Brian Walters

Leelanau Art Galleries

The Leelanau Peninsula’s quaint communities boast a diverse and rich art scene highlighted by local art galleries – many of which represent acclaimed regional and national artists. Need a focal piece to hang above your sofa? On the hunt for unique holiday gifts? Looking for a handcrafted souvenir…

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Kids, Meet Kohlrabi

Leelanau County growers There’s an old adage in business: Meet the customer where they are. But if you’re a Leelanau County grower in autumn—peak harvest and planting season for most; winter-prep time for all—getting out of your field, orchard, beehives, or flower garden to get to customers is…

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Leelanau UnCaged...and Unleashed

A single day. Six stages. And, along three closed-to-traffic streets in the wee town near the tip of Leelanau County’s pinkie, dozens of exhibiting artists, 40 live performances, and oodles of opportunities to gorge on locally made food and beverages. That, in a nutshell—and far outside of the…

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Foodie Fridays in Leelanau County

If you’re looking for a way to combine good wine with homegrown local, cuisine, stop into Bluestone Vineyards any Friday through Labor Day weekend for Foodie Fridays. These events – where area restaurants get to show off their best – is a partnership made in (foodie) heaven! Tom Knighton, owner of…

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New Grab-N-Go Eateries

When you're exploring Leelanau County on a bluebird-sky summer day, you don't want to head inside—no matter how hungry you might be getting. And thanks to some casual but innovative new county eateries, you don't need to. There's a bonus too. The family pup can hang at your feet as you sample a…

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Enjoying Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Looking to get up close and personal with nature at Sleeping Bear? With nearly 100 miles of designated trails in the National Lakeshore, you have many options. Let’s start with the 2.8-mile Sleeping Bear Point Trail. It showcases rolling dunes with wildflowers, dune grasses and shrubs, and great…

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