Towns, parks and other places in Leelanau County, Michigan

Summer 2026 Internship Opportunities with Sleeping Bear Dunes NL

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is currently seeking summer interns interested in gaining hands-on experience.
Holding Hands Helps by Jim Sorbie

Annual Empire Winterfest this Saturday!

All Winterfest activities are free to attend, and the event is sponsored by the Empire Area Community Center.

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!!

Empire Beach Ice Caves

Robin shared these otherworldly shots of the ice caves on Empire Beach earlier this week.

Celebrate Galentines Day in Glen Arbor

The businesses of Glen Arbor invite you to grab your friends & join them this Saturday, February 7 for Galentine's Day in Glen Arbor featuring shopping, winter adventures, and sweet treats and sips.
Snowy Owl, Snowy Northport by Sheen Watkins Photography

Snowy Owl, Snowy Northport

The unforgettable magic of a snowy owl!

All the Winter Warnings in effect today

The National Weather Service also has a Gale Warning, Hazardous Weather Warning, and a Winter Storm Warning in effect for Leelanau right now!

Hans “Peppi” Teichner put northern Michigan on skis

Hans “Peppi” Teichner was a noted professional at Sun Valley, Idaho and won the Diamond Sun Award. Later in his career he contributed enormously to developing interest in skiing among junior skiers in Michigan.

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.

Christian youth ministry clubhouse sparks zoning issue

Currently with Christal Frost, Christal discusses a proposed Youth for Christ youth ministry “clubhouse” in downtown Leland that has ignited debate over zoning, parental rights, and religious freedom.
Super Moon over Suttons Bay by Trish P

Saturday’s Full Wolf Supermoon will have you howling!

The full Wolf Supermoon of January 3rd is going to put in one of the brightest appearances of which our Moon is capable.
Sugar Loaf Aerial View

Leelanau.com’s 2025 Year in Review

Our top stories & photos from 2025 include the re-opening of Sugar Loaf, Sleeping Bear Dunes' 55th Birthday, and an FBI raid on a Leelanau cult!