Crystal River after a Winter's Storm by Jim Sorbie

Cotton Candy on the Crystal River

Jim got an awesome shot of the cotton candy snow that fell on Leelanau this weekend on the Crystal River in Glen Arbor.

Nature is no dummy

“Nature is pleased with simplicity. And nature is no dummy.” ~Isaac Newton
Sunrise on Alpers Road by Mark Smith

Mark Smith’s Alpers Road Photo a Scenic Michigan Winner!

We're excited to give a shoutout this morning to Leelanau photographer Mark Smith for winning the "Scenic Roadways, Byways, and Trails" category in Scenic Michigan's photo contest.
DH Day Farm by Charles Bonham

October’s End at D. H. Day Farm

Here's a great shot by Charles of the barns at historic DH Day Farm in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the last day of October.

Autumn Mosaic

Lisa captured this beautiful canvas of fall color near Maple City.
The Blues Fishtown today by Mark Smith

The Fishtown Blues

Stunning shot from the other day in Fishtown by Mark Smith!!
Clouds over North Manitou Island by Mary Westbrook

Clouds over North Manitou Island

Here's a simply stunning shot of North Manitou Island at the beginning of August. Head over to the Traverse City Camera Club on Facebook for more photos by Mary from an amazing day on Lake Michigan! 
Perseid Meteors over Cathead Point by Ken Scott Photography

Get Ready for the 2020 Perseid Meteor Shower!

We've shared this before, but Space.com has an interesting story about how the upcoming Perseid Meteor shower (peak August 11-13) came to be known as “The Tears of St. Lawrence” and also some of the science behind this annual August sky show.

Dune Days on the Treat Trail

Mark took this beautiful photo a couple of summers ago on the Treat Farm Trail in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Guessing it looks much the same today, but you should check it out just to be sure!
Tart Cherries by Andrew McFarlane

Tart & sweet cherry harvest underway

The Record-Eagle reports that the cherry harvest seems to be one to two weeks ahead of normal this season as hot weather accelerated the process across the region.
Lake Michigan ... solstice sunset, moonrise by Ken Scott

Leelanau Farmers Markets – a safe & accessible way to eat local!

The Leelanau Farmers Markets provide a wide range of locally produced fruits, vegetables & meat as well as local baked goods & food products.
Lake Michigan ... solstice sunset, moonrise by Ken Scott

Happy Summer Solstice everyone!

Summer will officially arrive to Leelanau TODAY (Saturday, June 20) with the summer solstice at 5:43:32 PM.