Ossineke
Ossineke, MI · Lifestyle
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This Michigan Walk Through The Woods With The Dinosaurs Still Draws Families After 90 Years
Roadside attractions from the 1930s have a way of either disappearing or becoming something stranger than any new park could replicate. A dinosaur trail near Alpena opened in 1935 plus has been drawing families down a half-mile wooded path ever since, past life-sized concrete reptiles arranged in chronological order from the Permian through the Cretaceous.
Up North Voice
Estate Auction by Aden Yoder
Located: 2.3 miles north of Oscoda on US-23 to Huron St., west on Huron St. ¼ mile to Cedar Lake Rd., north on Cedar Lake Rd. ¼ mile to Loud Dr., left on Loud Dr. 1.1 mile to auction site. Watch for A Yoder Auction signs. Boats 1973...
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Art on the Bay celebrates 49 years in Alpena
ALPENA — Bay View Park will become an outdoor gallery when the 49th annual Art on the Bay returns Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19. The open-air fine art and craft show will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 19. The event will take place at Bay View Park, at the corner of State Avenue and Prentiss Street in Alpena. Admission is free, and the show is open to the public.
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Education Gets Exciting Inside 12 Michigan Aquariums Full of Wonder
Michigan is surrounded by more freshwater than almost anywhere else on Earth, so it makes sense that the state is packed with incredible aquariums and aquatic exhibits. From bustling city attractions to quiet nature centers tucked along the Great Lakes shoreline, these spots bring underwater worlds to life in ways that go far beyond a textbook.
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The Little-Known Michigan Park Where You Can Find 450-Million-Year-Old Fossils
There’s a place in Michigan where you can touch something older than dinosaurs, older than trees, older than anything you’ve ever encountered in your daily life. Rockport State Recreation Area in Alpena is that place, and it’s been hiding in plain sight this whole time. Let’s start...
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Mio Airport to host Fly In/Drive In breakfast
MIO — The Mio Airport Fly In/Drive In Breakfast will be held July 11 from 8 a.m. to noon at Mio Airport. Breakfast will include pancakes, biscuits and gravy, eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5-10, and free for kids under 5.
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This Michigan Spot Serves Pie With A Side Of Squirrel Theater
Dining with squirrels sounds like a gimmick until you see it happen. They chase each other along the railing, pause to inspect a dropped crumb, then launch themselves between tree branches with a coordination that makes you wonder if they rehearse. The window seats here give you a front-row view...
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Muddy Paws Boarding & Grooming to receive fresh paint with new mural project
ALPENA, Mich. - After 19 years at the same location in the 1854 Fletcher building on Chisholm St in Alpena, owners of Muddy Paws Boarding and Grooming say they are honored to be the first location selected for the 2026 Fresh Waves public art project. The mural will be painted by nationally recognized artist, David Swartz . "We are excited to welcome David to Alpena in mid-July and to see this highly visible wall transformed into a work of public art that will bring beauty, inspiration, and increased visibility to our downtown community," said Michelle Sobek, owner of Muddy Paws Grooming. "As a local business that serves pets and the people who love them, we believe this mural is a perfect fit for Muddy Paws. We are grateful to be part of a project that celebrates creativity, community, and the positive impact public art can have on residents and visitors alike," continued Sobek. There is no set timeline for how long it will take to complete the mural. The owners of Muddy Paws say they look forward to sharing the finished piece with the people of Alpena and guests in the community. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY WBKB 11. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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20 Burger Joints Up North
Summertime is burger time, whether it’s fresh off the grill in your backyard or at your favorite local burger joint. Many of you Northern Express readers might find your favorites on this (non-exhaustive) list from our 13-county coverage area, or perhaps you’ll treat this as an invitation to take a little drive and check out something new. Bon apetit!
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Michigan brothers fight hefty fees to run a lemonade stand
LANSING, MI – Seth Mielke, 11, and his two brothers – Ethan, 13, and Jonathan, 8 – sold lemonade at the Rogers City Farmer’s Market for three summers before the rules changed. One summer Friday last year, the trio was forced to stop. “I had lemonade...
Great Lakes Now
Quadrillions of Mussels Could Doom This Fish | Great Lakes Now | Full Episode
A documentary explores how quadrillions of tiny mussels are reshaping the Great Lakes. Could this spell doom for a beloved fish? In Alpena, Michigan, one surfer shows us how he adapted to surfing the Great Lakes after spending years surfing the Pacific Ocean. We catch up with Zaria Johnson from Ideastream Public media to find out why Ohioans are pushing back against data centers.
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This Enigmatic 1-Mile Trail Leads To A Forgotten 19th-Century Ghost Town In Michigan
Some places refuse to stay forgotten. One mile into the trees, the forest starts giving things back. A crumbling foundation here. A chimney rising out of nowhere there. The outline of a life that simply stopped one day and never started again. Michigan has wilderness that can genuinely take your breath away, but this trail offers something rarer than scenery.
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Going to Gaylord Golf Mecca
After many great trips to Michigan through the years, we finally made time for Gaylord Golf Mecca, and we’re glad we did. Paul Beachnau was the mastermind behind the Mecca concept, and it works, with three resorts and 16 golf courses in a “coopetition.” We found the region indubitably rich in great golf designs and a wide range of lodging options for a superb golf getaway. Here are several spots to stay and play:
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Paralympic powerlifter Bobby Body joins Alpena's SkellaFit as bench press coach
ALPENA, Mich. — A decorated Paralympic powerlifter and U.S. Army veteran who lost his leg in Iraq has joined a Northeast Michigan gym as its new Bench Press Coach. SkellaFit Personal Training announced Friday that Bobby Body has joined its staff, bringing with him an international competition résumé and a mission to make strength training accessible to athletes of all abilities. Body enlisted in the U.S. Army after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. While deployed in Iraq, a roadside bomb struck his Humvee during a mission, resulting in the loss of his leg. He turned to fitness during his recovery, which sparked a career in Para powerlifting that has taken him to the sport's highest levels. At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Body represented Team USA and finished fourth in the men's 107-kilogram division. He followed that with a bronze medal at the 2025 World Championships and a gold medal at the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile. SkellaFit owner Cristi Johnson said Body's arrival marks a significant moment for the gym and the broader Alpena community. "Bobby is an absolute force. What he has been able to accomplish at an Olympic level is not just impressive but