Towns, parks and other places in Leelanau County, Michigan

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.

Petoskey is more than a stone

As a lot of you head to the beaches seeking Michigan's state stone, I thought it was an excellent time to re-share this essay.
Rainbows Over Lake Michigan by James Eye View Photography

Double Rainbows over Lake Michigan

James got some great shots of a double rainbow at sunrise over Lake Michigan in Empire yesterday morning.

Seth Bernard & Jordan Hamilton in Concert Sunday!

The first concert in the 2024 Lively Lands Concert Series is this Sunday, headlined by one of our favorite dads, Seth Bernard.

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!!

Leland’s Bluebird Tavern & the Telgard Legacy

Abby Chatfield gives a great look at the how & why of the renovation and the history of one of Leelanau's leading restaurant families.
Bruce & Debbie Simpson Good Harbor Winery 1995

History of the Leland Wine Festival

While we'd usually be reminding you about the annual Leland Wine & Food Festival coming up this weekend, Michigan's most venerable wine celebration was canceled this year due to a boater complaint.
at Bardenhagen Berries Farm

Strawberries just around the corner!

They are thinking strawberry season could begin around the weekend of June 7-9th!

2024 Northport Photo Exhibit Opens Friday, May 24

The annual exhibit features beautiful and creative works from professional and emerging photographers who will be showing their skill with a variety of subjects and continues through June 9.
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.
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.

Sleeping Bear Dunes Volunteer Training ~ Saturday, May 18th

If you are thinking about volunteering at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore but aren't sure where to start check out the Volunteer Training Day!