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Lady scientist in love
Historical Feature, Upcoming EventFrancesca Cuthbert’s love affair began as a summer camper in the 1960s when she “fell in love with coastal dunes and islands in the Great Lakes,” she said June 11 at the opening Research Rendezvous lecture, a monthly series of talks about studies being conducted in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The talks are delivered year-round at the visitor center in Empire.
Bike art on trail
Talk of the TownThe Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail is free of automobile traffic. But look out when crossing private driveways and roads through the National Park. This artistic caution sign on private land just south of the Dune Climb creatively warns bikers to be cautious.
Can riparian landowners fix their Lake Michigan beach?
NewsWith Lake Michigan as high as it is right now, 579.6 feet, that means less than one foot of elevation from the water’s edge would require a DEQ permit if a beach owner wanted to “move around” the sand or remove vegetation.
Run faster than the Bear
Upcoming EventOn July 28, the Running Bear 5K Run/Walk & ½ Mile Kids’ Run takes off for its ninth year. What makes a beautiful summer day even better? Spending it with family and friends who take the challenge. You can run or walk the 5K. Runners compete in 10 different age categories from 10 & under to 80+ with first and second place metals and prizes in each from Cherry Republic and Crystal River Outfitters and the Cyclery. In addition, we have the ½ Mile Kids’ Run for our younger runners. They get to run with the Bear and take home a ribbon and coupons for an ice cream cone from Riverfront Ice Cream and for a game of miniature golf from Dale’s of Glen Arbor. Bring the whole family and enjoy a great day.
Anne-Marie Oomen reads at Glen Lake Library
Upcoming EventFrom staff reports Local author Anne-Marie Oomen will read from her newly published book Love, Sex and 4H, on Tuesday, July 28 at 7 p.m. In this engaging and entertaining memoir, Oomen describes coming of age in a small town in rural Michigan, balancing the wholesomeness of her farm upbringing with the turbulent social and […]
Celebration of Life Blood Drive, July 24 in Empire
Upcoming EventFrom staff reports On June 3, the family of Mark and Tina Dunphey welcomed their third child Philip. After a scheduled C-section, Tina began to hemorrhage resulting in the receiving seven units of blood as well as plasma in order to save her life. After several days in the ICU and pediatric floor, Tina and […]
Next Empire Emergency Fund concert July 26
Upcoming EventFrom staff reports Mark your calendars for next Sunday, July 26, from 4-6 p.m. to come out and enjoy a great benefit concert at The Manor on Glen Lake with a very special featured performance by “Blind Dog Hank”. Our hosts at The Manor are going to prepare a special picnic style menu featuring baked […]
Leelanau’s early Polish settlements
Historical FeatureDuring the late 1800s, millions of people fled the Polish districts of Germany, Russia and Austria to come to the United States. Mostly peasants who lacked basic subsistence, they were attracted by ample job opportunities for unskilled labor in the United States. Many settled in cities such as Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit and Milwaukee to earn a living in meatpacking, construction, steelwork and heavy industry.
Leelanau Conservancy publishes book on protected lands
NewsWorking with iconic Leelanau photographer Ken Scott, the Leelanau Conservancy has published a book of photos and essays about the lands that the Leelanau Conservancy has protected over the last 27 years. The 56-page book, titled Why We Preserve features 52 stunning color photographs and seven essays by a cache of writers including renowned chef Mario Batali, CBS Sunday Morning News correspondent Martha Teichner and Traverse Magazine publisher Deborah Wyatt Fellows.
An Apple a Day
Photo SpreadOne-year-old Caleb Byrd, from Hartland, Mich., enjoys an apple on the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail. The Byrd family parked at the Dune Climb, biked to Glen Arbor and lunched at the Good Harbor Grill. They had no trouble finding parking in Glen Arbor, even on July 1. Photo by Bridget Byrd