
Leelanau Cherry Blossom Report
We'll use this page to update you the state of cherry blossoms in Leelanau!

2026 Leelanau Cherry Blossom Update
We've been getting a lot of questions about the state of cherry blossoms on the Leelanau Peninsula.

First Turtle of the Year!
Painted turtles bask in large groups on logs, fallen trees, and other objects.

Leelanau Digging Out from the Blizzard of 2026
While the Peninsula is still digging out from the weekend storm, preliminary snow total had 13-15" of snow falling around the county with substantial drifting.

Summer 2026 Internship Opportunities with Sleeping Bear Dunes NL
The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is currently seeking summer interns interested in gaining hands-on experience.

Annual Empire Winterfest this Saturday!
All Winterfest activities are free to attend, and the event is sponsored by the Empire Area Community Center.

Snowy Owl, Snowy Northport
The unforgettable magic of a snowy owl!

Remembering Michigan’s Ultimate Snow Day: The Blizzard of ’78
48 years ago one of the most powerful blizzards in Michigan history brought the state to a standstill.

All the Winter Warnings in effect today
The National Weather Service also has a Gale Warning, Hazardous Weather Warning, and a Winter Storm Warning in effect for Leelanau right now!

Hans “Peppi” Teichner put northern Michigan on skis
Hans “Peppi” Teichner was a noted professional at Sun Valley, Idaho and won the Diamond Sun Award. Later in his career he contributed enormously to developing interest in skiing among junior skiers in Michigan.

Carhartt highlights Suttons Bay’s Jesse Fox as first holiday hero
Michigan-based Carhartt just released a new commercial shot in Suttons Bay, and they also did a great short feature on their first Holiday Hero

Geminid Meteor Shower peaks SATURDAY & features 60+ colorful meteors an hour!
The Headlands International Dark Sky Park shares that it's almost time for the peak of the annual Geminid Meteor Shower
