North Bar Lake by Jeff Dehmel

Making of a Lake: North Bar edition

The name describes how the lake formed: it is ponded behind a sand bar. At times, the sand bar builds up and separates North Bar Lake from Lake Michigan. At other times, a small connecting channel exists between the two lakes.

Northern Lights are coming – how to see them in Leelanau

There's a strong possibility of significant Northern Lights next week so here's our list of tips to see the aurora borealis!!

Pretty Soon Now (cherries that is)

As you can see from the photo, cherries are going to be ripe early in 2023.
Super Moon over West Bay by Ken Scott Photography

Supermoon Summer

The good people at EarthSky share that the next three months offer a whopping FOUR supermoons in a row!!

Surf’s Up at Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak

Great feature on opportunities for kids (and adults) to learn to surf, paddleboard & have all kinds of fun on the water with Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak.
Harry Goldson Memorial JazzFest

Harry Goldson Memorial JazzFest ~ July 8th in Suttons Bay

On Saturday, July 8th from 1-9pm the Suttons Bay JazzFest will honor the memory of founder Harry Goldson under the big tent at Marina Park in Suttons Bay.
2023 Suttons Bay Art & Wine Walk

Suttons Bay Art Walk ~ Friday, June 16, 2023

Visit participating shops, meet award-winning local artists, and sample Leelanau County wines.
Ann Arbor to Traverse City Railroad Line

Ann Arbor to Traverse City Rail is one step closer

Updates on a metro Detroit to northern Michigan cities including Traverse City and Petoskey includes news the state is pursuing money to extend rails to Canada.
Red Shed on Herman Road

Leelanau Cherry Blossom Report

Cherry blossoms are popping across the county!! We'll use this page to update you the state of cherry blossoms in Leelanau!
Fishtown 5k Runner

Fishtown 5k returns July 15th

Runners not only follow a route that weaves through the picturesque neighborhoods of Leland, but they’ll get views of both Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan.
North Bar Lake, Empire & Lake MI by Charles Bonham

Happy 52nd Birthday to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore!

On October 21st, 1970 the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore became the third US National Lakeshore. Here's hoping you get to spend some time with the Lakeshore soon!
Leland Wine & Food Festival

35th annual Leland Wine Festival this Saturday, June 11th

After a two-year hiatus, the Leland Wine and Food Festival is back and better than ever this Saturday, June 11th!