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2020 Lyrid Meteor Shower on tap!

April 18, 2020

The annual Lyrid Meteor Shower is a more variable shower than the Perseid or Leonid showers, but it has still produced some impressive showers in the past AND we are blessed with a waning moon that will make viewing a lot better April 19-23!

Candle Ice on Lake Michigan

March 19, 2020

Throwback Thursday to March 19, 2018 & some very cool columnar ice along Lake Michigan!! Turn it up!!

Lilac Season on the Leelanau Peninsula

June 6, 2019

One of the signs that spring is giving way to summer in Leelanau County is the blooming of lilacs. We have a ton of them, particularly around Leelanau’s many old farms, and they began to bloom a few days ago. If you’d like to get some in your own yard, read on!

Annual Leelanau Wildflower Rescue Sale Memorial Day Weekend!

May 22, 2019

The annual Plant Sale takes place on Leland's Village Green from 9 AM - 4 PM this Friday & Saturday and offers the rare opportunity to purchase native ferns, trillium, and more along with a selection of native trees and shrubs provided!

16th annual Empire Asparagus Festival – May 17 & 18, 2019

May 17, 2019

The 16th annual Empire Asparagus Festival takes place TODAY & Saturday (May 17 & 18) in the village of Empire. The annual celebration of Empire & asparagus is presented by the Empire Chamber of Commerce and features a whole lot of food & fun for every age!

Leelanau Blues: Robin’s Nest Edition

May 13, 2019

Here's a shot of a robin's nest from May 13, 2017. Happy Spring everyone! In case anyone is concerned, this nest was at chest height in a tree at the end of my driveway and produced at least 2 baby robins.

Rainbow Trout & Steelhead in Leelanau County

May 1, 2019

Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are delicious fish are native to the Pacific watershed, coming to Michigan when eggs were imported from California in 1876. Learn more including fishing season!

#TBT: Remembering Another Spring Storm

April 11, 2019

Here's a "Throwback Thursday" to March 4, 2012 from near Suttons Bay when Leelanau got ROCKED with up to 20" of snow. While we're seeing snow at rates over 2" per hour right now, it looks like things are turning to rain later today & tonight!!