’Tis the season to gather with friends and family, cozy up around a fire, and celebrate a slower pace as we usher in 2025. The Sleeping Bear Dunes region is a great destination during the holidays – whether your family makes it an annual tradition or you want to book a last-minute getaway. Do you…
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Here’s a look at some outdoor or holiday events coming up in the county – from night snowshoes to sip & shops… Glen Arbor Stroll through the lights of 20-plus trees in Glen Arbor! Hosted by The Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District. Families, groups and individuals sponsored these trees and…
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Tis the season – for snowy drives after dark and screeches of “Look!” shouted in cars with the heat cranked up. Here are several light displays to go find in Leelanau County, along with a full list of beautiful displays in nearby Lake Ann and Traverse City. Short days and early sunsets aren’t such a…
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It’s time to get in the holiday spirit! There are a slew of seasonal goodies coming up around Thanksgiving weekend for the county and here’s a peek on how to get involved! Glen Arbor Glen Arbor has become famous for its “Better than Black Friday” PJ Party, which is being held this year on Nov. 29…
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It’s that time of year when the harvest is bearing its fruit – and veggies. And, just to be clear, calories don’t count when baked goods are seasonal, right??? Here’s a look at all the calorie-free goodies you can find in Leelanau this fall season…. Gallagher’s Farm Market, Traverse City…
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Established in 2008, this 40-acre centennial farm is all about celebrating local produce, good food, and a-maze-ing community connection – and once the harvest season hits, it all starts with their iconic corn maze. Per Jacob’s Farm Operations Manager, Ed Blackburn, this year’s maze, which runs from…
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It’s time for apples and all the crispness of fall! Here’s a rundown of area orchards and varieties to sink your teeth into… VerSynder Orchards 1530 S. Lake Shore Dr., Lake Leelanau. (1 1/4 miles south of Dicks PourHouse. Open 7 days a week 9 a.m. til dusk.)…
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Leaf peeping for red, gold, and crimson treetops is the main attraction in October. Outdoor hikes, wine tours, and fall festivals add to the splendor of autumn. It’s almost like a second summer, only we’ve traded swimsuits for sweatshirts and beach days for bonfires. Autumn weekends around Sleeping…
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Warm days and crisp nights make it a great time to experience the beauty of early autumn around the Sleeping Bear Dunes region. Delight in bike riding, wine tasting, and sightseeing during September, when the sun still shines brightly and the Milky Way bursts with stars. Goldenrod sets the fields…
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September signals the start of the annual salmon run as the days turn shorter and the water turns cooler. Sportsmen and anglers flock to the Sleeping Bear Dunes region to fish bays and inlets and wade in the Platte and Betsie Rivers. Oliver Art Center in Frankfort has organized an exhibit all…
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