The NOAA/NWS Space Weather Prediction Center reports that geomagnetic Storm Watches are in effect from December 9th - 11th, 2020 due to anticipated Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) effects giving us a good chance of seeing the northern lights!
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Science News has an excellent story by Ken Crowswell on the Geminid Meteor Shower which peaks this Sunday night (December 13) when countless meteors will shoot across the sky.
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Eric Carlson of the Leelanau Enterprise reports that Sugar Loaf Resort has been sold to a corporation known as SPV 45 LLC, which has ties to Leelanau County.
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“Nature is pleased with simplicity. And nature is no dummy.” ~Isaac Newton
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Mark captured this shot on the beach in Leland. Definitely not swimming weather!!
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We're excited to give a shoutout this morning to Leelanau photographer Mark Smith for winning the "Scenic Roadways, Byways, and Trails" category in Scenic Michigan's photo contest.
A big shoutout this morning to the Leelanau Ticker for highlighting the Leelanau Historical Society's Ghost Towns of Leelanau County series this morning.
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Here's a great shot by Charles of the barns at historic DH Day Farm in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the last day of October.
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The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore was officially authorized on October 21, 1970 making today the 50th birthday of Michigan's most visited national park.
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The Leelanau Ticker has a solid feature on the 13 candidates over 7 districts who are seeking a position on the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners on November 3.
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The NASA/NWS Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G2 (Moderate) Storm Watch for September 28-29th giving folks in Leelanau have a solid chance to see the northern lights!
Big Northern Lights possible over next three nights!!
2020 Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Sunday!
Sugar Loaf Resort sold again!
Nature is no dummy
A cold drink of water
Mark Smith’s Alpers Road Photo a Scenic Michigan Winner!
Explore Leelanau Ghost Towns with the Leelanau Historical Museum
October’s End at D. H. Day Farm
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore turns 50!
Autumn Mosaic
Meet the 2020 Candidates for Leelanau County Commissioner
Northern Lights likely tonight & tomorrow!