Leelanau.com is committed to developing a truly comprehensive guide to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The Guide will have basic information for first-time visitors, as well as in-depth features about park resources for folks who are already familiar with the National Lakeshore but want to be even better informed. I have enthusiastically agreed to edit […]
Driving today on the Leelanau Peninsula, I noticed the cherry trees beginning to bloom. Apparently, the south side of the farms have warmed and are ready to begin the growing season, while the trees planted in the north appeared a little less eager to wake from winter’s slumber. Within days, the orchards will be adorned […]
Much has changed in Northport during the two years since the first Northport – Omena Summit in 2007. The sewer project is complete and functioning. The 2nd round of Northport graduates will be accepting their tuition funds from the Northport Promise this spring. Work is underway on the Northport Highlands. Many new businesses have opened […]
Here’s an essay from James D. Sprattmoran to shake things up a little… This evening after work I walked on the hillside among poplars and basswood looking in the leaf-fall for morels. In an hour I filled a mesh bag with thirty and came home and sautéed them in butter and olive oil and sprinkled […]
Wild Kitchen is a new feature from Timothy Young, owner and chef at Food for Thought. Be sure to visit their web site for great organic and wild harvested gourmet products food products. If you have any questions or comments, post them below in the comments or email timothy@foodforthought.net. Okay, there is still some snow […]
The Leelanau Township Library is the oldest library in Leelanau County. History shows this library dating back to at least 1856. Historians have the Rev. George Smith to thank for that date, as he mentions it in his diary that year. The current building was dedicated in 1968 and opened for public use and perusal. […]
??????The Leland Township Harbor and Marina provides 45 transient slips and 1 commercial slip. Services that are available are: radio (Ch. 16 & 9), transient dockage, gasoline and diesel, water, restrooms and showers, holding tank pump-out, launch ramp, picnic tables/grill, playground/park, dog run, electricity: 110V., 30 amp- 220V., 50 amp. Its global coordinates are: 45° […]
A beautiful river that winds it way north, from the bottom of the Leelanau Peninsula to South Lake Leelanau. The river bends and twists through the Solon swamp, finally emptying into South Lake Leelanau. The current is negligible so canoers and kayakers will have no problem negotiating the river. Plus, there are many opportunities on […]
The Crystal River is a perfect river for a nice leisurely float, its crystal clear waters allows you to see right down to the river bed, and are perfect for swimming. Canoeing or kayaking the main stretch of river takes 2-3 hours, spanning 7 miles, most of which are in the Sleeping Bear National Park. […]
The Leland Township Public Library staff, board, and volunteers work to offer information and educational services in both traditional and innovative ways that anticipate the needs of their growing and changing population. Free wireless internet makes it easy to keep up to date with news, events and more. DVDs are available to rent and books […]
The library has served the residents of Empire, Glen Arbor, and Kasson townships since 1977. The library was first housed in an annex of the former Bolton Department Store building in Empire. In 1983, the library moved down the street to its current location, previously used as the Empire Fire Hall. Over the past few […]
Glen Haven was first a refuge for schooner and steamboats traversing Lake Michigan from Chicago to the Straits of Mackinaw. When these boats would dock at Glen Haven they would be restocked with fuel (wood), fresh food, and additional supplies. As Glen Haven grew, farmers and lumbermen shipped their products out of the dock at […]