Archive for category: Sports & Recreation

Leelanau Conservancy Docents by Leelanau Conservancy

Share your love of Leelanau as a Conservancy Docent!

If you love wandering the woods, watching for wildlife, and soaking in the beauty of Leelanau; becoming a Leelanau Conservancy docent could be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.
Otters by Spencer Jacobs

Happy World Otter Day from Leeland Harbor!

The event was created a decade ago by the International Otter Survival Fund to raise awareness about endangered otters across the world.

Memorial Weekend Truckin’

Tomorrow (Saturday, May 23rd) is World Turtle Day & I'm pretty sure you don't want to get in this turtle's way!
Two Bucks by Shane Wyatt

Michigan approves one buck limit in 2027 for Lower Peninsula hunters

The Natural Resources Commission is implementing a one-buck limit for deer hunters in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula
Surfing, Leelanau Style by Andrew McFarlane

Leelanau films part of Fresh Coast Film Festival: Traverse City

The inaugural Fresh Coast Film Festival: Traverse City runs April 30–May 3 at seven venues throughout Traverse City and prominently features Leelanau faces & places.

2026 is bringing us a lot more fireballs but we don’t know why!

The first quarter of 2026 has produced a significant surge in large fireball events, and the American Meteor Society says that the data shows a pattern that warrants serious investigation.

First Turtle of the Year!

Painted turtles bask in large groups on logs, fallen trees, and other objects.

Alisha Glass Childress is 11th Michigander in National High School Hall of Fame!

Michigan & US volleyball legend Alisha Glass Childress will be the 11th Michigander inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame.

Leland & Frankfort will meet in Girls Basketball District Finals

Leland girls basketball racked up at least 25 steals to lead the Comets to a Division 4 girls basketball district final with a 45-26 win over Bear Lake

Summer 2026 Internship Opportunities with Sleeping Bear Dunes NL

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is currently seeking summer interns interested in gaining hands-on experience.
Holding Hands Helps by Jim Sorbie

Annual Empire Winterfest this Saturday!

All Winterfest activities are free to attend, and the event is sponsored by the Empire Area Community Center.

Michigan High School athletes going pro

The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MSHAA) unveiled their new name, image, and likeness (NIL) rule yesterday.