Archive for category: empire

The Brief but Thrilling Saga of Empire’s Sugar Bear

The Glen Arbor Sun shared this video of a VERY persistent bear that made off with a 50-pound bag of sugar & also apparently has a taste for chicken

Lively NeighborFood Market coming to SW Leelanau!

New market on M-72 will be a vibrant community food hub where fun, food and families can all happen together!
Gilbert the T-Rex Tyrannasaurus Rex Sculpture

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
North Bar Lake by Jeff Dehmel

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.

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 Lakers Girls Basketball team State Champions

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 by Mark Smith

Days of Hazy Splendor

Here's hoping this summer is bringing you some days of hazy splendor!!
Funistrada at Glen Lake Restaurant Week

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 Workers in Leelanau County

Seasonal Housing Exchange for Summer Workers

This summer the Sleeping Bear Gateways Council is helping find hosts for seasonal employees through a housing exchange:
Grooming the Sleeping Bear Trail

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 Leelanau Conservancy

Fall for Leelanau with the Leelanau Conservancy

Check out highlights from Fall for Leelanau which takes place all week long!
Empire Hops & Harvest Festival

CANCELLED! Empire Hops & Harvest Festival ~ Saturday, October 2nd

REGRETTABLY, THE 2021 EMPIRE HOPS & HARVEST FESTIVAL HAS BEEN CANCELLED!