Alpena is centrally located on the Sunrise Side Coastal Highway, a 200-mile stretch of US 23 graced with scenic views, undeveloped wild areas, roomy beaches and recreational areas for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Rent a bike and ride a 16-mile path that travels through a number of Alpena’s plentiful public parks and beaches.
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Maritime Heritage
Situated on Lake Huron’s Thunder Bay, Alpena is a premier location for Great Lakes maritime heritage and recreation. The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary’s Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center is a popular destination which allows the public to experience and appreciate the shipwrecks in Thunder Bay. You can see shipwrecks up close on a snorkeling tour or step aboard one of the tall ships that routinely visit the community in the summer. Learn about the unique history of island lighthouses on a boat tour or spend the night on an island and experience the life of a keeper. Indulge your interest in Great Lakes history by visiting seven lighthouses in the Alpena area. Check out maritime exhibits at the Besser Museum and browse through the Huron Lights nautical store and museum. Stroll walkways at the marina and along the Thunder Bay River. Dive under the waves in search of shipwrecks. Land a big salmon aboard a charter boat, or rent a canoe or kayak and explore!
Interested in kayaking on Thunder Bay? Click on this link:
http://www.oakapiney.com/?page=truenorth
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