Archive for category: outdoors

Leland Bear in the Rain

Leland gets its own Black Bear

The other night, Dan Lisuk looked out his window in Leland and saw an unexpected Peeping Tom!
Bear over in Omena by Karen Janus

Black Bear near Omena & Northport!

Karen Janus shared this photo from her Ring doorbell of a black bear going after her bird feeders!
Fireflies ... Summer Nights by Ken Scott

Fireflies are disappearing. Let’s save them.

National Geographic has a great article with tips on how you can help stop fireflies from vanishing because dammitall do we really want our great grandchildren and their's growing up in a world without fireflies??
Dragonfly by Andrew McFarlane

The most dangerous predator in the Sleeping Bear Dunes is…?

On their Facebook page, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore asks which Lakeshore predator is almost 100% successful in catching prey? Is it the bald eagle? How about the red fox? Maybe the bobcat?

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.

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!!
Super Moon over West Bay by Ken Scott Photography

Supermoon Summer

The good people at EarthSky share that the next three months offer a whopping FOUR supermoons in a row!!

Surf’s Up at Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak

Great feature on opportunities for kids (and adults) to learn to surf, paddleboard & have all kinds of fun on the water with Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak.
Pop up Program at the Dune Climb

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 by Mark Smith

Days of Hazy Splendor

Here's hoping this summer is bringing you some days of hazy splendor!!
Shalda Creek Iris by Michigan Nut Photography

Shalda Creek Iris

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

Sandhill Cranes & Colt in Sleeping Bear!

This young sandhill crane is likely around two weeks old and under the watchful eyes of its parents.