WINTER
ICE SKATING
From the spin of a figure skater,
to the drop of a hockey puck, ice
skating is an Alpena tradition.
Locals grow up skating on frozen
ponds and lakes, attending skating
practice in the wee hours of the
morning, and continuing the
tradition with adult league hockey
and figure skating. The indoor
ice arena in Alpena features two
ice rinks offering numerous
options for organized skating
and free community skate events
sponsored by local businesses.
Skates are available for rent.
Try it out at: Northern
Lights Arena
hite Ice Skating; Courtesy Jami Nadzam Winter Camping; Courtesy Trent McConnell
fat tire biking
Did you know you can still
ride a bike in snow? Fat tire
biking is becoming popular in
Northeast Michigan as a great
way to enjoy two favorites,
biking and winter. Fat tire
bikes have wider tires making
it easier to glide through the
snow. Thunder Bay Trails
Association grooms a fat tire
bike trail behind Northern
Lights Arena and hosts the
Groundhog Classic fat tire
bike race in February. Enjoy
winter with this fun sport!
Try it out at: Behind
Northern Lights Arena on
Woodward Ave.
CAMPING & HIKING
For those who love conquering
the cold, winter camping is a fun
adventure. Winter camping and
hiking spark one’s trailblazing spirit.
Nights spent around a campfire,
under the crisp starry sky are truly
exceptional. Nature wears a new
wardrobe in winter, making the
camping experience completely
unique. Gather some friends and hike
into a back-country campsite to create
one-of-a-kind memories. Don’t forget
to research the proper methods for
staying safe and keeping warm in the
cold climate.
Try it out at: Negwegon State Park
build a snowman
Snowman Building/Snow Angels: Fun,
free, and easy! Sometimes good oldfashioned
wholesome fun is just what
the doctor ordered. Snowmen and
snow angels aren’t limited to children.
Take your date night outdoors and
head to the nearest park to create a
snowman; or drop where you are, and
leave your mark as a snow angel in the
fresh powder. Whoever happens upon
the creation that you leave behind
will surely be inspired to smile.
Where: Any local park!
Fat Tire Biking; Courtesy Tommy Dowd Snowman Fun; Courtesy Sara Pusateri
enjoy the winter months in the Alpena area.
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