Brian Walters

The Art of Wintering: Festivals, Art, Music, and More!

Keep winter fresh in February with winter festivals and snow-filled fun around Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Snowshoe the vines. Sample chili on an outdoor deck. Hit the slopes at The Homestead. Hunt for the Yeti. Venture into the snowy woods. Play a game of pick-up hockey. Or warm up with…

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Tis the Season - to Get Outside!

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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It's Donut Season (and more!)

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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Bushels of Fun at Jacob's Farm

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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An Apple A Day...

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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