Evergiven Leland Harbor

Evergiven in trouble again

While much of the world rejoiced at the freeing of the Evergiven from the Suez Canal earlier this week, residents of the village of Leland awoke this morning to find that the hapless captain had somehow managed to run the vessel aground, blocking the entrance to Leland's harbor.

Leelanau’s first marijuana dispensary, Olean’s of Northport

Olean's dispensary, Leelanau County’s first recreational cannabis shop, will open later this spring or early summe
The House at the End of the Dock by Mark Smith

The House at the End of the Dock

I can't be the only person who wishes I lived in the Hall Cottage in Fishtown!

Support the Leelanau Chamber’s online auction

The Leelanau Peninsula Chamber holding a Virtual Business-to-Business (B2B) Auction to aid the Chamber and its local business members.
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

Leelanau and the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail Connection

The University of Michigan and TART Trails are seeking your input on options to connect the Leelanau Trail and the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail.
Whaleback Sunrise by Mark Smith

Whaleback Winter Sunrise

Mark took this stunning shot of Whaleback a couple of days ago in Leland.

Cedar City Market opens in Cedar

UpNorth Live reports that the Cedar City Market has officially opened at the former Pleva's Meats location in Cedar.

Leelanau guest stars in Carhart/Guinness commercial

The Leelanau Ticker shared a new St. Patrick’s Day commercial from Carhartt and Guinness recently shot on the Leelanau Peninsula by Grand Rapids director Kevin Steen.
Fishtown Frozen by Mark Smith

Fishtown Frozen

Mark writes: Sunny but oh so cold in Fishtown yesterday.
Grapes at Good Harbor Vineyards

Harbor Hill Fruit Farms receives Rural Development Grant

UpNorth Live reports that Harbor Hills Fruit Farms, the parent company to Good Harbor Vineyards and Aurora Cellars, has received a Rural Development Fund grant worth $100,000.

Eerie Ice on North Bar Lake

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore shared a cool video of the unearthly sounds of the ice on North Bar Lake in Empire on their Twitter.
Fishtown's Joy by Mark Smith

Commercial fish producers file lawsuit against DNR

The Leelanau Ticker reports that the Michigan Fish Producers Association (MFPA) has filed a class action lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to protect the future commercial fishing in Leland’s Fishtown and the rest of the Great Lakes.