Archive for category: outdoors

It’s a Buttercup World, we’re just living in it

Michigan Flora from the University of Michigan Herbarium says that Swamp buttercup can be found in Houdek Dunes Natural Area

DNR looking for gray foxes in Leelanau County

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for Gray fox in Leelanau and all of Michigan & hoping you can help them pinpoint where they live.
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.

First Turtle of the Year!

Painted turtles bask in large groups on logs, fallen trees, and other objects.
Snowy Owl, Snowy Northport by Sheen Watkins Photography

Snowy Owl, Snowy Northport

The unforgettable magic of a snowy owl!

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.

Carhartt highlights Suttons Bay’s Jesse Fox as first holiday hero

Michigan-based Carhartt just released a new commercial shot in Suttons Bay, and they also did a great short feature on their first Holiday Hero

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