Days of Hazy Splendor by Mark Smith

Days of Hazy Splendor

Here's hoping this summer is bringing you some days of hazy splendor!!
Shalda Creek Iris by Michigan Nut Photography

Shalda Creek Iris

John got this shot of wild Iris along the banks of Shalda Creek in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. 
Sandhill Crane & Colt in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Sandhill Cranes & Colt in Sleeping Bear!

This young sandhill crane is likely around two weeks old and under the watchful eyes of its parents.
Alewife Dieoff by Sleeping Bear Dunes NPS

Alewives return to Leelanau beaches

Some of Leelanau's beaches are currently littered with multitudes of dead fish known as the alewife. Learn about them here!
Empire beach sunset with bicycle by kcunning

Sleeping Bear Lakeshore considering Mountain Biking

From the Department of It's About Time comes news that the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is considering permitting mountain biking (some day).
Forest Fire - Sleeping Bear Dunes by Todd

Red Flag Fire Danger for Leelanau today!!

mLive shares that the northern half of Lower Michigan has a red flag fire warning today, meaning that the warm, dry, windy conditions allow wildfires to not only start easily, but also spread quickly.
Sleeping Bear Dunes Water Sand and Sky

Water, Sand & Sky – 4k Sleeping Bear film at The Bay

TV 9 & 10 shares that the Bay Community Theatre Organization will present a film showcasing the beauty of the dunes this April.
Sleeping Bear Point in Spring by Lisa Flaska Erickson

Spring on Sleeping Bear Point

Lisa shares, "It was a great beach day yesterday! We walked a 6 mile stretch at Sleeping Bear Point. Stunningly beautiful views in every direction."
Seasonal Workers in Leelanau County

Seasonal Housing Exchange for Summer Workers

This summer the Sleeping Bear Gateways Council is helping find hosts for seasonal employees through a housing exchange:
Dunesmobile Atop the Sleeping Bear by Joel Dinda

Atop the Sleeping Bear

Joel shared this cool old shot of a Dunesmobile that his father captured on an Agfachrome slide in the summer of 1965.
Grooming the Sleeping Bear Trail

Ski the Sleeping Bear Trail in Leelanau County!

The Trail is predictably great for cyclists & hikers in warmer months, and thankfully the fun doesn't stop when the snow flies!
Piping Plovers by James Eye View Photography

Piping Plovers: Rocket Attack Edition

Turns out Elon Musk’s Space X launchport is impacting a beloved & endangered Leelanau summer resident.