Northeast Michigan Road & Trail Bicycling Guide
3rd edition - now available!
This highly praised 11-county map includes bike trails, road biking, hiking trails, and horse trails (and surface type); 4-foot paved road shoulders; trail heads, campgrounds and parks; traffic volume for roads; MDOT carpool lots; points of interest; and service levels in communities. This is the most comprehensive trail map available for Northeast Michigan. Download a pdf (10 mb) or click here to request a hard copy - just send us your name and address! 

Season of Light at the Besser Museum

November 9 - January 4

The Besser Museum presents "Season of Light:True Spirit of Christmas” November through January.The exhibit features: Twas the Night Before Christmas Pop-up panels created by local artist Delynn Medina; Gifted and Talented Gallery featuring the talents of local artisans; Community Trees featuring Trees decorated by Local Service Organizations including Traditions from Around the World "Step back in time" Christmas Decorations in the late 1800's. Come and experience the true spirit of Christmas in Alpena!

Christmas in Mackinaw

December 6 - 8

The festivities begin on Friday with a parade of carolers and decorated vehicles. Enter your car in the "Tacky Tinsel Town Car Parade" and follow the carolers! The parade ends at Indian Pathways Park with a tree lighting and more caroling. Meet Santa at Mackinaw Crossings for hot cocoa and cookies! Stop by McGulpin Point Lighthouse on Saturday or Sunday and take a horse-drawn sleigh ride at the Headlands International Dark Sky Park!