DH Day Barn by Kristina Lishawa Photography

Star Trails over the DH Day Barn

Kristina shared this photo of the D.H. Day Farm in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore back in November of 2015.

Opening Day for the Cheese Shanty in Fishtown!!

Capistrano has its swallows, Holland has its tulips, but for Leland & Leelanau County, one of the sure signs of Spring is Opening Day at the Village Cheese Shanty in Fishtown.
Leland Floating Wine Festival

Will a “Floating Wine Festival” save the day in Leland?

A secretive committee calling themselves only "The Friends of Bruce" announced an innovative, eleventh hour that just might save the 2024 Leland Wine & Food Festival.

Lively NeighborFood Market coming to SW Leelanau!

New market on M-72 will be a vibrant community food hub where fun, food and families can all happen together!

Northport creating “social district” for outdoor consumption of alcohol

The Leelanau Ticker's Art Bukowski shares that the village of Northport is creating Leelanau's first social district that will allow people to take alcoholic beverages bought in bars or restaurants and drink them in outdoor areas.
Sleeping Bear Dunes Ranger Programs

Spring Break with Sleeping Bear

Spring break is here! If you & your kids are too, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has a fun lineup of activities you can check out.

Forum: The Gender Pay Gap and How to Close It ~ Wed, March 6

In 2024, it is hard to believe the Gender Pay Gap still exists. But it does and Michigan ranks 37th among states. In Michigan, women are making 22 cents less per dollar earned by men.

2024 Leland Wine Festival Cancelled

The 2025 Leland Wine & Food Festival takes place Saturday, June 14
Dunebird Paddle Tennis Courts Rendering

Paddlecourts of Leelanau coming to Dune Bird Winery!

Today's Leelanau Ticker shares Dune Bird Winery is partnering with the Leelanau nonprofit Paddle Courts of Leelanau (PCOL) to build two platform tennis courts on the winery’s property later this year.

Leelanau Peat taking Mammoth Single Malt to the next level!

The Leelanau Ticker shares that Mammoth Distilling's special ingredient to take its spirits to the next level comes from right here in Leelanau.
Cidery from Scratch Heartwood Ciders of Maple City

Heartwood Ciders seeks approval for Maple City Cidery

The Leelanau Ticker shares that Maple City-based Heartwood Ciders, is seeking a site plan approval and special use permit (SUP) to develop parts of a 10-acre property.

Inflatable Planetarium Dome bringing immersive starwatching to schools

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National lakeshore now has an inflatable planetarium dome to enable immersive experiences related to the night sky, the Great Lakes ecosystem, and more!