Snowshoe or Ski on the Full Moon to Celebrate Sleeping Bear

he Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore continues its 50th anniversary activities with a snowshoe and/or cross-country ski on Saturday, February 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm at the Dune Climb.

2019 Detroit Red Wings Prospect Tournament & Training Camp

The Detroit Red Wings are in Traverse City for their annual NHL Prospect Tournament and Training Camp which runs September 6-16!

Moraine Shop & Studio Opening in Suttons Bay

Moraine Shop & Studio will celebrate its grand opening on August 3 and features jcurated ewelry, art and objects made by independent artisans and makers. The adjacent Moraine Studio will soon host workshops, events & classes taught by artists in a variety of different mediums.
2019 Plein Air Paintout

Northport Plein Air Weekend & Leelanau Summinar Plein Air Talk

The Northport Plein Air Weekend takes place July 27 & 28 with a reception & "wet paint" sale Sunday from 6-8 PM. There's also a talk tomorrow in Leland by artist W. Truman Hosner & a video coming later today!

North Bar Lake in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

North Bar Lake is one of the most popular beaches in the Lakeshore because it has shallow, clear water over a sandy bottom makes for warmer swim than in Lake Michigan. But for those who like the refreshing cool water and wave action of the big lake, you can walk across the low dunes that separate the two lakes in just a couple of minutes. The beaches of pure sand and the small outlet to Lake Michigan is ideal for the kids to play.

Lilac Season on the Leelanau Peninsula

One of the signs that spring is giving way to summer in Leelanau County is the blooming of lilacs. We have a ton of them, particularly around Leelanau’s many old farms, and they began to bloom a few days ago. If you’d like to get some in your own yard, read on!
Leland Wine & Food Festival

2019 Leland Wine & Food Festival – Saturday, June 8

Michigan's longest running wine festival returns to Leland for the 34th year this Saturday (June 8) from 12-6 PM. Taste & enjoy wines from 12 Leelanau Peninsula wineries (and a TC brewery) along with delicious specialties from 8 local food vendors & live music!

Leelanau County Board Meetings Coming to Video

Meetings of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners will be video-recorded beginning this summer. Equipment has been ordered and will be installed this summer to allow recordings.

Accidentals Father’s Day Show at Fountain Point!

The Accidentals​ are playing Friday, June 14th at Fountain Point Resort​ for a 6pm Father's Day show!! Tickets are limited!

Leelanau X-Files: Split Rail Reality at South Beach in Leland

In Here today, gone tomorrow in the Record-Eagle, Patti Brandt Burgess tells the confusing tale of a split-rail fence that appeared at Leland's South Beach on public property early Thursday morning and was gone as mysteriously as it came by Saturday morning.

Leelanau Trail & Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail are inaugural Pure Michigan Trails!

Pure Michigan has named the Leelanau Trail and the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail as two of their six inaugural Pure Michigan Trails! Thanks to EVERYONE who's preserving our trails, making them better & building new trails!

Leelanau Blues: Robin’s Nest Edition

Here's a shot of a robin's nest from May 13, 2017. Happy Spring everyone! In case anyone is concerned, this nest was at chest height in a tree at the end of my driveway and produced at least 2 baby robins.