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Sleeping Bear Trail Extension generates controversy

September 23, 2024

The Detroit Free Press shares that opposition is rising to a proposed extension of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail.

Plow Day at Ruby Ellen Farm ~ Sunday May 21st

May 2, 2023

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.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by Thomas DB

Happy 51st, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore!

October 21, 2021

On October 21st, 1970 the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore became the third National Lakeshore in the United States..

Autumn Reflections at Provemont Pond

October 18, 2021

Mark got an awesome shot of Provemont Pond near Lake Leelanau from earlier in October. Click through for more about this hidden gem!

The Fishtown Art Shanty could be your shop!

May 12, 2021

The Fishtown Art Shanty is a pop up space where artists, craftsmen and makers can be an intimate part of the Fishtown experience for a week from late May through October.

Annual Leelanau Wildflower Rescue Sale Memorial Day Weekend!

May 22, 2019

The annual Plant Sale takes place on Leland's Village Green from 9 AM - 4 PM this Friday & Saturday and offers the rare opportunity to purchase native ferns, trillium, and more along with a selection of native trees and shrubs provided!

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

May 15, 2019

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!