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4th, Up North ... ground burst! II by Ken Scott Photography

Leelanau & Traverse City Fourth of July Calendar (updated July 2, 2026))

Here's our list of Leelanau's 2026 Fourth of July celebrations including parades & fireworks!
Jine 29 northport flooding by Russell Madsen

“Rain Bomb” explodes on Northport

A burst of slow-moving thunderstorms dumped an estimated 5-plus inches of rain in an hour and a half on Monday morning.

The Church in the Orchard: St Wenceslaus Catholic Church of Gills Pier

Amongst the blossoms of the cherry orchards sits St. Wenceslaus Church and Cemetery.

Valentine’s Night Northern Lights

The NOAA NWS Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G2 Warning for the aurora borealis with a kP of 6 expected tonight which gives us a solid chance of seeing the northern lights tonight!!
Snowy Owl, Snowy Northport by Sheen Watkins Photography

Snowy Owl, Snowy Northport

The unforgettable magic of a snowy owl!

DNR looking for summer workers!

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for new members for their 1,300 person team of summer park workers.
The Hunter's Moon by Scott Cain

Hunter’s Moon & Taurid Meteors

Nature is particularly cooperative around the time of the autumnal equinox to make the fall full moonrises special.

Leelanau Uncaged ~ Last Saturday in September in Northport!

Celebrate creativity in all its forms with musical performers, dancers, artists, and food vendors in a daylong celebration of art & music with something for every age & taste!!
Ride the Calm by Renee Kaufmann

Ride the Calm to September’s Beauty

Renee Kaufman reminds us that September has turned up the beauty meter with sunshine, warmth and calm waters.

Jeff Lamb’s Leelanau Fall

On mornings like this when fall is touching the tips of the leaves, I like to remember photographer & friend Jeff Lamb who passed on fourteen years ago.

Smells like Pure Michigan to me

NPR shares that Pure Michigan has a new partnership to develop fragrances inspired by some of the signature scents of Michigan including its beaches, flowers and vineyards.

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!