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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To a thoughtful eye, an entire universe may seem to exist within the smallest of scenes. Present in the smallest pool of water, countless small organisms are carrying out biological processes—photosynthesizing, cycling nutrients throughout the food web, aerating the soil; some of life’s most…
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Enjoying winter in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is best done in company. Sharing the experience of the outdoors bonds families and friends together, leads us to meet new people, enriches our learning, and keeps us safe as we recreate in ever-changing weather conditions; these…
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Winter has arrived at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, creating ever-changing scenic landscapes and conditions ideal for snowy recreation. Whether our activity of choice is cross-country skiing at Alligator Hill, snowshoeing the Sleeping Bear Dunes dune climb, operating a snow mobile, ice…
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