Leelanau Rewind: The Storm of August 2015

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.
Artist by Diane Greene Lent

Suttons Bay Art Festival this weekend!

The annual Suttons Bay Art Festival takes place this Saturday & Sunday

Leelanau County Poor Farm Concert Series

Support the rehabilitation and public use of the old Leelanau County Poor Farm Barn at their Summer Picnic Concerts!

Support Tribal fisherwoman Cindi John after Walmart assault

Learn about Cindi John of Treaty Fish Co. in Peshawbestown who was assaulted at Walmart last weekend.
Chicago to Mackinac Race Tracker July 21 2025

Watch sailboats from the Chicago to Mackinac race today!

The annual Chicago to Mackinac race started Friday but you have a chance to see the boats today!
Sugar Loaf Aerial View

Leelanau Conservancy to reopen Sugar Loaf

The Leelanau Conservancy dropped the most exciting local news in recent memory last night with the announcement that they would be acquiring long dormant Sugar Loaf Resort.

Glen Lake | From the Top … and From the Past

Roger took this with his Argus C3, probably in the summer of 1965.

Watch the Chicago to Mac sailboat race this weekend!

Leelanau is a great place to watch the Chicago to Mac sailing race from!
Choices by Mark Smith

Big Brother turns its eye towards Leelanau

The Leelanau Ticker reports that the question of traffic cameras came before the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners yesterday.

2025 Leelanau Farmers Markets Summer Schedule

If you're looking to add some local food & farm products to your life, all five Leelanau Farmers Markets are in full swing for the summer!
Ripening Redcurrants by Mark Smith

Ripening Redcurrants

A glowing shot from Mark's garden. He says that the robins love to eat them!

FBI Raids Twin Flames cult leaders in Suttons Bay

Yesterday federal, state and local law enforcement officers raided the Leelanau County home of Jeff and Shaleia Divine, leaders of the Twin Flames Universe organization.