Brian Walters

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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Enjoy Art Exhibits, Harvest Festivals This Fall

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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Annual Manitou Island Day

The Leelanau Historical Society (LHS) is gearing up for its Annual Manitou Island Day Trip, which will take place on South Manitou Island on Monday, September 9, 2024. Per Leelanau Historical Society and Museum Executive Director, Kim Kelderhouse, the program was born in the early 1990’s as a way to…

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Railbikes In Northern Michigan

Everyone’s getting in line for the newest attraction in the region, and it’s no surprise. Railbikes are a rare sight – and the latest railbike business, dubbed “Wheels on Rails” in nearby Grawn, is the only one of its kind between Pennsylvania and Colorado in the United States! Located about 40…

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