena Bi-Path 10 Chippewa Hills Pathway The sanctuary is dedicated to protecting the Great Lakes and Bike, walk, roller blade and skateboard on the Chippewa Hills Pathway is one of the best their rich history. In this 4,300 square-mile marine protected 18+ miles of paved pathway and access all of the area, the cold, fresh water of Lake Huron preserves a nationally groomed cross-country ski trails open to ichigan waterfront parks in the city. The Bi-Path follows mountain biking in northeastern Michigan. lpena,M significant collection of nearly 200 historic shipwrecks. along the top of the breakwall at the marina, A It follows a roller-coaster route through a Through research, education, and community involvement, allowing an unobstructed view of Lake Huron. the sanctuary ensures future generations will enjoy these northern white cedar swamp and dense trees. Follow the shore of the Thunder Bay River through For the most part it is high and dry and mostly irreplaceable underwater treasures from our past. Shipwreck the Alpena County Fairgrounds. The Bi-Path winds sites in sanctuary waters offer incredible diving, paddling, and singletrack. The path, like most other Michigan through downtown Alpena spanning the Thunder cross-country pathways, is amply marked and snorkeling opportunities for visitors. thunderbay.noaa.gov Bay River connecting the Maritime Heritage Trail Photo by Bryan Dort - Photic Zone Photo courtesy of the Michigan DNR relatively hazard-free, except for a few sandy to Rotary Island and the Marina, among other patches. The trailhead is located 11 miles west of Ossineke on Nicholson Hill 1b Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center landmarks. The bike path continues south to Road. michigandnr.com/parksandtrails Explore the exhibits at Thunder Bay National Marine Starlite Beach and Mich-e-ke-wis park past the southern business district. Bike rentals are available at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center. Sanctuary’s Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center. Open and Fishing and scuba diving charters also available. Contact the Alpena free to the public 360 days of the year, experience martime CVB 1-989-340-2288 or visitalpena.com history, shipwrecks, and archaeology of the Great Lakes, and 6 Downtown Alpena Science on a Sphere®. Walk the deck of a life-sized schooner The heart of historic Downtown Alpena - where battling a treacherous Great Lakes storm and then dive businesses provide old-fashioned personal Check out our video series featuring..... in and explore a shipwreck—without getting wet! Special service and quality - is nestled between the event space, meeting rooms, digital theater, Green Roof- Marina on Thunder Bay and the Maritime Deck overlooking Thunder Bay River, and bikes available for Heritage Trail on the Thunder Bay River. Visit Shipwreck Alley rent. Check thunderbayfriends.org or call 989-884-6200 for Downtown for all of your retail, service and Also featuring: Tuttle Marsh, Ocqueoc Falls, upcoming events. thunderbay.noaa.gov or call 989-884-6200 professional needs, enjoy our wide variety of dining and entertainment...and don’t forget to Historic Mill Creek, & Silence (winter)! Alpena Shipwreck Tours pause and enjoy the view. alpenadowntown.com youtube.com/us23heritageroute Explore the shipwrecks of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary on the 65-foot 7 Island Park - Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary Festivals & Events glass-bottomed Lady Michigan! Two large Thunder Bay International Film Festival....................................January viewing wells on the main deck give passengers Reel Fun Ice Fishing Tournament...............................................February a front row view of shipwrecks on the bottom A 17-acre island jewel surrounded by the of Lake Huron. Departing from the port of Thunder Bay River which winds through the Concerts in the Park (Bayview Park).....................................All summer Alpena, the Lady Michigan will take you on a comfortable adventure into the 500-acre wildlife sanctuary of water, low islands Downtown Street Performers.................................................Summer heart of Lake Huron’s Shipwreck Alley. Tours begin in May and continue through and waterfowl. Several paths lead through varied Great Lakes Underwater Robotics Competition.................................May October fall color. Tickets can be purchased online, by calling 888-469-4696, or ecosystems including sand dunes, meadows, Alpena Blues Festival.......................................................................June at the Sanctuary Gift Store located at 500 W. Fletcher Street in Alpena. The Lady woodlands, gentle slopes, and marsh areas. Besser Museum Log Cabin Days......................................................June Michigan docks just behind the Heritage Center. Group and private charters are Viewing and fishing platforms (one handicapped- Rockport Recreation Day.................................................................June welcome. alpenashipwrecktours.com accessible viewing platform) are located at Thunder Bay Maritime Festival...........................................................July various points on the island. Kayak/canoe rentals Independence Day Celebration.........................................................July 2 City of Alpena Marina and launch site available. Michigan Brown Trout Festival........................................................July A full-service marina in the heart of downtown. It Art on the Bay..................................................................................July is a Michigan Central Reservation System harbor Long Lake Park Alpena County Fair.............................................................July/August 8 Ramblin' Rods Car Show............................................................August and has a Marina Store & Maintenance Facility, 10 miles north of Alpena on Long Lake, this Haul-in/Haul-Out Capability, Wireless Internet 68-acre county park has 105 campsites adjacent Antique Steam Engine & Tractor Show......................................August Service, Water & Electrical Service, Pump-Out to 5,652 acres of water. Water and electricity are Michigan Trails Day................................................................September Facility, Gasoline & Diesel Fuel, Winter Storage available at 80 of these sites with the other 25 Downtown Chowder Cook-Off..................................................October Options, Launch Ramps, Boaters Restrooms, and sites considered primitive. Park facilities include Light Up the Season Weekend............................................November Fish Cleaning Station. alpena.mi.us restrooms/showers, dumping station, concession Holiday Parade (day after Thanksgiving)............................November 3 Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan stand, concrete boat ramp, three docks, nature Alpena Farmer’s Market..........................................................Year Round Featuring trails, two pavilions (with electricity), picnic tables, Live Theaters.........................................................................Year Round ... Experience art, history and science! You’ll be delighted by the two playgrounds, two swimming beaches, and online Museum’s eight-acre campus with a historic village, full-dome outdoor trailer storage. Special activities include an annual pig roast and a weekly Tourism Information 2021 planetarium, Foucault pendulum, Devonian fossil pit where pot luck dinner. Open May 15 to Sept 15. Camping is permitted after Sept. 15 visitors can keep all the fossils they find, rotating art galleries until Nov. 1 on a daily rate schedule. A park caretaker is on-site. alpenacounty.org featuring local, regional and nationally renowned artists, wild- Alpena CVB & Welcome Center Michigan DNR michigan.gov/dnr life exhibits featuring native and non-native specimens, and Thunder Bay Resort s visitalpena.com thousands of artifacts from early man! An exhibit on regional 9 1-989-340-2288 420 N. Second Ave. Alpena resources and the flourishing industries that contributed to Winter’s white blanket, proud evergreens and Up North Trails the development of Northeast Michigan is also featured. 491 Thunder Bay’s horse drawn sleigh ride invite ARTrail Our Trails Take You Farther. 200-mile arts & culture trail along and Johnson Street. 989-356-2202. bessermuseum.org you to cuddle up as you travel through our 5,300 miles of trails across northern woods. From the sleighs, you will coastal Northeast Michigan Rockport State Recreation Area Northern Michigan 4 view bull elk with world-class antlers. Warm up artownmichigan.org & Besser Natural Area in front of the split stone fireplace inside the upnorthtrails.org Elk Antler Log Cabin as your gourmet 5-course Sunrise Coast Birding Trail Sunrise Coast A designated Dark Sky Preserve! feast is prepared atop two antique wood cook 145-mile birding trail along coastal Northeast Michigan stoves! Any time of the year Thunder Bay sunrisecoastbirding.org Birding Trail Resort makes an ideal destination and location for couples, families, and small to medium size business meetings or retreats. Our Elk Viewing Carriage Ride Funding for this brochure was made possible through: MI Department of Transportation This park, with spectacular Lake Huron views, is located 10 miles north of Alpena. with Gourmet Dinner & Wine Tasting is magical and romantic, making it perfect Technical assistance and brochure design provided by: Northeast MI Council of Governments Situated on the Alpena/Presque
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