Towns, parks and other places in Leelanau County, Michigan

Truckin by Mark Smith

Truckin’ along for World Turtle Day

World Turtle Day is a celebration designed to raise awareness about turtles across the planet. It takes place every May 23rd so of course Mark got this photo yesterday morning.
Sugar Loaf Drone Video

Drone video shows sorry state of Sugar Loaf

YouTuber mcp fpv shared a drone exploration video of the current condition of Sugar Loaf Resort. If you ever worked or spent time there, it will probably be a shocking & disturbing trip down memory lane.
Purple Curl by Mark Smith

Asparagus Time in Leelanau!

Yesterday signs were out for fresh Norconk Farms asparagus at a couple of roadside stands so the season is definitely upon us!
Cherry Blossom Time by Mark Smith

Cherry Blossom Time!

Mark got an awesome shot of cherry blossoms last week. We should have some blossoms left this week & weekend.
Fishtown Art Shanty

The Fishtown Art Shanty could be your shop!

The Fishtown Art Shanty is a pop up space where artists, craftsmen and makers can be an intimate part of the Fishtown experience for a week from late May through October.
Leelanau Sweet Cherry Blossoms May 5

Sweet Cherry Blossoms Are Out!

As this photo from yesterday afternoon shows, Leelanau County's sweet cherry orchards are at or near full bloom, making this weekend an excellent time for a drive along the county's back roads!
South Fox Island Light Station

Fox Island Lighthouse Association gets a new website

In the "tooting our own horn" category comes news from the Fox Island Lighthouse Association about their new website.
April 2021 Leelanau Cherry Blossoms in Bud

Leelanau Cherry Blossoms Ready to POP!

As you can see from this photo taken Wednesday just down the hill from St. Wenceslaus in northern Leelanau County, sweet cherry blossoms are almost ready to burst!
M22 South Glen Arbor MI by Tom Powell

22 Stops on M-22

Traverse City Tourism has a cool feature highlighting 22 stops on M-22, the 116-mile state highway that follows the Leelanau coastline. 

2021 Glen Lake Restaurant Week – Friday, April 23 – Saturday, May 1

A number of restaurants of Glen Arbor & the surrounding area invite you to join them for special 3 course prix-fixe dinner menus.
April 16 Aurora on Sleeping Bear Bay by visitsleepingbear

Aurora Spring

Here's a stunning shot of last weekend's northern lights from @visitsleepingbear on Instagram. Give them a follow!

Northport Pub & Grille to open early summer

The Leelanau Ticker reports that the former Ticker's will open early this summer as Northport Pub & Grille.