March is the best month for maple syrup production in Michigan due to the weather conditions. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore celebrates maple sugar season with live demonstrations, family activities, and samples of Michigan-made maple syrup at the historic farms in the Port Oneida Historic…
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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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The Sleeping Bear Dunes region is blanketed in winter white, making it the perfect playground for a snowcation. February brings several reasons to celebrate and several long weekends with school winter breaks, Valentine’s Day, and Presidents’ Day For snow sports enthusiasts and people who love…
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’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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