Sunset over Sugar Loaf by Heather Dourron

Sunset on Sugar Loaf

Here's a great shot of the sunset over Sugar Loaf Mountain last night that Heather shared in the Friends of Sugar Loaf group on Facebook.
Rangers and interns lead a winter hike

Sleeping Bear Dunes seeking winter interns

Interns will gain valuable experience in the fields of environmental education and interpretation. Interns will also be introduced to the policies, procedures, and career paths within the National Park Service.
The House at the End of the Dock by Mark Smith

The House at the End of the Dock

I can't be the only person who wishes I lived in the Hall Cottage in Fishtown!
Whaleback Sunrise by Mark Smith

Whaleback Winter Sunrise

Mark took this stunning shot of Whaleback a couple of days ago in Leland.

Leelanau guest stars in Carhart/Guinness commercial

The Leelanau Ticker shared a new St. Patrick’s Day commercial from Carhartt and Guinness recently shot on the Leelanau Peninsula by Grand Rapids director Kevin Steen.

Eerie Ice on North Bar Lake

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore shared a cool video of the unearthly sounds of the ice on North Bar Lake in Empire on their Twitter.
Push Ice Lake Michigan by Charles Bonham

(More) Ice is Nice

The Traverse City Ticker reports that with less than 2% ice coverage so far, the Great Lakes are experiencing record low ice cover this winter.
Christmas at Fishtown by Michigan Nut Photography

Christmas in Fishtown

Here's a stunning shot from 2018 showing Leland's Fishtown all lit up for the holidays that John McCormick of Michigan Nut Photography shared.

You can’t beat Herman’s Holiday Lights in Suttons Bay!

Here's a short little video we took two years ago at the astounding Herman Holiday's on Murray Court just south of Suttons Bay. The HUNDREDS of decorations are all handmade, many of them move, and there are so many things to see.
Crystal River after a Winter's Storm by Jim Sorbie

Cotton Candy on the Crystal River

Jim got an awesome shot of the cotton candy snow that fell on Leelanau this weekend on the Crystal River in Glen Arbor.

Nature is no dummy

“Nature is pleased with simplicity. And nature is no dummy.” ~Isaac Newton

Candle Ice on Lake Michigan

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