Towns, parks and other places in Leelanau County, Michigan

Leelanau County Building

Leelanau County Vote Tally Error Changes County Results

Leelanau County Clerk Michelle Crocker tells The Ticker that a batch of a few thousand early votes were not properly reported as the county populated vote totals for the public to view on election night.
Mishe Mokwa at South Manitou Dock by Manitou Island Transit

Could this be the end of Fishtown’s Manitou Island Transit?

mLive shares that planned NPS closures of the Manitou Islands could drive Leland's 107 year old Manitou Island Transit out of business.
Sleeping Bear Bay by Mark Smith

Happy 54th Birthday, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore!

54 years ago today the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore became the third US National Lakeshore.
Leelanau Apple Farmer John Kilcherman

Remembering Leelanau Apple Legend John Kilcherman

Throwback to seven years ago with John Kilcherman of Christmas Cove Farm. A

Fall Color: Down in the Hollow edition

Mark's pic has a great look at the current state of fall color.
Surf Kayak by Andrew McFarlane

Climate Change is pushing our limits

This hurricane is nearing the mathematical limit of what Earth’s atmosphere over this ocean water can produce.
Marina Rainbow by Cindi John

Arthur Duhamel Marina plus a rainbow!

Cindi John of Treaty Fish Company shared this awesome shot of a rainbow over Arthur Duhamel Marina in Peshawbestown.
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

Sleeping Bear Trail Extension generates controversy

The Detroit Free Press shares that opposition is rising to a proposed extension of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail.
Our Little Town by Mark Smith

Yesterday & today in Omena are pretty similar!

It's pretty cool how little the village of Omena has changed in 100+ years!
Tom Woodruff Retrospective

Tom Woodruff Retrospective in Northport ~ Sep 20-28th

The opening reception the Tom Woodruff Retrospective happens this Friday (September 20) at the Village Arts Building in Northport from 5-8pm and continues September 21 - 29.
Leelanau Maritime Festival Wooden Boats

Leelanau Maritime History Festival this Saturday!

The Leelanau Historical Society invites you to join them for third annual Leelanau Maritime History Festival this Saturday from 10-3pm. 
County Road Ends at Water by Glen Arbor Sun

County Road Ends at Water

A perfect reminder for everyone to pay attention to your driving & traffic laws as we head into the Labor Day Weekend.