Archive for category: Lodging & Travel

Open for Business? by Mark Smith

Winter is ready to rumble!

Yesterday afternoon the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch for Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse & much of northern Michigan for 6+ inches of snow & high winds.
Makin' a Buck by Stacy Niedzwiecki

2024 Firearm Deer Season starts today!

The 2024 Firearm Deer Season began this morning on the Leelanau Peninsula and runs through November 30th.
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.
Sweet Cherries in Bloom by Bardenhagen Berries Farm

Ditch the (swimmers) Itch

These ducks may look pretty punk & cool, but they are the main culprit in the spread of swimmers itch!!
Sweet Cherries in Bloom by Bardenhagen Berries Farm

Celebrate Leelanau Surfing at Beryl Days!!

A weekend long celebration of surfing, food, music, Lake Michigan & having fun in honor of co-founder Beryl Skrocki.
Lake Michigan ... strawberry moon by Ken Scott Photography

Summer Solstice & the Strawberry Moon

The summer solstice is the point when the sun reaches its highest and northernmost point in the sky & the moment that summer officially begins.
Bruce & Debbie Simpson Good Harbor Winery 1995

History of the Leland Wine Festival

While we'd usually be reminding you about the annual Leland Wine & Food Festival coming up this weekend, Michigan's most venerable wine celebration was canceled this year due to a boater complaint.
at Bardenhagen Berries Farm

Strawberries just around the corner!

They are thinking strawberry season could begin around the weekend of June 7-9th!
Sweet Cherries in Bloom by Bardenhagen Berries Farm

Blossom Patrol: Leelanau Peninsula Edition

The The Bardenhagen Berries Farm shares that sweet cherries 🍒 are in full bloom!