I titled this photo “Mostly cloudy with rain” to call attention to something that has been bothering me. For the last three weekends, our weather forecast has been absolutely terrible. The weather itself doesn’t seem to be paying attention, and folks in Leelanau County have been rewarded with three pretty darn nice spring weekends. Sure, […]
On Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 6 PM the Bay Theatre in Suttons Bay will present a special premiere showing of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Rated PG-13). Leland Division 1 and 2 Odyssey of the Mind teams both captured 1st place at the regional and state competitions and now move […]
Sleeping Bear by kuku4manitou News from the Week News from the week included the launch of our Leelanau Cherry Blossom Report (they’re looking amazing!), a link to a massive Sleeping Bear Dunes travel feature that we produced on Absolute Michigan, Saturday educational walks in the Lakeshore for May (frogs, beavers, wildflowers & birds!), an article […]
The 2008 Priority Health Tour de Leelanau bicycle race will be held next Sunday (May 25). This race is sanctioned by the International Cycling Union, UCI, and USA Cycling and is a heck of a lot of fun! It had been held in September but is moving to Memorial Day Weekend this year. Race director […]
Leland Public School and St. Mary’s School once again join forces under the direction of Jeremy John Evans to bring you a fabulous musical production with a cast and crew of over 70 students. Based on the popular comic strip that was first published in 1923, ANNIE tells the story of how a young, optimistic […]
Every Saturday in May the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will hold a ranger-led, educational walk in the Lakeshore. Meet at the Visitor Center in Empire on Saturdays at 1 PM. Here are the topics: May 10 – The World of Frogs – What would spring be without the sound of frogs? Why are they […]
Over on our Absolute Michigan web site, we’re featuring Leelanau’s own National Lakeshore in Dig Michigan: Sleeping Bear Dunes. It begins: The October 21, 1970 Act of Congress that established the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore declared that “…the Congress finds that certain outstanding natural features, including forests, beaches, dune formations, and ancient glacial phenomena, […]
Sleeping Bear Dunes 0822 by SNiedzwiecki News from the Week In addition to some upcoming events, we posted the Leelanau Cherry Blossom Report (which we’re updating as the blossoms update!) The Week’s Weather The weather was what you want from spring, some sun, some rain and not too hot allowing blossoms and buds to develop […]
Dan took this photo of The Bufka Farm last weekend. He has several more photos from around the county and area on Saturday.
The Leelanau School in Glen Arbor is hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch this Sunday (May 11) from 10 AM to 2 PM to benefit Leelanau County Habitat for Humanity. This is a terrific brunch for the whole family and funds raised will help pay for a habitat house that is currently under construction in Maple […]
Every month we make a post where you can let folks know about news items, fun things you did and observations of what’s happening in the great outdoors. Every May we know we can expect cherry blossoms and the beginning of the summer travel season. This May on Leelanau.com, we’re also going to be focusing […]
Traverse City hosts a Downtown Art Walk tomorrow night (Friday, May 2) from 5-9 PM. You’re invited to enjoy a self guided tour of galleries and exhibits in Downtown Traverse City featuring local art and wine. Visit each participating location, receive a stamp and enter to win a $500 Downtown Shopping Spree. Walking guides will […]