Archive for category: summer

2025 Leelanau Farmers Markets Summer Schedule

If you're looking to add some local food & farm products to your life, all five Leelanau Farmers Markets are in full swing for the summer!
Eastern Swallowtail Butterfly by James Eye View Photography

The Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly is the American Bug

The tiger swallowtail is thought of as the American insect, in much the same way as the Bald Eagle is thought of as the American bird.

Sleeping Bear Dunes Summer 2025 Event Highlights!

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has released their highlights for summer 2025.

Leland Wine Festival Returns to Leland Harbor!

The Leland Wine & Food Festival on June 14, 2025 is an annual opportunity to sip, savor, and celebrate in the heart of Northern Michigan wine country!

2025 Cheese Shanty Opening Day: Friday, April 18th!

The Village Cheese Shanty opens for the season TOMORROW, but they will there today from from 10-4 taking your orders over the phone!
Super Blue Moon over Northport Bay 8-30-23 by Mark Morton

Ditch the (swimmers) Itch

These ducks may look pretty punk & cool, but they are the main culprit in the spread of swimmers itch!!
Super Blue Moon over Northport Bay 8-30-23 by Mark Morton

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!
Star Gazers at Sleeping Bear Dune Climb Star Party

Sleeping Bear Dunes Star Party this Saturday!

Join park rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society at the Dune Climb parking lot for Star Parties. Click for schedule!
Super Blue Moon over Northport Bay 8-30-23 by Mark Morton

Super Blue Moon over Northport Bay

Did you get a chance to see the moon last night? If not, Mark has you covered!!