It’s a town … and a lake!

The explosion of the Steamer Leelanau

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

Ditch the (swimmers) Itch

These ducks may look pretty punk & cool, but they are the main culprit in the spread of swimmers itch!!

Fire up the shortcake, it’s Strawberry Season!!

The Bardenhagens checked to see if the berries were ready to pick and it turns out they ARE!!
Tilting by john levanen

The Legend of the Lake Leelanau Monster

A good story to share when you’re floating around this weekend is the tale of the Lake Leelanau Monster.
Soul Squeeze Cellars Official Wine of Detroit Pistons

Soul Squeeze Cellars partners with the Pistons

The Leelanau Ticker shares that Lake Leelanau-based Soul Squeeze Cellars has announced a deal to become an official wine partner of the Detroit Pistons.
Lake Dreams by Francois

Lake Leelanau Dreams

A sweet shot from 5 years ago on June 3rd of a boat in the mist on Lake Leelanau.
These are the Rules of Our Town by Mark Smith

These are the Rules

Mark reminds us that the sign on the bridge across the Narrows in Lake Leelanau makes the rules of Lake Leelanau clear.
Provemont Pond by Mark Smith

Autumn Reflections at Provemont Pond

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

The tale of the Lake Leelanau Monster

We hope you enjoy the story from the early 1900s of young William Gauthier's encounter with a strange creature on North Lake Leelanau!
Cruise Leelanau - Leland Boat Tours

Cruise Lake Leelanau from Leland!

Cruise Leelanau is a boat excursion where people can relax on his electric cruise A Lake Trick and enjoy the beautiful sights Lake Leelanau and the Leland River have to offer.
Home Stretch

HomeStretch working to create affordable apartments in Leelanau

The nonprofit is in the process of acquiring a 2.6-acre parcel of land from the Leelanau County Land Bank Authority to develop eight below market rate apartments.

South Lake Leelanau Meteorite of January 28, 1879

In the Grand Traverse Journal, Richard Fidler related a forgotten tale of a meteorite that hit Leelanau County a hundred thirty-none years ago today.