Strap on the skis or snowshoes and get ready for some good (tasting) laughs. The Wiener Ski is back on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Shady Lane Cellars in Suttons Bay. It’s time for wine, warming fire pits, and melty raclette-topped beer brats on the estate’s winter-postcard-worthy property overlooking the…
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These foodie gift boxes will bring your loved ones the joy of Leelanau County – and a tiny scuffle over THAT cheese or THAT cherry treat - so, brace yourself. Here’s a handful (mouthful) of yummy options to get your gift list done for the season – and done well. All of these businesses offer a wide…
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It’s that time of year – time to shovel snow and… pick out those perfect Leelanau-flavored gifts for your family and friends who love to visit the area. Here’s a handful of fun and fresh gift ideas for your list! Baabaazuzu in Lake Leelanau is the queen of unique gifts – check out their “One of a…
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Leelanau UnCaged #11 is coming to Northport on Sat., Sept. 27 from 11am to 10pm for its annual FREE festival of food, art, music and dance and – it has to be said – it’s time to open the cage and come on out! What’s on tap? The artists, locals, businesses and nonprofits who create, celebrate and…
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As the popularity of e-bikes grows in Northern Michigan, so, too, does the ability to tackle harder, steeper trails – like Palmer Woods mountain bike trail in Leelanau County. I’m a regular cyclist, but had been avoiding the bigger climbs at Palmer Woods because I suffer from exertion headaches –…
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It’s a rite of passage for those coming to the Sleeping Bear Dunes – floating the Platte River. Spending a day floating the river and dumping out in Lake Michigan is a MUST for those who want the quintessential Northern Michigan experience! If you have been, please share your pics in the comments…
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The gardens are blooming in Leelanau County – and it’s time to hit the ground (literally) for a tour! The Little Garden Club invites you to visit six inspiring Leelanau Peninsula gardens from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 26. The six homes feature sprawling gardens, stunning homes and…
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There’s nothing worse than the sinking feeling of coming across an orphaned or injured rabbit, raccoon or other woodland creature… especially because most rehab centers won’t take them on. Enter Samantha Wolfe and Justin Grubb, co-founders of Sleeping Bear Wildlife Fund in Beulah. Their mission…
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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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