Michigan High School athletes going pro

The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MSHAA) unveiled their new name, image, and likeness (NIL) rule yesterday.
Snowy Owl, Snowy Northport by Sheen Watkins Photography

Snowy Owl, Snowy Northport

The unforgettable magic of a snowy owl!
Blizzard at the Maritime Academy by John Russell

Remembering Michigan’s Ultimate Snow Day: The Blizzard of ’78

48 years ago one of the most powerful blizzards in Michigan history brought the state to a standstill.

All the Winter Warnings in effect today

The National Weather Service also has a Gale Warning, Hazardous Weather Warning, and a Winter Storm Warning in effect for Leelanau right now!

Hans “Peppi” Teichner put northern Michigan on skis

Hans “Peppi” Teichner was a noted professional at Sun Valley, Idaho and won the Diamond Sun Award. Later in his career he contributed enormously to developing interest in skiing among junior skiers in Michigan.

Christian youth ministry clubhouse sparks zoning issue

Currently with Christal Frost, Christal discusses a proposed Youth for Christ youth ministry “clubhouse” in downtown Leland that has ignited debate over zoning, parental rights, and religious freedom.
Super Moon over Suttons Bay by Trish P

Saturday’s Full Wolf Supermoon will have you howling!

The full Wolf Supermoon of January 3rd is going to put in one of the brightest appearances of which our Moon is capable.
Sugar Loaf Aerial View

Leelanau.com’s 2025 Year in Review

Our top stories & photos from 2025 include the re-opening of Sugar Loaf, Sleeping Bear Dunes' 55th Birthday, and an FBI raid on a Leelanau cult!

Merry Christmas from Leelanau.com!

I'd like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas & happy holiday season that brings you and those you love as much magic & love as possible.

Carhartt highlights Suttons Bay’s Jesse Fox as first holiday hero

Michigan-based Carhartt just released a new commercial shot in Suttons Bay, and they also did a great short feature on their first Holiday Hero

Geminid Meteor Shower peaks SATURDAY & features 60+ colorful meteors an hour!

The Headlands International Dark Sky Park shares that it's almost time for the peak of the annual Geminid Meteor Shower

Polar Vortex about to Triple Dip on Leelanau!

Accuweather shares that (along with much of the US) Leelanau County is facing a rare “triple dip” polar vortex.