
Black Bear near Omena & Northport!
Karen Janus shared this photo from her Ring doorbell of a black bear going after her bird feeders!

Affordable housing nonprofit puts Suttons Bay home up for sale
This three-bedroom home was acquired by Peninsula Housing last fall, and - after extensive renovations - it is now ready to be sold.

Golden Rule bringing message of peace to Traverse City
The historic peace boat Golden Rule is visiting our area today. Although they had planned to come to Traverse City today, circumstances are forcing them to remain in Northport.

Jurassic Lakeshore: The story of Gilbert the T-Rex
The story behind the T-rex fossil sculpture can be seen at Curtis Warnes’ new gallery off Plowman Road in Empire

Perseid Meteor Shower looking extra-special in 2023!!
This year the shower will peak around Aug. 13, 2023, and this year will be a good one for the Perseid viewing as the moon will only be 10% illuminated.

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!

Northern Lights are coming – how to see them in Leelanau
There's a strong possibility of significant Northern Lights next week so here's our list of tips to see the aurora borealis!!

The Accidentals at Jacobs Farm ~ Monday, July 3rd
Jacobs Farm on M-72 south of Traverse City welcomes The Accidentals next Monday, July 3.

Harry Goldson Memorial JazzFest ~ July 8th in Suttons Bay
On Saturday, July 8th from 1-9pm the Suttons Bay JazzFest will honor the memory of founder Harry Goldson under the big tent at Marina Park in Suttons Bay.

Ann Arbor to Traverse City Rail is one step closer
Updates on a metro Detroit to northern Michigan cities including Traverse City and Petoskey includes news the state is pursuing money to extend rails to Canada.

National Lakeshore prescribed burn on Port Oneida today
The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore plans to conduct a prescribed fire in two areas of the Lakeshore today.

Mark Lindsay is turning photos into fashion
Local nature photographer Mark Lindsay has a new line of fashion & home goods using his stunning photos.
