This will be Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary’s (TBNMS) fifth year welcoming Viking Expedition ships into the port of Alpena. The 665-foot cruise ships carry 378 guests and 256 crew members. The sister-ships Polaris and Octantis each anchor in Thunder Bay and use tender boats to bring guests to shore. They come ashore at The [...]
This is your chance to win a gorgeous 17-foot long wooden kayak with seat and two hatch covers, handcrafted by Heritage Coast Sailing and Rowing, Inc., Community Boat Builders in Tawas, Michigan. Tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. Proceeds support Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Heritage Coast’s Community Boat [...]
Experience Living History: Tall Ship Lettie G. Howard Visits Alpena! Dates: Saturday, July 18 & Sunday, July 19 Location: Alpena Waterfront Step back in time and experience history firsthand! Tall ships have navigated the Great Lakes for all of America’s 250 years, moving people, goods, and ideas that shaped our nation. Now, it’s your turn to step onto [...]