Surf Kayak by Andrew McFarlane

Climate Change is pushing our limits

This hurricane is nearing the mathematical limit of what Earth’s atmosphere over this ocean water can produce.
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

Sleeping Bear Trail Extension generates controversy

The Detroit Free Press shares that opposition is rising to a proposed extension of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail.
Our Little Town by Mark Smith

Yesterday & today in Omena are pretty similar!

It's pretty cool how little the village of Omena has changed in 100+ years!
Leelanau Maritime Festival Wooden Boats

Leelanau Maritime History Festival this Saturday!

The Leelanau Historical Society invites you to join them for third annual Leelanau Maritime History Festival this Saturday from 10-3pm. 
2024 Boardman-Ottaway River Sturgeon Release Ceremony

Grand Traverse Band restoring lake sturgeon to Michigan waters

On Saturday the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians held their first annual Sturgeon Release Ceremony to return Nmé (Lake Sturgeon) into the Boardman-Ottaway River.

The explosion of the Steamer Leelanau

On August 15th or 16th, 1908, the passenger steamer Leelanau that serviced North & South Lake Leelanau exploded.
Omena Mayor Lucky Dinero Bosco

Omena Mayoral Election a true horse race in 2024

The Omena Historical Society shares that the new Mayor of Omena has been elected in a horse race!

Cruise to North Manitou Shoal Light on Thursday!

Join an evening boat cruise to view the North Manitou Shoal Light (The Crib) aboard Manitou Island Transit's Mishe-Mokwa!
Leelanau Pickleball Courts

Leelanau Pickleball Courts

The game of pickleball has been sweeping the nation, and Leelanau is no exception.

2024 Cedar Polka Fest in Jeopardy??

The Cedar Polka Fest Foundation still does not have a lease agreement with Solon Township

Petoskey is more than a stone

As a lot of you head to the beaches seeking Michigan's state stone, I thought it was an excellent time to re-share this essay.
Bruce & Debbie Simpson Good Harbor Winery 1995

History of the Leland Wine Festival

While we'd usually be reminding you about the annual Leland Wine & Food Festival coming up this weekend, Michigan's most venerable wine celebration was canceled this year due to a boater complaint.