
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.

2023 Star Party Schedule at Sleeping Bear Dunes
Join park rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society at the Dune Climb parking lot for Star Parties. Click for schedule!

Fishtown 5k returns July 15th
Runners not only follow a route that weaves through the picturesque neighborhoods of Leland, but they’ll get views of both Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan.

Explore Sugar Loaf with Ruin Road
Grand Rapids-based Ruin Road has a great video that melds modern and past video & photos of Sugar Loaf.

Interview with Shipwreck Diver Chris Roxburgh
The Leelanau Ticker has a great feature on local shipwreck diver & frequent Leelanau.com contributor Chris Roxburgh.

Spring Break at Sleeping Bear Dunes
Programs include Saturdays at the Lakeshore, Storytime with a Park Ranger, Piping Up for the Plovers, and pop-up programs

Days of Hazy Splendor
Here's hoping this summer is bringing you some days of hazy splendor!!

Shalda Creek Iris
John got this shot of wild Iris along the banks of Shalda Creek in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Lake Leelanau Dreams
A sweet shot from 5 years ago on June 3rd of a boat in the mist on Lake Leelanau.

Sandhill Cranes & Colt in Sleeping Bear!
This young sandhill crane is likely around two weeks old and under the watchful eyes of its parents.

Alewives return to Leelanau beaches
Some of Leelanau's beaches are currently littered with multitudes of dead fish known as the alewife. Learn about them here!

Sleeping Bear Lakeshore considering Mountain Biking
From the Department of It's About Time comes news that the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is considering permitting mountain biking (some day).