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Sugar Loaf sale to Leelanau Conservancy is official!

The land transfer of Sugar Loaf Mountain to the Conservancy is officially complete, permanently protecting the iconic Leelanau landmark!

Summer 2026 Internship Opportunities with Sleeping Bear Dunes NL

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is currently seeking summer interns interested in gaining hands-on experience.
Holding Hands Helps by Jim Sorbie

Annual Empire Winterfest this Saturday!

All Winterfest activities are free to attend, and the event is sponsored by the Empire Area Community Center.

Michigan High School athletes going pro

The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MSHAA) unveiled their new name, image, and likeness (NIL) rule yesterday.
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.