According to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, more than 1,350 people have drowned in the Great Lakes over the last 15 years -That is half of all drownings in the Great Lakes & enough to make Lake Michigan the deadliest lake in the nation!
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The Leelanau Historical Society shares the story of the creator of Sugar Loaf's iconic logo, Mary Harris Dorman who had an influential & successful career in the greeting card industry before moving to Traverse City.
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There's no point in Michigan that's more than 6 miles from an inland lake or 85 miles from a Great Lake so there's no good excuses for neglecting the beach!
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NPR shares that Pure Michigan has a new partnership to develop fragrances inspired by some of the signature scents of Michigan including its beaches, flowers and vineyards.
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Manitou Island Transit has been providing ferry service to the Manitou Islands since 1917. Now its back is up against the wall with the planned closure of the dock at South Manitou next year
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Step back in time this Saturday & Sunday from 10am - 4pm at the Port Oneida Fair to experience life as it was from the 1850s and early 1940s.
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Ten years ago today, one of the strongest storms in memory ripped through the Leelanau Peninsula & northwest Michigan but focused its fury on Glen Arbor.
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The annual Suttons Bay Art Festival takes place this Saturday & Sunday
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Support the rehabilitation and public use of the old Leelanau County Poor Farm Barn at their Summer Picnic Concerts!
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Learn about Cindi John of Treaty Fish Co. in Peshawbestown who was assaulted at Walmart last weekend.
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The annual Chicago to Mackinac race started Friday but you have a chance to see the boats today!
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Respect the waves of Lake Michigan!
The story of the Sugar Loafer
Once more unto the beach, dear friends
Smells like Pure Michigan to me
Suttons Bay Sunflower Sunset
Manitou Island Transit sues Sleeping Bear NPS over ferry contract
It’s time for the annual Port Oneida Fair!
Leelanau Rewind: The Storm of August 2015
Suttons Bay Art Festival this weekend!
Leelanau County Poor Farm Concert Series
Support Tribal fisherwoman Cindi John after Walmart assault
Watch sailboats from the Chicago to Mackinac race today!