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Where is Alpena located?
- Alpena is situated in northern Michigan, on the shores of Thunder Bay in Lake Huron. It is the largest town in this sparsely populated region.
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What is the main industry in Alpena?
- Tourism dominates the summer economy with population numbers swelling. The limestone quarry is an attraction with its bat cave, fossils and limestone formations.
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Why is the limestone quarry significant in Alpena?
- The quarry is also the reason why the world’s largest cement factory was established in Alpena. A related industry is the manufacture of machinery used to make concrete blocks.
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What is Thunder Bay known for?
- Thunder Bay is renowned for its unpredictable weather which has been responsible for over 200 shipwrecks. The area has been declared a marine sanctuary.
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