Riders on the Storm
Here’s a simply stunning shot by Mark Smith of a stormfront rolling over the Manitou Islands.
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Red, White & Blues Benefit at Bel Lago
The event is a benefit for Reining Liberty Ranch that offers community-based programs that serve Veterans, their families, and other disabled/at-risk individuals within the Grand Traverse Community.
Corn Days
Mark got this gorgeous shot near Omena. Here’s hoping you get a chance to bite into some delicious Leelanau sweet corn soon!
Tour the Crib! North Manitou Lightkeepers offering tours
Trips leave from Leland harbor on a charter fishing boat, captained by Jim Muñoz. At this point, tours are open to members who have signed up to support the North Manitou Light Keepers’ restoration effort.
Michigan Lake Appreciation: Glen Lake edition
While Minnesota gets a lot of mileage out of their “Land of 10,000 Lakes” slogan, Michigan has over 10,000 lakes larger than 5 acres.
Olean’s Dispensary: August opening for Leelanau’s first marijuana provisioning center
The Leelanau Ticker has an update on Olean’s Dispensary in Northport which opens in mid-August & will be Leelanau County’s first marijuana provisioning center.
2021 Dunesville Music Festival this Weekend!
The festival includes a big lineup of musical acts, eclectic vendor alley with food & crafts, an art gallery, fire performers, an excellent slate of workshops, and a kids tent with tons of fun!
Vine & Dine: Leelanau Wineries Setting the Table
Emily Tyra has a nice feature in the Leelanau Ticker about how Leelanau’s wineries are raising their dining game.
2021 Chicago to Mackinac Race kicks off Friday!
This Friday (July 16) will be the 112th annual, and 240 entrants will start from Chicago’s Navy Pier on the 289 nautical mile journey to Mackinac Island.
Woolsey Airport to dedicate historical marker
This Wednesday, July 14 at noon, Woolsey Airport north of Northport will dedicate a Michigan Historical Marker honoring the airport’s namesake with a ceremony including a Coast Guard flyover.
Lively Lands Music Festival ~ August 20-22, 2021
LivelyLands music festival seeks to offer a diverse lineup of artists from every walk of life with 3 days of music, local food, games, local craft beer, wine, and more!
Glen Arbor Players present My Weekend in the Catskills
The Glen Arbor Players will start their 2021 season with My Weekend in the Catskills, the Michigan premier of a rollicking comedy by playwright Vince Rhomberg.