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Pop up Program at the Dune Climb

Spring Break at Sleeping Bear Dunes

Programs include Saturdays at the Lakeshore, Storytime with a Park Ranger, Piping Up for the Plovers, and pop-up programs
Sleeping Bear Dunes NL Ranger Teacher Program

Sleeping Bear Dunes NPS seeking Teacher-Ranger-Teacher

The virtual Teacher-Ranger-Teacher (TRT) to spend the summer collaborating with rangers to develop education programs.
Glen Lake Lakers Girls Basketball team State Champions

Glen Lake Wins State Basketball Championship

The Glen Lake Lakers Girls Basketball team has won their first state championship since 1978.
Soul Squeeze Cellars Official Wine of Detroit Pistons

Soul Squeeze Cellars partners with the Pistons

The Leelanau Ticker shares that Lake Leelanau-based Soul Squeeze Cellars has announced a deal to become an official wine partner of the Detroit Pistons.
North Bar Lake, Empire & Lake MI by Charles Bonham

Happy 52nd Birthday to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore!

On October 21st, 1970 the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore became the third US National Lakeshore. Here's hoping you get to spend some time with the Lakeshore soon!
Days of Hazy Splendor by Mark Smith

Days of Hazy Splendor

Here's hoping this summer is bringing you some days of hazy splendor!!
Leland Wine & Food Festival

35th annual Leland Wine Festival this Saturday, June 11th

After a two-year hiatus, the Leland Wine and Food Festival is back and better than ever this Saturday, June 11th!
Shalda Creek Iris by Michigan Nut Photography

Shalda Creek Iris

John got this shot of wild Iris along the banks of Shalda Creek in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. 
Lake Dreams by Francois

Lake Leelanau Dreams

A sweet shot from 5 years ago on June 3rd of a boat in the mist on Lake Leelanau.
Sandhill Crane & Colt in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Sandhill Cranes & Colt in Sleeping Bear!

This young sandhill crane is likely around two weeks old and under the watchful eyes of its parents.
Alewife Dieoff by Sleeping Bear Dunes NPS

Alewives return to Leelanau beaches

Some of Leelanau's beaches are currently littered with multitudes of dead fish known as the alewife. Learn about them here!
Cherry Jubilation by Mark Smith

Cherry Jubilation

Along with everything else, cherry blossoms  haveexploded across Leelanau in the last week as warm weather released pent-up energy.