On M-22, just before Leland, you will notice The Snowbird Inn nestled among maple and oak trees, beside a tidy barn on sandy forest soil. An expansive home graciously awaiting the visit of far off travelers, this century old house resides right here in Northern Michigan, in the cranny of Good Harbor Bay. Together, innkeeper […]
*ojoyous1* creates a spook-taculor eerie mood with this untitled photo. Check out her other shots of the Brundage cemetery – Benzie county Michigan in her photostream. Don’t forget to check out all of the Halloween Happenings around Leelanau this weekend! Happy Halloween from Leelanau Communications!
Just north of Northport is an unassuming farm with a sign that simply says, “Antique Apples.” When visitors stop at the Christmas Cove Farm and farmer’s market, they learn from John and Phyllis Kilcherman exactly what an antique apple is: It is an apple that our ancestors grew and enjoyed. The origins date back in […]
Photo: 091018_5027_copy by jsorbieus The big news in Leelanau this week, is that The Narrows Bridge is finally open! Cherie gave us a look back at a Fountain Point Resort on Lake Leelanau. We also gave a preview of all the haunting Halloween activities happening this weekend. And we featured another fabulous fall color photo […]
The Carl Oleson Jr Bridge, commonly known at the Narrows Bridge finally re-opened for car Traffic on Saturday, October 24. News spread quickly via phone calls, emails, and even facebook posts. The Glen Arbor Sun reports: On Monday, an email from Bob Felt from the Michigan Department of Transportation’s Office of Communications reported that the […]
Nestled among a wooded country road stretching the distance of South Lake Leelanau, you may be surprised to discover one of the oldest historic resorts in the state of Michigan, second only to the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Known as Fountain Point, this enchanting hotel and collection of cabins summons guests back to a […]
Shalda Creek, Leelanau County, MI, October, 2003 by tpowell923 Another fabulous shot showing the fall beauty of Leelanau. Be sure to check this picture out in the original size!
Photo: Manitou and Momma Bear by jimflix Our stories for the week featured the Leelanau Vintners Toast the Season Wine Trail Tour and ticket giveaway. And the debut of a new Michigan grown cherry juice, Very Cherre. Also Bata is asking everyone to participate in their online 2010 Strategy Survey. And although we aren’t seeing […]
From the Grand Vision: BATA, the Bay Area Transportation Authority, needs your help to create its public transportation strategy for 2010 and beyond. Please provide your input by completing a short questionnaire. Look for the survey in your local newspaper or go to www.BATAsurvey.com to fill it out online. All registrants qualify for a prize […]
Courtesy of Absolute Michigan: Leelanau Tarts (fo-lomo) by farlane Old Orchard Brands debuts ‘Very Cherre’ premier line of cherry juice on mLive begins: Move over exotic pomegranate, acai and mangosteen. The All-American tart cherry could be the next rage in superhealthy “superfruits.” Old Orchard Brands is giving the simple pie fruit a chic makeover with […]
Mill Creek in Fall by Pentax K1000 Gal Where is your favorite fall spot in Leelanau? I agree with Pentax Gal with her choice of Mill Creek in Northport. Please be sure to check out here other photos in her flickr slideshow.
On October 17 and 18 the Grand Traverse Lighthouse, located within the Leelanau State Park, will host its 6th Annual Haunted Lighthouse. Hours on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. One can tour the decorated, spooky keepers dwelling and/or venture through the scary basement. Some new additions to this year’s event include: […]