David and Sally on the front porch of Tamarack in 1992. Courtesy Traverse, the Magazine, January 1992

The story of Omena’s Tamarack Gallery

Omena Village Preservation Association shares the wonderful story of how Sally & David Viskochil came to own the iconic Tamarack Gallery in Omena.
Fireflies ... Summer Nights by Ken Scott

Fireflies are disappearing. Let’s save them.

National Geographic has a great article with tips on how you can help stop fireflies from vanishing because dammitall do we really want our great grandchildren and their's growing up in a world without fireflies??
Golden Rule off Diamond Head captain Katie Thompson

Golden Rule Peace Boat coming to Grand Traverse Bay

The Ticker's Beth Milligan shares the story of the the Golden Rule and its August 22-23 visit to Traverse City.
Starting Line of the Running Bear Run

Running Bear Run ~ Tuesday July 25th in Glen Arbor

The race is sponsored by the Glen Arbor Women’s Club and proceeds provide scholarships for Glen Lake School seniors.
2023 Port Oneida Run

Port Oneida Benefit Run ~ Saturday, August 5th

This is the only race that winds through the beautiful scenery of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore’s Port Oneida Rural Historic District.
Gearing orchard in 1971

Where are Herman’s trees?

The Glen Arbor Sun debuts their new Leelanau Farming Family Series with the beautiful article "Where are Herman’s trees?" by Rebecca Carlson.
Ann Arbor to Traverse City Railroad Line

Ann Arbor to Traverse City Rail is one step closer

Updates on a metro Detroit to northern Michigan cities including Traverse City and Petoskey includes news the state is pursuing money to extend rails to Canada.
NPS Fire Truck - NPS Photo

National Lakeshore prescribed burn on Port Oneida today

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore plans to conduct a prescribed fire in two areas of the Lakeshore today.
Ruby Ellen Farm Plow Day

Plow Day at Ruby Ellen Farm ~ Sunday May 21st

After a three-year hiatus, Ruby Ellen Farm will once again host Plow Day, in partnership with the Northwest Michigan Draft Horse and Mule Association.
Chef Abra Berens

A Conversation with Chef & Author Abra Berens ~ May 13th

Join Abra Berens and Leelanau County fruit growers Gene Garthe, Pete Laing and Nikki Rothwell for a evening of conversation celebrating Abra's newest book Pulp: A Practical Guide to Cooking with Fruit.
Fishtown 5k Runner

Fishtown 5k returns July 15th

Runners not only follow a route that weaves through the picturesque neighborhoods of Leland, but they’ll get views of both Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan.

Explore Sugar Loaf with Ruin Road

Grand Rapids-based Ruin Road has a great video that melds modern and past video & photos of Sugar Loaf.