Lake Michigan ... anticipation

Meteors & Moonbeams this Weekend!

EarthSky shares that since the radiant - the point in the sky from which the meteors appear to radiate - for the Geminid Meteor Shower rises in mid-evening, you can watch for these meteors all night long in the days before & after the evenings of December 13-14.
Twilight's Last Gleaming by Mark Smith

NOAA 2025 Winter Outlook calls for warmer, wetter winter for Leelanau

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released their seasonal outlook for Winter 2024-2025
Sleeping Bear Bay by Mark Smith

Happy 54th Birthday, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore!

54 years ago today the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore became the third US National Lakeshore.
County Road Ends at Water by Glen Arbor Sun

County Road Ends at Water

A perfect reminder for everyone to pay attention to your driving & traffic laws as we head into the Labor Day Weekend.

Milo, Morazan, Manitou

If you love the Great Lakes and aren’t yet following the exploits of Milo’s owner, Great Lakes shipwreck explorer Chris Roxburgh, then today is your lucky day!!
Lake Michigan ... strawberry moon by Ken Scott Photography

Summer Solstice & the Strawberry Moon

The summer solstice is the point when the sun reaches its highest and northernmost point in the sky & the moment that summer officially begins.
Piping Plover Chick by Bill VanderMolen

Park Protects Piping Plover

If you’re on the Lake Michigan shore in Sleeping Bear this weekend, there’s a chance you may see one of these small shorebirds scurrying along the water’s edge with some unique legwear.
Super Blue Moon over Northport Bay 8-30-23 by Mark Morton

Super Blue Moon over Northport Bay

Did you get a chance to see the moon last night? If not, Mark has you covered!! 
Narnia Webcam on Little Glen Lake

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.
Diving the Kyle Spangler by Chris Roxburgh

Interview with Shipwreck Diver Chris Roxburgh

The Leelanau Ticker has a great feature on local shipwreck diver & frequent Leelanau.com contributor Chris Roxburgh.
Days of Hazy Splendor by Mark Smith

Days of Hazy Splendor

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