Towns, parks and other places in Leelanau County, Michigan

Starting Line of the Running Bear Run

Running Bear Run ~ Tuesday July 25th in Glen Arbor

The race is sponsored by the Glen Arbor Women’s Club and proceeds provide scholarships for Glen Lake School seniors.
2023 Port Oneida Run

Port Oneida Benefit Run ~ Saturday, August 5th

This is the only race that winds through the beautiful scenery of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore’s Port Oneida Rural Historic District.
Lake Leelanau Narrows Yacht Club

Live from the Lake Leelanau Narrows

TV 9&10 has added their latest Leelanau Peninsula webcam at the Lake Leelanau Narrows Yacht Club.

Northern Lights are coming – how to see them in Leelanau

There's a strong possibility of significant Northern Lights next week so here's our list of tips to see the aurora borealis!!

Pretty Soon Now (cherries that is)

As you can see from the photo, cherries are going to be ripe early in 2023.

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.
Harry Goldson Memorial JazzFest

Harry Goldson Memorial JazzFest ~ July 8th in Suttons Bay

On Saturday, July 8th from 1-9pm the Suttons Bay JazzFest will honor the memory of founder Harry Goldson under the big tent at Marina Park in Suttons Bay.
Leland Wine & Food Festival

Leland Wine & Food Festival ~ Saturday, June 10, 2023

The event is Michigan's oldest continuously running wine festive & features non-stop live music from Laura Rain & the Caesars & FUNKTION along with wine, beer & dining options!
2023 Suttons Bay Art & Wine Walk

Suttons Bay Art Walk ~ Friday, June 16, 2023

Visit participating shops, meet award-winning local artists, and sample Leelanau County wines.
Gearing orchard in 1971

Where are Herman’s trees?

The Glen Arbor Sun debuts their new Leelanau Farming Family Series with the beautiful article "Where are Herman’s trees?" by Rebecca Carlson.
Drawer Boy Glen Arbor Readers Theater

Glen Arbor Players Readers Theater presents The Drawer Boy

The troupe will present The Drawer Boy by Michael Heaton from June 8-10th at the Glen Lake Church.
NPS Fire Truck - NPS Photo

National Lakeshore prescribed burn on Port Oneida today

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore plans to conduct a prescribed fire in two areas of the Lakeshore today.