Archive for category: Classic Leelanau

Bad air over Leelanau County this morning!

Readings from IQAir show that the Leelanau Peninsula has some of the worst air quality in the state this morning with an average AQI of 400!

Cherry Time in Leelanau!

Today seems like a perfect day to sit inside & eat locally grown cherries!

DNR looking for gray foxes in Leelanau County

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for Gray fox in Leelanau and all of Michigan & hoping you can help them pinpoint where they live.

The Bicentennial Barn at 50

Mr. Ramsay’s original design featured “two wind-blown flags, a historical map of the County, a portrait of George Washington; the south end of the barn shows the pioneer spirit of sharing the historic bounty of “The Little Finger,” and the today spirit of winter’s fun and summers blessing.
4th, Up North ... ground burst! II by Ken Scott Photography

Leelanau & Traverse City Fourth of July Calendar (updated July 2, 2026))

Here's our list of Leelanau's 2026 Fourth of July celebrations including parades & fireworks!
Jine 29 northport flooding by Russell Madsen

“Rain Bomb” explodes on Northport

A burst of slow-moving thunderstorms dumped an estimated 5-plus inches of rain in an hour and a half on Monday morning.

Omena Open House Party on Monday!

The Omena Presbyterian Church has launched a campaign to secure Barth House for recurring housing, expanded parking & event space, and also to preserve the character & charm of the property for perpetuity. 

What are the raw materials for an awesome Leelanau summer?

What do YOU think are the raw materials for an awesome summer day on the Leelanau Peninsula?
Aurora over Holy Rosary Catholic Church. by Watermark Photography

Northern Lights likely tonight over Leelanau!

A G3 alert means that that Northern Lights are LIKELY over Leelanau tonight!

Purple for June

Leelanau.com encourages you to do what you can to support research into this horrible disease that is responsible for two out of every three cases of dementia
Leelanau Conservancy Docents by Leelanau Conservancy

Share your love of Leelanau as a Conservancy Docent!

If you love wandering the woods, watching for wildlife, and soaking in the beauty of Leelanau; becoming a Leelanau Conservancy docent could be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.
Otters by Spencer Jacobs

Happy World Otter Day from Leeland Harbor!

The event was created a decade ago by the International Otter Survival Fund to raise awareness about endangered otters across the world.