Towns, parks and other places in Leelanau County, Michigan

Leelanau Morel Page: Hunting Morel Mushrooms on the Leelanau Peninsula

Check out the latest Leelanau morel mushroom reports, morel hunting tips, photos, links & videos!

Any Day Now

Mark took this the other day of a cherry orchard on the high hills of Leelanau. Won't be long before cherry blossoms return!!!
Wreck of the Westmoreland by Chris Roxburgh

Diving the Westmoreland Shipwreck

The Westmoreland is a 160-foot passenger steamer sank more than 150 years ago in the icy waters off what is known now as the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Evergiven Leland Harbor

Evergiven in trouble again

While much of the world rejoiced at the freeing of the Evergiven from the Suez Canal earlier this week, residents of the village of Leland awoke this morning to find that the hapless captain had somehow managed to run the vessel aground, blocking the entrance to Leland's harbor.

Leelanau’s first marijuana dispensary, Olean’s of Northport

Olean's dispensary, Leelanau County’s first recreational cannabis shop, will open later this spring or early summe
The House at the End of the Dock by Mark Smith

The House at the End of the Dock

I can't be the only person who wishes I lived in the Hall Cottage in Fishtown!

Support the Leelanau Chamber’s online auction

The Leelanau Peninsula Chamber holding a Virtual Business-to-Business (B2B) Auction to aid the Chamber and its local business members.
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

Leelanau and the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail Connection

The University of Michigan and TART Trails are seeking your input on options to connect the Leelanau Trail and the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail.
Whaleback Sunrise by Mark Smith

Whaleback Winter Sunrise

Mark took this stunning shot of Whaleback a couple of days ago in Leland.

Cedar City Market opens in Cedar

UpNorth Live reports that the Cedar City Market has officially opened at the former Pleva's Meats location in Cedar.

Leelanau guest stars in Carhart/Guinness commercial

The Leelanau Ticker shared a new St. Patrick’s Day commercial from Carhartt and Guinness recently shot on the Leelanau Peninsula by Grand Rapids director Kevin Steen.
Fishtown Frozen by Mark Smith

Fishtown Frozen

Mark writes: Sunny but oh so cold in Fishtown yesterday.