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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Piping Plover season is in full swing, and our Sleeping Bear Dunes birds are out and about throughout the park. But they aren’t alone. They are protected by an unlikely ally – dogs. Yes, that’s right, one of their biggest threats is actually there to help. The park’s BARK Rangers are dogs – and…
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Do you have a buddy who loves to run, play and drink… water, that is! Here are a handful of dog-friendly places to visit in Leelanau County. (Of course, all locations require owners to use a leash and cover potty pick-up.) There are many more, but here are a few to start exploring – along with a few…
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What’s better than a destination race to the “Most Beautiful Place in America”? Here’s a list of upcoming 2022 events for those looking to visit the Sleeping Bear Dunes and tackle a PR at the same time! (Or, let’s face it, sign up, barely finish and get a cool t-shirt as a souvenir!) June 4 -…
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A book of shared memories celebrating the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes, a non-profit organization, has put together a book about the area – but with a twist: It was crowd-sourced! They asked locals, visitors and historians to submit their best photos…
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The snow has finally arrived and Leelanau is showcasing two of its best qualities: snow-covered orchards and their harvest! Several wineries in the area offer snowshoe and cross-country ski trails, which makes for a perfect weekend getaway up north – we hope you’ll join us in the white, fluffy…
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Ugly Sweater Fun Run Dec. 18 – Glen Arbor Cherry Republic in Glen Arbor is hosting it's 3rd Annual “Christmas Miracle Mile / Ugly Sweater Dash” on Saturday, Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. The event starts at Cherry Republic and has a fun twist: Participants run a quarter-mile up the road, turn and run back –…
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The holidays are approaching, which means the eclectic and charming shops of Leelanau County have seasonal items on their shelves – from comforting fall décor to the warmth of ol’ St. Nick. Check out these cute finds in the county celebrating the upcoming holiday season: Front Porch, Suttons Bay…
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There is nothing like getting that first fall apple in Leelanau County. And, out here, with countless orchards, farmer’s markets, and falling leaves, there’s no end to the celebration of fall! Here’s a look at what apples are ready and where, along with tips on the “best of the best” when it comes…
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E-bikes have, shall we say, found their pace in the last year or so. While they were initially met with skepticism when they came on the scene about a decade ago, they have since found their place in the market. “It’s a different demographic that likes e-bikes versus regular bikes,” says Keith…
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