Organized in 1869, Alcona County is a county in northeastern Michigan with a 2020 population of 10,167, down from 10,942 in 2010.

The largest city in Alcona County is Harrisville. Harrisville offers sunrises across Lake Huron, and not much more.

Here are the remaining cities in Alcona County:

• Barton City
• Black River
• Curran
• Glennie
• Greenbush
• Lincoln
• Mikado
• Spruce

Logger’s Trace Golf Course is one of the more popular golf courses in Alcona County. Another option if you don’t like to golf is to go to the Harrisville State Park. I’ve been here several times and it is far enough north to be much less crowded than other eastern Michigan state parks you will find several hours south in the state.

The US 23 Heritage Route goes through Alcona County. It’s a nice drive that offers some scenic views of Lake Huron.

The Alcona Brew Haus is the best place to try local beers and wines. They also have an allergen-friendly menu. A burger with kettle chips and a pickle will run you $12-$15, as of early 2022. No doubt these prices may vary, but it gives you a general idea. More than the cheapest diner, less than a boutique eatery.

Harrisville has a Dollar General, the Harrisville Harbor Grocery, The Hollyhock Emporium, a local consignment store, and The Alcona County Coffee Company. The Alcona County Coffee Company offers free wi-fi, so if you’re on vacation in the area and need to connect to the internet, it’s probably worth stopping by and getting a cup of joe.

Just north of Harrisville is Sturgeon Point Lighthouse. Sturgeon Point Lighthouse was built in 1870 and costs $3 if you want to make the climb. It is not a very tall climb, but still a pretty cool piece of Northeastern Michigan History.