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: […]
Pumpkin patch. by John Levanen Post your comments about the week’s news, observations of the weather or the natural world or events below! The stories this week featured a couple of great events that we hope you didn’t miss, The 11 Oaks 3rd annual “Gardens for Africa” Music Fest and Leelanau Remembers – Oral History […]
Students from Leland Public School will offer an encore presentation of their oral history project, LEELANAU REMEMBERS, on Wednesday, October 14th from 7:00pm – 8:00pm at the Leland Performing Arts Center – Leland Public School. This presentation is free to the public. This oral history project was recently awarded the 2009 Michigan State History Prize […]
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The 11 Oaks 3rd annual “Gardens for Africa” MusicFest is scheduled for Sunday, October 11 from 3 til 7 PM at the Village Inn in Empire. The mission of 11 Oaks is to supply gravity-fed drip irrigation to the world’s poorest people, and they have a team working year-round in Lesotho with a Program Director […]
This week Leelanau.com had a couple interesting feature stories. Cougar siting have been common in northern Michigan. Take a look at the photos in the Leelanau Cougar story, and judge for yourself. Autumn in Leelanau County. Cherie also graced us with her beautiful writing in the story Autumn in Leelanau County. Don’t miss Marshall & […]
Autumn in Leelanau County has about as much charm as Antonio Banderas in an Armani suit…which is to say, plenty and how. The air is crisp as green apple, cider flows like rivers and grapevines heavy with labor, anticipate the ease of their burden. Driving along county roads you will notice pumpkins prime for picking. […]
The Northport Promise committee is hosting Marshall & Mary Collins’ Fried Chicken Dinner on Sunday, October 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m in the Old Gym at Northport Public School. Enjoy this rare chance to enjoy the Collins’ legendary traditional fried chicken dinner, complete with delicious sides like green beans with ham and candied […]
This photo, Stormy weather by danenmolly, reminds us that even stormy days are still beautiful in Leelanau. Please check out danemolly’s other photos on flickr. Also, remember, if you submit your photos of Leelanau to the Leelanau (dot com) flickr group, you may see your photos featured on Photo Friday or on various posts on […]
The Empire Renewable Energy Committee is hosting A Chili Day in Empire on Saturday, Oct 3 from Noon – 6:00 pm. Enjoy a day full of food, friends, and music in Johnson Park. Admission is free, and $10 will get you all you can eat chili with all the fixings. Local Vendors -Expert Speakers on […]