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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.

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.

DNR looking for summer workers!

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for new members for their 1,300 person team of summer park workers.

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

Leelanau Historical Society Museum research grants

A 2026 Leelanau Press Research Fellowship can help you explore the history of the Leelanau Peninsula!

Leelanau County, Benzie County & Traverse City Area Food Resources

Resources to help family, friends & neighbors in Northwest Michigan get through the chaos caused by a lapse in SNAP benefit funding.
At the End of the Trail by James Banks

Happy 55th Birthday to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore!

Today is the 55th birthday of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Susan & Brian Price, Ed & Bobbie Collins, and Leelanau Conservancy director Tom Nelson

Farewell to Ed Collins, a champion for Leelanau

Remembering one of the Leelanau Conservancy's founders on his passing.

Manitou Island Transit sues Sleeping Bear NPS over ferry contract

Manitou Island Transit has been providing ferry service to the Manitou Islands since 1917. Now its back is up against the wall with the planned closure of the dock at South Manitou next year

It’s time for the annual Port Oneida Fair!

Step back in time this Saturday & Sunday from 10am - 4pm at the Port Oneida Fair to experience life as it was from the 1850s and early 1940s.

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.