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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Kicks off 50th Anniversary in 2020 With Hibernation Celebration

There’s a park party and you are invited! The National Lakeshore’s 50th anniversary activities begin with a kick-off celebration on Saturday, January 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dune Climb.

Great Lakes Water Levels: A Wild Ride in 2020?

On Friday, Jan. 17, at 1:30 pm, Mark Breederland, Extension Educator for Michigan Sea Grant’s Northwest District, will give a talk about current and projected water levels in the Great Lakes at Leland Township Library. Breederland gave a similar talk in Peninsula Township in November of 2019, which drew an audience of over 100 people.

Northport Energy changes name to Leelanau Energy

Northport Energy has changed its name to Leelanau Energy, expanded its mission and recommitted itself to advance renewable energy.

Glen Arbor Arts Center encourages writers to “write a COLOR story”

Ekphrasis is the Greek term meaning to write about visual art. Area writers are invited to engage with the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s (GAAC) new exhibition, COLOR, and use the exhibition’s artwork as a source of writing prompts and inspiration. The exhibition features work by 29 visual artists, and runs January 10-March 26.

Crystal Harbor Marina purchase, major housing development sought by On the Narrows owner

The McCahill family hopes to greatly expand its boating business on the Glen Lakes by acquiring Crystal Harbor Marina. But they face staunch local opposition.

Nonna’s

Classically-inspired contemporary Italian cuisine prepared with the freshest local ingredients by Chef John Piombo. Accompanied by full bar service and boutique wines. Served in a three level, timber-framed structure with natural stone fireplaces, a chef’s table, two intimate dining areas and a warm and welcoming loft. The unique layout of Nonna’s allows it to offer […]

The Homestead Lodging

At The Homestead, you’ll find neighborhoods — lakefront, riverfront, river and lakefront, lake view and forest view — separated by nature. Within those neighborhoods, you’ll find many choices for accommodations, all of which are ranked with quality standards — Grand, Classic or Simple. Privately owned resort condominiums and homes are available at all quality levels; Grand, Classic or Simple. Whatever you choose, you will enjoy complete access to all of the resort’s amenities, restaurants and services.

People of Color in Leelanau

Profile series inspired by the nationwide Black Lives Matter movement. Nicaraguan political prisoners take refuge in Empire, June 15, 2023 Second-generation farmhand delivers grapes, workers, tortillas, August 25, 2022 A passage to India, here in Lake Leelanau, December 16, 2021 Immigrant farmworkers meet the nation’s Commander in Chief, July 15, 2021 Brothers in basketball from […]

Coronavirus Resilience: read our coverage of businesses adapting

Wine Tasting Al Fresco in Leelanau, September 3, 2020 New restaurant Farm Club builds reverence for the land, August 31, 2020 Adapting to COVID: Leland’s Bluebird moves outdoors, reclaims parking lot, August 19, 2020 COVID community outreach, teen-style, July 29, 2020 MI Farm Cooperative adapts to CSA shares after pandemic shuts schools, restaurants, July 20, […]

Where water meets shore: read our environmental coverage

Keep it Blue: Glen Lake Association’s boat tours inspire water stewardship, July 2025 Like a pile of dead elephants: On the loss of our great beech trees, May 2025 Centerville Township cedes to EGLE in dispute over using sewage as farm fertilizer, April 2025 Remembering “Water Warrior” Holly Bird, April 2025 Grand Traverse Band, New […]