Wave Escape by Mark Miller

Respect the waves of Lake Michigan!

According to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, more than 1,350 people have drowned in the Great Lakes over the last 15 years -That is half of all drownings in the Great Lakes & enough to make Lake Michigan the deadliest lake in the nation!

Manitou Island Transit sues Sleeping Bear NPS over ferry contract

Manitou Island Transit has been providing ferry service to the Manitou Islands since 1917. Now its back is up against the wall with the planned closure of the dock at South Manitou next year

2025 Leelanau Farmers Markets Summer Schedule

If you're looking to add some local food & farm products to your life, all five Leelanau Farmers Markets are in full swing for the summer!
4th, Up North ... ground burst! II by Ken Scott Photography

Leelanau & Traverse City Fourth of July Calendar (updated Jun 30, 2025)

Here's our list of Leelanau's 2025 Fourth of July celebrations including parades & fireworks!

Leland Wine Festival Returns to Leland Harbor!

The Leland Wine & Food Festival on June 14, 2025 is an annual opportunity to sip, savor, and celebrate in the heart of Northern Michigan wine country!

2025 Cheese Shanty Opening Day: Friday, April 18th!

The Village Cheese Shanty opens for the season TOMORROW, but they will there today from from 10-4 taking your orders over the phone!

Lake to Table with Carlson’s Fisheries

Explore the entire lake-to-table process of taking fish from Lake Michigan in Peshawbestown to Carlson's Fishery in Leland and all the way to a plate at the Cove!
Open for Business? by Mark Smith

Winter is ready to rumble!

Yesterday afternoon the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch for Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse & much of northern Michigan for 6+ inches of snow & high winds.
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
Mishe Mokwa at South Manitou Dock by Manitou Island Transit

Could this be the end of Fishtown’s Manitou Island Transit?

mLive shares that planned NPS closures of the Manitou Islands could drive Leland's 107 year old Manitou Island Transit out of business.
Leelanau Maritime Festival Wooden Boats

Leelanau Maritime History Festival this Saturday!

The Leelanau Historical Society invites you to join them for third annual Leelanau Maritime History Festival this Saturday from 10-3pm. 

The explosion of the Steamer Leelanau

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