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.

DNR looking for summer workers!

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for new members for their 1,300 person team of summer park workers.

Christian youth ministry clubhouse sparks zoning issue

Currently with Christal Frost, Christal discusses a proposed Youth for Christ youth ministry “clubhouse” in downtown Leland that has ignited debate over zoning, parental rights, and religious freedom.

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

Polar Vortex about to Triple Dip on Leelanau!

Accuweather shares that (along with much of the US) Leelanau County is facing a rare “triple dip” polar vortex.
Winter ... a step at a time by Ken Scott

Happy Back into the Woods Day 2025!

Today is the annual December 1st holiday that celebrates the end of firearm deer hunting season & the return of (mostly) gun free hiking trails.

Thanksgiving Travel: Over the river and through the SNOW

The Thanksgiving holiday forecast for Leelanau is calling for winds of 50 mph+and heavy snow. Drive safely!
Narnia Webcam on Little Glen Lake

Leelanau County & Traverse City Michigan Webcams

Views of Empire, Leland, Glen Arbor, Lake Leelanau, Old Mission, Frankfort, and Traverse City - all from the comfort of your chair!
Peace Before The War by Mark Miller

Saturday is Opening Day of Deer Season in Leelanau!

Opening Day is Michigan's largest unofficial holiday, and provides a big chunk of the $2.3 billion dollars that hunting in Michigan brings in.

Leelanau kicks off the 2025 winter season in style!

Michigan Storm Chasers highlighted Leelanau as their overachiever of lake effect snow so far!
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Northern Lights are LIKELY tonight!!

NOAA NWS National Space Weather Prediction Center is calling for G3 level aurora activity to continue tonight, which means that Northern Lights are more likely.
The Hunter's Moon by Scott Cain

Hunter’s Moon & Taurid Meteors

Nature is particularly cooperative around the time of the autumnal equinox to make the fall full moonrises special.