
Jurassic Lakeshore: The story of Gilbert the T-Rex
The story behind the T-rex fossil sculpture can be seen at Curtis Warnes’ new gallery off Plowman Road in Empire

Making of a Lake: North Bar edition
The name describes how the lake formed: it is ponded behind a sand bar. At times, the sand bar builds up and separates North Bar Lake from Lake Michigan. At other times, a small connecting channel exists between the two lakes.

Leelanau County & Traverse City Michigan Webcams
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Views of Empire, Leland, Glen Arbor, Lake Leelanau, Old Mission, Frankfort, and Traverse City - all from the comfort of your chair!

Surf's Up at Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak
Great feature on opportunities for kids (and adults) to learn to surf, paddleboard & have all kinds of fun on the water with Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak.

Glen Lake Wins State Basketball Championship
The Glen Lake Lakers Girls Basketball team has won their first state championship since 1978.

Days of Hazy Splendor
Here's hoping this summer is bringing you some days of hazy splendor!!

Glen Lake Restaurant Week ~ April 29 - May 7, 2022
The 7th annual Glen Lake Restaurant Week offers an array of dining around Glen Arbor.

Seasonal Housing Exchange for Summer Workers
This summer the Sleeping Bear Gateways Council is helping find hosts for seasonal employees through a housing exchange:

Ski the Sleeping Bear Trail in Leelanau County!
The Trail is predictably great for cyclists & hikers in warmer months, and thankfully the fun doesn't stop when the snow flies!

Fall for Leelanau with the Leelanau Conservancy
Check out highlights from Fall for Leelanau which takes place all week long!

CANCELLED! Empire Hops & Harvest Festival ~ Saturday, October 2nd
REGRETTABLY, THE 2021 EMPIRE HOPS & HARVEST FESTIVAL HAS BEEN CANCELLED!

Leelanau Farmers Market are ready for the 2021 Season!
Markets in Suttons Bay, Northport, Glen Arbor, Leland & Empire are open or opening soon with fresh, delicious & LOCAL food & farm products!