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ME Shown are (from left) Native dancers at the Pow Wow held annually in Peshawbestown, the Inland Seas schooner and a happy young angler with both hands full — that’s a hot dog in his left hand — at Kids Fishing Day at Veronica Park. “Leelanau, Leelanau, land of delight.” Those words from Leelanau’s theme song – yep, Leelanau has a theme song – say it all. Leelanau is a treasure trove of delights that appeal to all kinds of people with all kinds of interests. Big people and little people, young and old. Folks who enjoy solitude and those that prefer rubbing shoulders with the crowds. Golfers, boaters, swimmers, hikers, fishermen (and women) alike! Leelanau appeals to the artist and the art collector, the writer and the reader, the musician and the music lover, the wine-maker and the wine taster. No other county says “vacation” better than we do here in Leelanau. Turn the pages of this summer guide, then venture out, and you’ll soon see why. There’s plenty of opportunity to soak in the beauty – miles and miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, blue waters against a majestic sand dune backdrop. Cherry trees lush with red fruit and twisting grape vines dotting the rolling countryside, hiking trails meandering through piney forests. A stop at each of the county’s friendly communities allows you to feast on history, art,
music, books – and of course, scrumptious seasonal foods and award winning wines. But maybe best of all are the celebrations. Leelanau knows how to celebrate just about everything – with concerts and festivals, picnics and parades – all season long. We invite you to join our 21,899 county residents for a summer of carefree days and starlit nights. Welcome to Leelanau, land of delight. Editor’s note: Listen to The Enterprise’s own Amy Hubbell singing the Leelanau Theme Song, written by Art and Hazel Oberhelman at www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTYH7MOEHQI
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What’s Up Calendar Pages.............................. Pages 12-19 Break away Quiet Places...................................... Page 21 Our Towns Community Guide Pages............... Pages 23-55 Wine Trail Vintners........................................ Pages 61 & 66 Winery Guide................................. Pages 61-65
Our Towns
Community.................... Starts On Cedar/Maple City.................. 53 Greilickville.......................... 46 Lake Leelanau....................... 48 Empire................................... 23 Glen Arbor............................ 25 Leland................................... 31 Northport............................... 37 Peshawbestown..................... 52 Suttons Bay........................... 40
Art Trail Art.................................................. Pages 69-71 Music................................................ Page 72 Libraries, Museums..................... Pages 73 & 74 Rocky Trail Rock Hunting.................................... Page 75 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore........................ Pages 76-81 Conservancy lands......................... Pages 82-83 Marinas............................................. Page 84 Boat Launches/Rentals..................... Page 85 Beach Activities................................ Page 86 Beach List.................................... Pages 86 & 87 Golfing.............................................. Page 88
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Visitors Guide author Linda Hepler with one of her dachshunds while standing next to one of the ubiquitous M-22 road signs.
Where to stay Campgrounds.................................... Page 97 Lodging Guide.............................. Pages 98-101 Where to Dine Dining Guide................................ Pages 103-105
more on Leelanau Leelanau Contacts............................ Page 107 Advertiser Index.............................. Page 108
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Farm Trail Cherry primer, recipes................... Pages 89-90 Farm Market Guide.........................Page 93-95 Bug update........................................ Page 96
Where to Worship Church Guide................................... Page 106
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About the author
Linda Hepler of Leelanau County has lived “Up North” for more than 20 years, and is the author of most of the stories in the Visitors Guide. In addition to being a freelance writer, she is a nurse at The Leelanau School in Glen Arbor. She has written for a variety of local and national publications, including Max Sports and Fitness, Junior Baseball, Working Nurse, and Healthy Life Magazine. A mother of six and grandmother of six, she lives in Maple City with her husband and four dachshunds.
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Leelanau Enterprise staff writer Eric Carlson captured this colorful scene at the Glen Lake Yacht Club, a place where young sailers learn to ride the wind aboard their Butterfly sailboats.
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Try fitting in all of these events When it comes to summer fun, Leelanau has it all. Come rain or shine, there are goings-on every day for people with all kinds of interests. From art fairs and exhibits to music events, festivals, parades, pancake breakfasts, hikes, competitive athletic events, learning opportunities, and more – we have it all. Join the fun with some of these pickings, and be sure to check each week’s Leelanau Enterprise or log on to Leelanaunews.com for more events. ONGOING Walking Friends, Cedar - Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. Meet at the tennis courts at the Cedar Recreation Complex for walking. 228-3426 Fly Fishing Workshops and Outings, Cedar - Free workshops on fly fishing, fly casting, fly tying and guided fly fishing outings with certified master fly fishing instructor DJ Schmidt. Cedar Rod and Gun Club, 228-4030, www.crgc.org
Children’s Pine Patch Story Hour, Glen Arbor - Mondays and Wednesdays from July 1 to mid-August, Cottage Book Shop. 334-4223, www.cottagebooks.com Glen Arbor Art Association - Adult classes beginning June 20, children’s classes from June 29. Check for details. 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org Orvis Michigan Fly-Fishing School, Glen Arbor - Weekends May through September. Professional instructors welcome beginners and seasoned anglers. The Homestead, 334-5100 www.orvis.com You Jazz, Glen Arbor - Every Tuesday night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the gardens of Wildflowers, on M22 in Glen Arbor. Bring your instrument and play or just relax in the gardens and enjoy the music. 334-3232, www.wildflowersglenarbor.com
Liberty Bell Quilts - Weekly Open Sewing Saturday 1-4 p.m. and Thurs. 1-4 p.m. weekly* Use our space to work on your own projects. Machines, sewing, cutting and ironing equipment available. Call 231-228-6689 to reserve. www.libertybellquilts.com *No open Sewing August 16 or 18 during the Amazing Quilt Race.
Group Bicycle Rides - Rides around Leelanau County throughout the summer. 334-6419, www.cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org
Michigan Trail Riders, Empire - Join others for trail rides along the shore-toshore trail across Michigan. 989-4733205, www.mtra.org
Great Lakes Children’s Museum, Greilickville - Interactive story time each Wednesday at 11 a.m., toddler time Fridays 10 a.m. to noon. Ongoing events. 932-4526, www.greatlakeskids.org
Lanphier Observatory, Glen Arbor Wednesday and Thursday nights, June 29 through August 25, from 10:30 p.m. to midnight if skies are clear. Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road. 334-5890 Beach Bards, Glen Arbor - Friday evenings, from July 1 through Aug. 12. Summer storytelling, poetry, music on the beach. Children’s hour begins at 7:30 p.m. followed by adults at 9:00 p.m. Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road. 334-3666
Open Knitting Night, Glen Arbor Tuesdays 6:30-9 p.m. All skill levels welcome. At The Yarn Shop, Glen Arbor, 334-3805
Grand Traverse Yacht Club, Greilickville - Sailboat races, weekend regattas and more scheduled all summer long. 946-9779, www.gtyc.org Enrichment programs, Leland - JuneAugust, series of programs from art to exercise for both adults and children,Old Art Building, 111 S. Main St. 256-2131, www.oldartbuilding.com
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Four generations of the Heringhaus family have celebrated the Fourth of July in Leelanau County. Attending the Glen Arbor Fire and Rescue pancake breakfast last year are (from left) Milo Solin, Ellie Heringhaus, Sunshine Solin and Grace Heringhaus. Open Art Studio, Leland - Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Old Art Building Join others to paint. 256-2131, www.oldartbuilding.com Children’s Story Time at Leland Township Library - Wednesdays, 10:3011:15 a.m. For children up to age 7. For this and other family events: 256-9152, www.lelandtownshiplibrary.michlibrary.org Manitou Island Day Trips, Leland July and August trips (call for dates). Sponsored by the Leelanau Historical Society and Partners; each trip accompanied by local experts and educators. Includes Friday evening reception, light breakfast aboard the boat and boxed lunch. 256-7475, www.leelanauhistory.org Leelanau Conservancy, Leland Weekly events, workbees and hikes. 256-9665, www.theconservancy.com Leelanau Peninsula Culinary Tours and Retreats - Learn more about where your food comes from and how it is grown by connecting with local farmers. Food stops, cooking classes, gourmet dinners and more. 888-240-1650, www.learngreatfoods.com
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Music in the Park, Northport - Friday evenings 7 to 9 p.m. between June and August at Marina Park. Bring the family and a dinner. 386-7303, www.northportomenachamber.org Northport Yacht Club, Northport marina - Sailboat races, picnics and more scheduled all summer long. PO Box 388, Northport, MI 49670 Northport Youth Sailing School - Learn to Sail Program for ages 8-16, four oneweek sessions July 18 to August 12. Donna Chapman, 386-7401, www. northportsailing.org Grand Traverse Lighthouse Summer Education Program Series, Northport Evenings during the summer. 386-7195, www.grandtraverselighthouse.com Saving Birds Through Habitat, Omena - Learn about birds, amphibians, reptiles, butterflies and more through hikes and events at the Charter Sanctuary. 271-3738, www.savingbirds.org Family Ecology Sail, Suttons Bay June 23 through Aug. 25. Science lessons
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Continued from Page 12 aboard the schooner Inland Seas. Call for departure times and places. 271-3077, www.schoolship.org Yarn Lovers Night, Suttons Bay Mondays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thistledown Shoppe. Crocheters and knitters welcome to meet, work on their projects. 271-9276 Suttons Bay Friendship Community Center - Ongoing social events and programs throughout the summer beginning in June. 271-4630, www.seniors.tcnet.org Summer Programs, Sleeping Bear Dunes - Ranger-led programs and initiatives for children and adults alike, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. 326-5134, www.nps.gov/slbe MAY Annual Wildflower Rescue Plant Sale, Leland - May 27-29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sun. Purchase ferns, trout lilies, trillium and more at the Village Green in Leland. 256-9665, www.theconservancy.com Leelanau State Park Bird Hike, Northport - May 28, 10:30 a.m. Join Saving Birds Through Habitat docents for bird watching at the tip of Leelanau Peninsula. Meet at the Pavilion. 2713738, www.savingbirds.org Cars in the Park, Northport - May 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. From classics to antiques at Haserot Park. 386-7303, www. northportomenachamber.org Saving Birds Through Habitat/ Leelanau Conservancy, Omena - May 28, 1-2 p.m. “Birdiology 201: Romance in the air, on the Ground, in the BushEverywhere,” a peek into the love life of birds. 271-3738, www.savingbirds.org
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Glen Arbor Art Association Mini Gallery Show, Glen Arbor - May 31-June 10, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. To 1 p.m. “Postcards from Provence” watercolors by Jo Anne Wilson. At Glen Arbor Art Association, Pine Street. 3346112, www.glenarborart.org JUNE Leelanau Peninsula BirdFest - June 1-5. Conservation-themed bird festival with speakers, guided tours, wine and cheese mixers and a fish boil. 271-9895, www.leelanauchamber.com Glen Haven Days - June 2-3, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Learn about lumbering, shipping and U.S. Life Saving Service through hands-on activities. 3265134, www.nps.gov/slbe Tall Ship Birding Cruise, Suttons Bay - June 5, 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join local birding experts aboard the schooner Inland Seas to view gull and cormorant colonies on Gull Island. 271-3077, www.schoolship.org Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing - June 8, noon to 6 p.m. Annual golf outing at The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms. 2719895, www.leelanauchamber.com Artist in Residence Presentation, Glen Arbor - June 9, 7:30 p.m. At Glen Arbor Art Association. Michael Letts: landscape painter. 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org Branson on the Road, Northport June 11, 8 p.m. Classic country, bluegrass, rockabilly and gospel music. Northport Community Arts Center, 109 E. Nagonaba 386-5001, www.northportcac.org
Perennial Plant Sale, Cedar - May 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Victoria River Park. 228-3426
Nature Stories for Children on the Leland Village Green - June 11, 10 a.m. Leelanau Conservancy docents tell tales with a green theme for children 4-8. 2569665, www.theconservancy.com
Leelanau Summinars Wine and Cheese Reception, Leland - May 29, 5:30 p.m. Learn about and sign up for educational seminars to be held in July and August on a broad range of topics. Old Art Building, 111 S. Main St. 2562131, www.oldartbuilding.com
M-22 Challenge, Empire - June 11, 8 a.m. Multi-discipline event including a run, paddle and bike segment. 6900 South Dune Highway, Empire. 8835936, www.m22challenge.com
Houdek Dunes Natural Area Hike May 29, 2 p.m. Join the Leelanau Conservancy for a hike through the Houdek Dunes to look for pink Lady Slipper Orchids. 256-9665, www.theconservancy.com
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Leland Wine & Food Festival - June 11, noon to 6 p.m. Admission includes wine glass and two tickets for wine tasting. 256-0079, www.lelandmi.com
FRIDAY, JUNE 24 5 TO 9 PM DOWNTOWN SUTTONS BAY
AWARD-WINNING ARTISTS & LEELANAU COUNTY WINES Visit participating shops, meet award-winning local artists, sample Leelanau County wines, receive a stamp and enter to win a $250 Village Shopping Spree! Don’t miss the Fall Finale Artwalk in October!
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Free Fishing Weekend - June 11 and 12, inland lakes and Great Lakes waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations still apply. www.michigan.gov/dnr
Canopy Capers at Lighthouse West Natural Area - June 18, 10 a.m. (rain date June 19, 10 a.m.) Enjoy leisurely birding for warblers from your lawn chair high atop a trail at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula. 256-9665, www.theconservancy.com
Nature’s Library of Flora and Fauna at Lamont Preserve - June 12, 2 p.m. Join Leelanau Conservancy docents to explore woodland and wetland species of flora and fauna. 256-9665, www.theconservancy.com
LPVA Small Plates - June 18, 6-9 p.m. Features several Leelanau Peninsula Vintner’s Association member wineries offering a full glass of wine paired with a tapas dish. www.lpwines.com
Glen Arbor Art Association Mini Gallery Show, Glen Arbor - June 13-24, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. To 1 p.m. Paintings by Jane Batteiger. At Glen Arbor Art Association, Pine Street. 3346112, www.glenarborart.org
Solstice Hike at Whaleback - June 21, 8 p.m. Celebrate the official start of summer with an evening hike up whaleback with Leelanau Conservancy docents. 256-9665, www.theconservancy.com
Astronomy Under Sail, Suttons Bay June 15, 9-11:15 p.m. Set sail aboard the schooner Inland Seas for an astronomy lesson with astronomer Dick Cookman. 271-3077, www.schoolship.org
Maritime History Under Sail, Suttons Bay - June 22, 6 p.m. To 9 p.m. Join local historians and crew of the schooner Inland Seas in discovering the rich maritime history of Suttons Bay. 2713077, www.schoolship.org
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Dockside Open House, Leland - June 16, 5 p.m. To 8 p.m. Come aboard the docked 77 foot schooner Inland Seas and learn all about the ship. 271-3077, www. schoolship.org Saving Birds Through Habitat Speakers Series, Omena - June 16, 7-8 p.m. “The History and Meaning of Pow Wow” with Tribal Elder Hank Bailey. Meet at the Habitat Discovery Center, 5020 North Putnam Rd. 271-3738, www.savingbirds.org Northport Area Heritage Association Civil War Remembrance - June 16, 7 p.m. Learn about the Native American Company K. Sharpshooters with Civil War researcher and historian Chris Czopak. Trinity Church Fellowship Hall, 103 N. Warren St. Making the Great Lakes Great Sail, Leland - June 17, 9 a.m. to 12 noon aboard the schooner Inland Seas. Become a scientist for the day and learn about the issues facing the Great Lakes and plans to address them. 271-3077, www.schoolship.org Northport Lighthouse & Maritime Festival / Chamber Fish Boil - June 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. At Haserot and Marina parks in Northport. Boat building demonstration, arts and crafts show, Inland Seas Cruises, fish boil, entertainment, and other fun activities for the whole family. 386-7303, www.northportomenachamber.org
Cream Tea Garden Tour, Suttons Bay - June 22, 1-4 p.m. Enjoy cream tea in the British fashion, followed by a stroll through secluded gardens on Stony Point along West Grand Traverse Bay. Call By-The-Bay Garden Club for reservations, 271-1261
Native Plant Sale, Lake Leelanau June 24, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Leelanau Conservation District, 112 W. Philip St. 256-9783 Michigan Barn Preservation Network Workshop - June 24-25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn new skills and help restore historic buildings. No skills necessary. 3265134, www.nps.gov/slbe Artist in Residence Exhibit, Leland June 24-26. Reception Friday 5-8 p.m., gallery open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. and noon-4 p.m. Sun. Playful figures and sculpture by Dewey Blocksma with interactive presentation. 256-2131, www.oldartbuilding.com Cedar River Paddle - June 25, 9 a.m. Enjoy the quietude of the Cedar river with a kayak or canoe down (and back up) Cedar River through the Leelanau Conservancy nature preserve. 256-9665, www.theconservancy.com
p.m. Featuring Cat Hall and Fred Szczepanski along with The Village Voices and the Northport Community Band. Northport Community Arts Center, 109 E. Nagonaba, 386-5001, www.northportcac.org Strawberry Ice Cream Social, Cedar - June 25, 6-9 p.m. Ice cream and conversation with the folks at Farm 651. 714-2737, www.farm651.com Kids Fishing Day, Lake Leelanau June 26. Enjoy a day of fishing, fun fishrelated activities and refreshments at Veronica Valley County Park, where ponds are stocked with fish that kids can easily catch. 590-3309 Polka Lessons, Cedar - June 26, Solon Twp. Hall, 7 p.m. Get ready for the Polka Festival by learning to polka. 228-3426
Glen Arbor Art Association Concert, Picnic - June 25, at the Thoreson Farm, featuring THREE MEN and a TENOR. 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org
Wonders of the Wild Day Camp, Omena - June 27-July 1, 9 a.m. to noon each day. Kids age 7-11 will learn about birds, insects, and plants at the Saving Birds Through Habitat Discovery Center, 5020 N. Putnam. 271-3738, www.savingbirds.org
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Artist in Residence Presentation, Glen Arbor - June 23, 7:30 p.m. At Glen Arbor Art Association. Rachel Meginnes: mixed media works. 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org
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Cirque Amongus, Leland - June 23, call for time. Outdoor circus event with audience participation for children and adults. 256-9152, www.lelandtownshiplibrary.michlibrary.org Making the Great Lakes Great Sail, Suttons Bay - June 24, 9 a.m. to 12 noon aboard the schooner Inland Seas. Become a scientist for the day and learn about the issues facing the Great Lakes and plans to address them. 271-3077, www.schoolship.org Suttons Bay Summer Solstice Art Walk - June 24, 5 p.m. to 9 pm. 5th annual walk featuring galleries and shops in the village partnering with Leelanau wineries for a perfect summer evening. Each shop will host an artist and their work, along with wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres, live music. 271-4922, www.suttonsbayarea.com
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The Chenille Sisters*
June 11, 2011 – 8 pm
July 30, 2011 – 8 pm
Sponsor: Leelanau Enterprise Classic country, bluegrass, rockabilly and gospel music.
Sponsors: Jes Asmussen & Colleen Cooper & Biggs Construction Service Co-sponsor: Bayshore Oil & Propane Blending of three uniquely gifted souls into a musical phenomenon and exquisite harmonies.
An Evening of Rodgers & Hammerstein June 25, 2011 – 8 pm Sponsor: Dick & Sherry Koenig & Barbara Bartley Featuring Cat Hall & Fred Szczepanski along with the Village Voices & Northport Community Band
Ragtop Rodeo featuring Caroline Kovas July 2, 2011 – 8 pm Sponsor: Sherwood Products Co-sponsor: Thomas & Milliken Millwork The sound is sizzling, sexy, sly southern rock!
New Reformation Band* July 9, 2011 – 8 pm Co-sponsor: Northport Lions Club Traditional jazz including the Oppermann Brothers and Dave Bennett on clarinet.
Sunny Wilkinson Quartet July 16, 2011 – 8 pm Sponsor: Northport Point Jazz Buffs Co-sponsor: Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern An inventive and flexible jazz vocalist who toys with rhythm and tonal color.
Thomas Pandolfi July 23, 2011 – 8 pm Sponsor: Jes Asmussen & Colleen Cooper Co-sponsor: Constance & Edwin Arnfield American Classical pianist who is master of both the grand gesture and the sensual line.
Northwind Brass & The Promise Kept August 6, 2011 – 8 pm August 7, 2011 – 4 pm Sponsors: Easling Construction Company & Home Maintenance and Larkin Insurance – Dan White Celebrating the Civil War Sesquicentennial, music and a play depicting a true Civil War story about Northport.
Sousa Concert August 20, 2011 – 8 pm Sponsors: Gertrude L. McDuck Benevolent Society & Martinson Funeral Home Traditional fast-paced concert with great marches by the Northport Community Band conducted by Don Wilcox. Guest conductor retired Colonel John Bourgeois of US Marine Band, Washington, DC
Christmas Concert December 11, 2011 – 3 pm Sponsor: Northport Bay Boat Yard Co-sponsors: Northport Highlands & Sound of Music Magic Annual traditional family affair featuring special guests and the Village Voices and Northport Community Band. 15
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The Cherry Connection - July 4-8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day during the Traverse City National Cherry Festival. Wagon rides and tours of a Leelanau cherry farm, learn how cherries are grown and harvested. South of Suttons Bay at the NW Michigan Horticultural Research Station. www.visit.cherryfestival.org Artist’s Market, Leland - July 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 15th annual art fair includes 80 booths on the lawn and inside the Old Art Building. 256-2131, www.oldartbuilding.com New Reformation Band, Northport July 9, 8 p.m. Traditional jazz, including Oppermann Brothers and Dave Bennett. Northport Community Arts Center, 109 E. Nagonaba. 386-5001, www.northportcac.org National Cherry Festival Fireworks July 9, dusk. Show over West Grand Traverse Bay concludes festival. www.visit.cherryfestival.org Manitou Music Festival - July 10, 7 p.m. The 13th annual Dune Climb Concert at the base of the Dune Climb features the Paul Keller Orchestra (Big Band). 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org Kid’s Camp Liberty Bell Quilts, Downtown Cedar July 12-14. Open to boys and girls ages 9 through teens. Classes formed based on age and number of students. Half day sessions allow students to learn sewing and quilting basics in a comfortable environment. Call 231228-6689 to register. www.libertybellquilts.com Green Cuisine, Empire - July 13, 5 to 8 p.m. A “green-friendly” celebration of local gourmet food, wine and specialty ale. 326-5444, www.foodforthought.net Northport Women’s Club Home Tour - July 13, begins at 9:30 a.m. Tour several beautiful and historic homes. 386-7303, www.northportomenachamber.org
Inland Seas Music Festival, Suttons Bay - July 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the ISEA Education Center in Suttons Bay. 5K run, live music, food, exhibits, and family activities. 271-3077, www.schoolship.org Empire Anchor Day - July 16. Festival celebrates the discovery of huge anchor off Empire Beach. Includes 5K fun run, parade, street dance, and Lions Club Chicken BBQ. www.empirechamber.com Northport Area Heritage Association/ Leelanau Conservancy Civil War Remembrance - July 16, 10 a.m. Take a walk at the Kehl Lake Natural Area with Leelanau Conservancy docent and historian Will Thomas to learn about the natural and cultural history of the area. 256-9665, www.theconservancy.com Manitou Music Festival, Glen Arbor July 17, 8 p.m., Studio Stage. Mulebone (Blues). 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org
Tour de TART, Suttons Bay - July 22, 4 p.m. Enjoy a family-friendly flat bicycle ride from Traverse City to Suttons Bay along the TART and Leelanau trails. Bus to the event from Suttons Bay marina. 941-4300, www.traversetrails.org Glen Arbor Art Association Gallery Show - July 22-24. Reception Friday, 6-9 p.m., Gallery open Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun., noon-6 p.m.. Leelanau landscape paintings by Lynn Uhlmann. Glen Arbor Art Association, Pine Street. 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org
Glen Lake Woman’s Club Art Fair July 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 90 exhibitors of fine arts and quality crafts at the Glen Arbor Town Hall. 326-6084
Thomas Pandolfi, Northport - July 23, 8 p.m. American pianist. Northport Community Arts Center, 109 E. Nagonaba. 386-5001, www.northportcac.org
Manitou Music Festival, Glen Arbor July 20, 8 p.m. Studio Stage. Michael on Fire (Singer/Songwriter). 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org
Friends of Fishtown 5K Run, Leland - July 23. 3rd annual fun run starting in historic Fishtown. 256-8878, www.fishtownpreservationsociety.org
Northport Area Heritage Association Civil War Remembrance - July 21, 7 p.m. Author John Mitchell will talk about the local men who went to the Civil War. Trinity Church Fellowship Hall, 103 N. Warren St.
Manitou Music Festival, Glen Arbor July 24, 8 p.m., Studio Stage. Will Pearsall and Chelsea Saddlers (Singer/ Songwriter). 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org
Saving Birds Through Habitat Speakers Series, Omena - July 21, 7-8:30 p.m. “Is Global Warming Real?” with former TV 9 and 10 meteorologist David Barrons. Meet at the Habitat Discovery Center, 5020 North Putnam Rd. 271-3738, www. savingbirds.org
Great Lakes Relay, Empire - July 15-17. Shore-to-shore running event to benefit the Special Olympics, ends in Empire. 885-3256, www.greatlakesrelay.com Sunny Wilkinson Quartet, Northport - July 16, 8 p.m. Jazz vocalist. Northport Community Arts Center, 109 E. Nagonaba. 386-5001, www.northportcac.org
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Continued from Page 16 Friends Around the World, Leland July 27, call for time. Join family performer Kevin Kammeraad for songs, poems and stories from around the planet. 256-9152, www.lelandtownshiplibrary.michlibrary.org Manitou Music Festival Top of the Ski Hill Concert - July 28, 7 p.m. features Blackthorn (Celtic Quartet) The Homestead Resort. 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org Glen Lake Community Library Home Tour, Empire - July 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 326-5361, www.glenlakelibrary.net Cedar River Paddle - July 28, 7 p.m. Take an evening paddle down the Cedar River through the Leelanau Conservancy nature preserve. 228-3426 Glen Arbor Art Association Gallery Show - July 29-30. Reception Friday, 5-9 p.m., Gallery open Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Paintings by Mary Beth Day. Glen Arbor Art Association, Pine Street. 3346112, www.glenarborart.org Leelanau County Relay For Life, Suttons Bay - July 29-30, 6 p.m. to 6
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p.m. Overnight event celebrates cancer survivors and remembers those lost to the disease. 360-0465, www.relayforlife.org/leelanaucountymi The Chenille Sisters, Northport - July 30, 8 p.m. Exquisite vocal harmonies. Northport Community Arts Center, 109 E. Nagonaba. 386-5001, www.northportcac.org Open House, Glen Lake Fire Department - July 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Station 1, 6401 West State Street in Glen Arbor. www.glenarborfire.com Northport Lions Club Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast - July 30 (rain date July 31), 8 a.m. to noon. Unique, small aircraft, antique, custom and sports car displays. Woolsey Memorial Airport. Lions Club, 386-9936 or 386-5984 AUGUST Manitou Music Festival, Glen Arbor Aug. 3, 8 p.m., Studio Stage. Goitse (Irish). 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org Leelanau Conservancy Annual Picnic and Auction - Aug 4, field trips at 3 p.m. followed by picnic, auction and entertainment at 5 p.m. 256-9665, www.theconservancy.com
Summer extends in Leelanau County into September, when the annual Leland Heritage Festival beckons visitors back for one last embrace before autumn. — Photo by Rick Lahmann Dunegrass Music Festival, Empire Aug. 5-7. Celebration of organic roots music, onsite primitive camping and food vendors. 6 miles east of Empire on M72. www.dunegrassmusicfestival.org Northwind Brass & The Promise Kept - Aug. 6, 8 p.m. And August 7, 3 p.m. In celebration of the Civil War Sesquicentennial, music from the Civil War era and a play by Sue Hanson depicting a true story about Northport.
Northport Community Arts Center, 109 E. Nagonaba. 386-5001, www.northportcac.org Plein Air Paint Out, Glen Arbor - Aug. 6. All day painting at Thoreson Farm, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, evening wet painting sale and reception. 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org
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Continued from Page 17 Suttons Bay Art Festival - Aug. 6-7. Dozens of artists and craftsmen take part in one of the state’s most competitive shows at the Suttons Bay Marina. 2719895, www.SuttonsBayArtFestival.org Ice Cream Social, Cedar - Aug. 7, 2 to 4 p.m. at Victoria River Park. Enjoy free ice cream and social time. 228-3426 Manitou Music Festival, Glen Arbor Aug. 7, 8 p.m., Studio Stage. RFD Boys (Bluegrass) 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org Manitou Music Festival, Glen Arbor Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m., Glen Lake Community Reformed Church. Summer SingersChoral/Variety. 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org Wonderful World Comedy Show, Leland - Aug. 10, call for time. Joel Tracey with dazzling juggling and a creative whirlwind of tricks. 256-9152, www.lelandtownshiplibrary.michlibrary.org Glen Lake Community Library Annual Vintage Book Sale Preview Party, Glen Arbor - Aug. 10, 7-9 p.m. Thousands of books available at Glen Arbor Township hall. Sale continues Aug. 11, 10 a.m. To 7 p.m. And Aug. 12, 9-11 a.m. 326-5361, www.glenlakelibrary.net Suttons Bay Sidewalk Sales - Aug.1213. Sales and festivities in downtown Suttons Bay. 271-5077, www.suttonsbayarea.com Glen Arbor Art Association Gallery Show - Aug. 12-13. Reception Friday, 6-9 p.m., Gallery open Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Leelanau County watercolor landscapes by Celeste Crouch. Glen Arbor Art Association, Pine Street. 3346112, www.glenarborart.org Bob Milne, Pianist, Northport - August 13, 8 p.m. Lions Club benefit for Leelanau Children’s Center, chocolate treats. Northport Community Arts Center, 109 E. Nagonaba. 386-9936 or 386-5984 Leelanau Township Wine Music and Local Food Festival, Northport - Aug. 13, 12 noon to 6 p.m. at Haserot Park. Enjoy local wines and foods, crafts, entertainment. 386-7303, www.northportomenachamber.org Dogs on Parade, Northport - Aug. 13, 1:00 p.m. Themed dog parade. 386-7303, www.northportomenachamber.org
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Port Oneida Fair - Aug. 13-14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Demonstrations and interactive displays of life in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Family programs, wagon rides, games and music. 326-5134, 3346103, www.phsb.org Amazing Quilt Race - August 13-20 Six local quilt shops participate in this fun event with discounts in every store and the chance to win huge prizes. Passports available beginning June 1 at Liberty Bell Quilts in Downtown Cedar. 231-2286689. www.libertybellquilts.com Manitou Music Festival, Glen Arbor Aug. 17, 8 p.m., The Leelanau School lawn. Rita Hosking (Country/Folk). 3346112, www.glenarborart.org Lobster Fest, Northport - Aug. 18, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Benefit for Grand Traverse Lighthouse. Lobsters with all the fixings, entertainment, and more. 386-7195, www.grandtraverselighthouse.com Leland Sidewalk Sales- Aug.18-19. Fun and bargains throughout town. 256-0079, www.lelandmi.com Glen Arbor Sidewalk Sales - Aug. 19-21 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fun and bargains throughout town. www.visitglenarbor.com Glen Arbor Art Association Gallery Show - Aug. 19-21. Reception Friday, 6-9 p.m., Gallery open Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., noon-3 p.m. Paintings by Gene Rantz. Glen Arbor Art Association, Pine Street. 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org Sousa Concert, Northport - Aug. 20, 8 p.m. Featuring the Northport Community Band and special guests. Northport Community Arts Center, 109 E. Nagonaba. 386-5001, www.northportcac.org Traverse City Wine and Art Festival Aug. 20, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Original artwork by regional artists, music, wine from Leelanau Peninsula and Old Mission Peninsula wineries, and food from Traverse City and Leelanau restaurants. Under the tents on the lawn at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. www.traversecitywinefestival.com Peshawbestown Traditional Pow Wow - Aug. 20-21. The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians annual Pow Wow featuring native singers, dancers, artists and artisans. (534-7750), www.gtbindians.org
Glen Arbor Art Association Mini Gallery Show, Glen Arbor - Aug. 22Sept. 2, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. To 1 p.m. Drawings and paintings by Fremont Thompson. At Glen Arbor Art Association, Pine Street. 334-6112, www. glenarborart.org Maple City Car & Truck Show - Aug. 28, 12 noon to 4 p.m. (registration 8 a.m. to noon). Classic cars and trucks, hot rods and an old-fashioned street celebration on the busiest day of the summer in Maple City. 228-6224 Fruit of the Vine, Lake Leelanau August 26, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wine tasting fundraiser for Zonta Club of Leelanau County at Forty-Five North Vineyard and Winery. 256-7060 SEPTEMBER Port Oneida 5K Barn to Barn Trail Run/Walk, Glen Arbor - Sept. 3, 9 a.m. Run or walk through one of the most beautiful areas in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. 0.25 fun run for kids at 10 a.m. 334-6103, www.phsb.org Fireworks, Suttons Bay - Sept. 3, dusk. Say goodbye to summer with a fireworks display over the water at Suttons Bay Marina. 271-5077, www.suttonsbayarea.com Alice Busby Walk, Northport - Sept. 3. Sponsored by the Zonta Club of Leelanau County, this walk is a major source of funding for preventative cancer screening for underinsured and uninsured persons in the area. 256-7060
7-8:30 p.m. “History of Our Native Plants” with Brian Zimmerman, owner of Four Season Nursery. Meet at the Habitat Discovery Center, 5020 North Putnam Rd. 271-3738, www.savingbirds.org Artist in Residence Presentation, Glen Arbor - Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m. At Glen Arbor Art Association. Connie Kuhnle: plein air oil painter. 334-6112, www. glenarborart.org Leland Heritage Celebration - Sept. 16 - 18. Van’s Garage Classic Car Show, Fishtown Fest, Leland Historic Building art exhibit at the Old Art Building, the Leelanau Conservancy on the Village Green, and more. 256-0079, www. lelandmi.com BBQ and Brew Festival, Glen Arbor Sept. 17. Food, drink, music and fun under the tent in downtown Glen Arbor, across from Cottonseed and Totem Shop. www.visitglenarbor.com Harvest Stompede Vineyard Run & Walk and Wine Tour - Sept. 17-18. A race through Leelanau’s vineyards and a tour of county wineries featuring wine tasting, pasta and other gourmet delights. www.lpwines.com Fall Agricultural Festival, Northport Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Leelanau State Park. Take part in old time farming practices such as cider pressing, candle dipping, corn broom making and more. 386-5422, www.michigan.gov
Barbeque N’ Blues Festival, Lake Leelanau - Sept. 4. Blues music and food, barbeque contest. 256-0145
Introduction to Horses, Cedar - Sept. 18, 1-4 p.m. For kids 7-18 years. Collaborate with 4-H Equestrians at Miller Farm for one-on-one lessons. 228-3426
Glen Arbor Art Association Mini Gallery Show, Glen Arbor - Sept. 5-16, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. To 1 p.m. Paintings by Teri Gillespie. At Glen Arbor Art Association, Pine Street. 3346112, www.glenarborart.org
Leelanau Harvest Tour - Sept. 18. Noncompetitive family biking adventure along the Leelanau Trail, food stops. Starts and ends at Glen Lake Schools in Maple City. 941-4300, www.leelanauharvesttour.org
United Way Community Day of Caring, Cedar - Sept. 8, 6 p.m. Clean up project. 228-3426
National Public Lands Day - Sept. 24. Fee-free day to enjoy the park. Or volunteer in a “Take Pride in America/ Coastal Cleanup” event and earn a free pass for a later date. 326-5134, www.nps.gov/slbe
Northport Area Heritage Association Civil War Remembrance - Sept. 11, 2 p.m. Take a walk to see graves of Civil War veterans and hear re-enactments/ stories of their lives. Meet at 8th and Mill Street by the fire station. Saving Birds Through Habitat Speakers Series, Omena - Sept. 15,
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Shhhhhh... enjoy some quiet time in Leelanau Looking for a quiet place to commune with nature, or just to pause and reflect? Here are a few of Leelanau County’s quieter places:
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Old Settlers Park
If you like isolated beaches, the undeveloped Cathead Bay area of Leelanau State Park may be just the ticket. The park is located at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula, north of Northport. Just follow County Road 629 to Densmore Road to get to the trailhead and parking lot. A selection of paths winds through a pine/hardwood forest, then across a series of dunes to arrive at the beach. The Lake Michigan Trail is the shortest route. About seven-tenths of a mile in, you arrive at the junction with Cathead Spur, the beach access trail. Here, yellow posts will lead you to Cathead Bay, where you can catch a glimpse of the Fox Islands on the horizon of Lake Michigan and soak in the solitude.
This six acre Michigan Historic Site in Burdickville, with frontage on Big Glen Lake and a vintage Methodist Chapel on the grounds, was established to honor the hardy pioneers who settled Leelanau County. The first “Old Settlers Picnic” was held in 1893, when residents traveled by horse and buggy or wagon to eat homecooked food and socialize with neighbors. Eventually a permanent picnic ground was established and the Old Settlers Picnic became a yearly event. The picnic continues to this day and is held in early August, rain or shine, featuring old time games, food, and displays of tools and machinery from the 1800s. For a quieter time, visit the park any day for a stunning view over Big Glen Lake, or dinner cooked on one of the grills. A public dock offers a place to park a Leelanau Veteran’s boat. The bottom is mostly stoney, Memorial Plaza Located in Suttons Bay Township however, and the area is also on M-204 between Lake Leelanau known as a haven for swimmer’s and Suttons Bay (turn at itch. Find the park off County Government Center Drive), the Road 675 (Dunn’s Road), in Veteran’s Plaza is dedicated to all Burdickville. Leelanau military veterans and the families that have cared for them. Water Wheel Park Service flags flying at the site rep- Take a stroll through downtown resent the Army, Navy, Marine Suttons Bay, turning off of Adams Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard and Street to St. Mary’s Street, and Merchant Marine; there is also a you’ll come to Water Wheel Park. flag for Prisoners of War/Missing The property includes tennis in Action. Sit on one of the bench- courts, which were built in 1925,
While Leelanau County fills with people and fun during the summer months, there are places to quietly slip away. Included are Cathead Bay (above) or the Leelanau Veterans Memorial Plaza (left), which was dedicated last summer.
as well as a creek highlighted by a water wheel. Take a breather from life’s stress and dip your tootsies in the cold water.
Leelanau Trail Caboose
Hop on the Leelanau Trail by foot, bicycle or roller blades in Greilickville (trail runs alongside Tom’s Market) for views of rollSuelzer Park ing hills, lush forests, peaceful Heading north on M-22 out of meadows and orchards, and Leland, you can take the County glimpses of streams, lakes and Road 641 turnoff to get to John ponds. At the Carter Road interSuelzer Memorial Park. Dedicated section, you’ll come across a surto local physician and active com- prising site – an old (but freshly munity member John Suelzer, the painted) yellow caboose car. park is a quiet place to enjoy Caboose #2938 was originally a swimming and picnicking on Lake B&O railroad car, likely built in Leelanau. the 1930s. Stop and catch your breath and enjoy the meadow flowers surrounding the caboose.
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Nestled in the heart of the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore
Visit us! Unique shops, Friendly folks, Walks along the beach, Great accommodations!
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No sense trying to match the view; find time to enjoy it Empire, like most of the forested harbor towns in Leelanau peninsula, grew up around the lumber business. In 1872, Empire was a small, isolated community with access to the outside world only through Lake Michigan. It had a wooding station, store, church, and school. It wasn’t until 1887, when the T. Wilce Company, a hardwood flooring business out of Chicago, purchased a steam powered sawmill on South Bar Lake and established the Empire Lumber Company, that Empire became a boom town. With one of the largest hardwood mills in the state, the population grew by leaps and bounds. When the lumber company needed more men to work the mill, an influx of Belgians and Norwegians arrived, setting up camp – even a dance hall – on the beach, calling it “Norway Town.” By 1915, the forestlands were cleared. The last mill burned in 1917, and many families moved away. Those that stayed eked out a living through agriculture, growing potatoes, then later fruit crops, including apples, cherries, and peaches. Today the lakeside village is host to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Visitor Center, and sits within the 71,000-acre park. It’s an outdoor lover’s paradise – perfect for hiking, biking, sunning and splashing. And with the Empire Bluffs to the south and the sand dunes to the north, it offers unequaled views. “The view of the beach and South Bar Lake from the Empire Bluffs trail is one of the finest vistas in the world,” said Paul Skinner, who with his wife has owned the Misers’ Hoard, an interior decorating, gift and antique shop in Empire, for the past ten years. “Combine this with sunsets that are second to none on occasions – who’d want to live anywhere else?” he added. Parades and festivals abound in
Empire. Spring ushers in the Asparagus Festival, “voted on the MSNBC.com travel site in 2010 as one of the worlds weirdest top ten festivals,” according to Skinner. Summer brings the Dunegrass Music Festival and also Anchor Day, a celebration commemorating the raising of an antique anchor from the waters of Lake Michigan. Return in the winter for Don’t worry if you miss something while watching the Anchor Day parade. It’s billed as so nice it goes around (Continued on Page 24) twice — and it does.
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notes • Biggest Summertime Event – The three-day Dunegrass Festival, held 6 miles east of downtown Empire, is a huge celebration of music, food, and friendship. This year’s Festival will take place August 5-7. Bring your camping gear and stay the whole weekend – kids are welcome, too. A free shuttle runs to the beach and back if you want to swim. And don’t miss the town’s Anchor Day, its summertime festival set for July 16. It’s famous for a parade so nice it goes around twice. Only in Empire. • Famous People – Robert Manning, a lifelong Empire resident and avid fisherman, gained notoriety after death with the building of the Manning Memorial Lighthouse, seen on the Lake
Michigan beach park in Empire. Manning had always wanted a lighthouse to help guide him home safely after evening fishing trips, and the 35 foot lighthouse, one of only three memorial lighthouses in Michigan (and included on Coast Guard navigational charts) was lit by family and friends in 1990 in his honor. • On the Waterfront – In addition to Empire’s public beach on Lake Michigan, there’s the kid friendly South Bar Lake, and North Bar Lake just north of town. But one of the most beloved beaches in Empire is about 4 miles south on Esch Road, where you’ll find the cool waters of Lake Michigan as well as the shallows of Otter Creek, where the kiddies can safely splash and play.
the Manning lighthouse appears historical, a tribute to its designer, but is actually only 21-years-old.
No sense trying to match view Continued from Page 23 Winterfest, with snow sports and a Polar Bear Plunge into the freezing waters of South Bar Lake. While Empire may leave the impression as a community that never changes, it’s been a leader in many respects. Empire Village is working toward providing wireless broadband throughout the downtown district; it may be up and running this summer. And the New Neighborhood development showed that the trend toward small, house-filled lots can work in Leelanau County. You could easily spend all of your time in Empire sunning and swimming at one of the many fantastic beach spots, or hiking the Lakeshore Trails. But a good
place to start your visit is at the Empire Historical Museum, home to a turn-of-the-century saloon, one-room schoolhouse, a 1911 firehouse, 1924 vintage gas station, blacksmith and woodworking shop. Here you’ll learn about the logging and agricultural history of the town and how people lived years ago. The museum is first-rate, yet relaxed enough that you don’t feel out of place asking questions or taking pictures. The gas station display in the lower level will transport visitors to another era. Then head on downtown to spend some time poking around the assortment of galleries and eclectic shops, and finish off with a bite to eat and an ice cream cone for dessert.
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Two lakes, a river and lots of options When trapper and trader John LaRue moved from Chicago to northern Michigan with his two children in 1847, he was looking for a new start. He had suffered a severe bout of cholera, and his wife had died. He hoped that the clean, bracing air would be healing, and the opportunities for trade with Indians plentiful. LaRue spent some time on the Manitou Islands, then headed for Glen Arbor, becoming the first white settler in what would become Leelanau County. At the time, Glen Arbor was an Indian settlement built around what the Indians called Bear Lake, now Glen Lake. It wasn’t until nine years later that wooding operations began, and Glen Arbor, along with nearby Glen Haven, grew with the lumbering business. By the end of the 19th century, there were several mills, one for making wood shingles, as well as a number of hotels for housing the lumbermen. Soon afterward, Sleeping Bear Point Life-Saving Station opened to serve ships passing through the sometimes treacherous Manitou Passage. While surrounding settlements eventually became part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Glen Arbor remains a small residential and vacation home community, and a popular tourist destination sought for its sun and sand, beautiful lakes and Crystal River, and artsy and very walkable downtown. “The best thing about Glen Arbor is the countless amount of activities that you can fit into a day,” said Katy Wiesen, who handles marketing for the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce. With husband Matt, the Wiesens
have owned Crystal River Outfitters, a kayak, canoe, and bike rental business, for eight years. “You can swim in Glen Lake, bike around the lakes, kayak the Crystal River, hike, and then shop, followed by a great dinner at some of the most amazing restaurants in Leelanau County,” suggested Wiesen. It’s a place where you can decide to do nothing, and still enjoy yourself. Nestled between Glen Lake and Lake Michigan with Alligator Hill looking on, you’re never more than a short walk or drive from having fun in the water. Downtown offers places to shop, eat — or play tennis on the township courts. A trip to Glen Arbor would be incomplete without exploring the surrounding National Lakeshore, including stops at preserved settlements. You can visit Port Oneida Rural Historical District, a 3,400 acre community of 18 abandoned farmsteads, or Glen Haven, a well-kept ghost town that bears witness to the peninsula’s maritime past. One of the best ways to see things up close and personal in the Lakeshore is on foot or bike, and by next summer, Glen Arbor will offer even more (Continued on Page 27)
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Glen Lake residents take their Fourth of July parades seriously, holding oneth by land and oneth by sea. Above, appropriately attired boaters turn Glen Lake into their parade route.
Some 635 runners participated in the Glen Arbor Running Bear race last summer — including a running bear!
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notes Biggest Summertime Event – Glen Arbor’s 4th of July parade draws hundreds of participants and thousands of parade enthusiasts. It’s a come-as-you-are affair for both onlookers and participants — and there are many, many of them. People start lining up hours ahead of time in prime locations. It’s really the place to be on the biggest holiday of the year, and is followed by a “boat parade” on Glen Lake. As the summer draws to a close, come back for the BBQ and Brew Festival, a day of sampling locally crafted microbrew and great BBQ fare from local restaurants, along with live music. This year’s BBQ and Brew will be on Sept. 17. Famous People – D.H. Day, a colorful Glen Arbor Township resident, is noted for diversified achievements in lumbering, shipping, agriculture and conservation. In 1920, Day donated 30 acres along the shores of Lake Michigan between Glen Haven and Glen Arbor to the State of Michigan. The D.H. Day State Park is now
part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. You may find former Michigan Chief Justice Betty Weaver enjoying her retirement on the township-owned tennis courts; she has a place along the Crystal River. And George Weeks, former Gov. William Milliken’s press secretary, writes a syndicated newspaper column from his Glen Arbor home. On the Waterfront – Hit the beach at the Glen Arbor Municipal Beach, enjoy greater solitude on the pristine beach on Lake Michigan at historic Glen Haven and take a lazy two-hour glide down the Crystal River. Rent a pontoon to see the varied architecture along Glen Lake. And park at the recently rebuilt Narrows bridge separating big and little Glen Lakes, where a handicapped walkway leads to fishing platforms. Try to name the many shades of blue waters you’ll see – from aquamarine to the deepest of cobalt. And take your time. Glen Arbor is all about enjoying what’s around you.
Glen Arbor is home to a vibrant artisan community that this summer includes 11 “artists-in-residence” selected by the Glen Arbor Art Association. Artists find inspiration within and on the outskirts of Glen Arbor, which is surrounded by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Two lakes, a river and lots of options Continued from Page 25 opportunity to do so. “We are excited that Glen Arbor will be the first community to experience the Heritage Trail, a 27 mile long trail with 25 miles within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park boundaries,” said Wiesen. “Construction of the first segment is expected to begin this fall and lies just outside Glen Arbor. This trail will be a great way to get people biking within the National
Park and experiencing the area’s natural beauty.” If you’re still awake by 10:00 p.m, head to the Lanphier Observatory, located on the shores of Lake Michigan at The Leelanau School in Glen Arbor, for an evening of wondrous star-gazing. The Observatory is open Wednesday and Thursday nights, June 29 through August 25, from 10:30 p.m. to midnight if skies are clear.
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Experience the Arts in Glen Arbor! THREE MEN and a TENOR benefit Concert – June 25 Free Dune Climb Concert – July 10 Paint Out – August 6 Manitou Music Festival, art classes for adults and children, gallery shows, art talks, and more
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A northern Michigan “Must See” place for families Over 230 gourmet cherry products (and always offering free samples) Collections of Antiquarian natural history prints, Japanese woodblocks and interesting objects from around the world.
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Open Daily 10:00 to 5:00 May thru October M-109 • Glen Arbor 231-334-4732
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100 year-old inn
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Call for schedule of Wine Dinners Reservations recommended SUMMER: but not required Open for Lunch and Dinner. Also Sunday for Brunch.
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Visit South Manitou Island or North Manitou for Wilderness Camping Enjoy a four hour stay on South Manitou Hiking • Picnic Areas • a Camper’s Paradise
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It’s got beaches, arts, shopping and Fishtown The charming harbor town of Leland, nestled between Lake Michigan and Lake Leelanau, was once the site of the oldest and largest Ottawa village on the Leelanau peninsula. With the river connecting the lakes acting as a natural fish ladder, it provided an ideal Indian fishing grounds, especially during the spring, as fish pushed upstream from Lake Michigan to spawn. The Indian settlement beside the river was called Mishi-me-go-bing, or “the place where canoes run up into the river to land, because they have no harbor.” The area was secluded and virtually unknown to white settlers until the mid 1800s. By that time, the wooding business was well underway on the Leelanau peninsula, and men were looking to expand their sawmill operations. Antoine Manseau arrived in Leland from North Manitou Island in 1853, and with his son and friend John Miller, built a dam and sawmill near the outlet of the river, which by then was called Carp River (although there are no records of carp fish ever inhabiting it). A settlement grew up around the sawmill, wooden docks were built, and Leland became a busy port town, with schooners and steamers arriving and departing regularly, transporting people and supplies to and from the Manitou Islands. By the late 1800s, Leland was a thriving population, the site of iron smelting and commercial fishing, as well as sawmill operations. It became the county seat in 1883 (until 2008). Leland’s maritime tradition continues in historic Fishtown, most of which is now owned by the Fishtown Preservation Society, a non-profit organization that operates the commercial fishery. Weathered gray shanties, once used as ice and smokehouses, still stand – now used as art galleries and unique little shops. The Grosvenor family, whose geneology traces to the Manitou Islands, still runs passenger boats between Leland and the Manitou Islands, as they have for many years. The Carlson family, whose lineage to fishing in Lake Michigan goes back generations, still sells fresh and smoked fish. A stroll through Fishtown today generates many of the same visions as a century ago, with tugs hauling in a day’s catch, fish nets drying in the sunshine and boats bring stories of “the islands” — North and South Manitou islands — back to the mainland. Leland’s small-shop owners have followed
The lazy Leland River (above) winds from Lake Leelanau through the back yards of homes and businesses before rushing over the Leland Dam into Lake Michigan. To the right, Leland goes all-out for the Fourth of July, hosting a big parade and fireworks display.
–Photo by Rick Lahmann
along that theme, collectively providing everything from must-have vacation clothing to those little knick-knacks that tell everyone you’ve been to a special place. You’ll also find Leland to be a wonderful outlet for adding to your art collection. Sally Biggs, a graphic artist who has lived in Leland for 25 years – and summered there all of her life – recommends checking out the Leelanau Community Cultural Center, or as the natives call it, The Old Art Building. “There are classes, programs and events going on constantly there,” she said. (Continued on Page 32)
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notes • Biggest Summertime Event – As many as 5,000 people attend the yearly Leland Wine and Food Festival, held in the Leland Harbor near historic Fishtown in June (the 26th annual Festival will be on June 11 this summer). Bring a chair, enjoy wines and foods from local wineries and restaurants, and tap your feet to the music. But even the wine festival can’t compete with the crowds lining M-22 for the big Fourth of July Parade. • Famous People – Local lore says that Al Capone had a rustic getaway just off of M-22 south of Leland, complete with crows nest for his machine gun and a springhouse for the still. A more honorable Leland resident was
Michigan’s first elected woman prosecutor, Emelia Schaub (18911995), known as a protector of the rights and tribal existence of Native Americans in northwest Michigan. The Ball (think university and canning) and Fisher (think cars) families have long had places on area lakes. They have been important contributors to Leelanau County in many ways. • On the Waterfront – In addition to several public beaches on Lake Leelanau, there are a few beaches along the shores of Lake Michigan. Van’s Beach, at the end of W. Cedar street off of Main Street, is popular with the locals for magnificent sunsets over the Manitou Islands.
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Continued from Page 31 One of the most popular events at the Old Art Building is the annual art fair, held on July 9 this year, with 80 artist’s booths set up on the lawn and inside. There is also an artist in residence program, featuring sculptor Dewey Blocksma this summer, with exhibits, workshops and presentations offered throughout the season.
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Directly behind the Old Art Building is the Leelanau Historical Museum, where displays tell the story of the town’s lumbering, iron smelting and maritime history. Wherever you go in Leland, you’re sure to find smiles and a warm welcome. “It’s such a caring community,” said Biggs. “Everybody takes care of each other here.”
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Beach, Toys, Puzzles, Games, Crafts, Ice Cream Playmobil, Melissa & Doug, Automoblox, Papo, Klutz and many more great brands! While you’re here Grab A Bite @ MOON DOGGIES HOT DOG STAND located in front of our store. Featuring Locally made Hot dogs, Brats, and Chili dogs. Both Leland Toy Co. and Moon Doggies are open 7 days a week. 201 N. MAIN ST LELAND, MI 231-256-7575
Visit Historic LeLand Leland Michigan Chamber of Commerce 877-Leland-1 • LelandMi.com
Blue Moon Ice Cream Shop Great selection of Premium hard and soft ice cream, shakes and sundaes Locally made hot dogs, brats and chili dogs Open 7 days a week
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Friday night concerts along the Northport beach have quickly become a tradition during summer months.
NORTHPORT And Omena Shoreline communities are quiet yet colorful On the tail end of a storm in June of 1849, missionary Reverend George Nelson Smith sailed into Northport harbor, at Leelanau’s northern tip, aboard the two-masted schooner Merrill, with Chief Peter Waukazoo and his band of Ottawa Indians following in canoes or Mackinaw boats. The group had traveled 200 miles up Lake Michigan from Black River (now Holland) to begin a new life after misunderstandings had arisen between the Dutch colonists and the Ottawa people. The new settlement was named “Waukazooville,” and its inhabitants began the business of eking out a living in the harsh northern wilderness. By 1852, Chief Agosa and the missionary Reverend Peter Dougherty had moved a band of Ottawas and Chippewas from the Old Mission Peninsula to nearby
“New Mission,” later called Omena. From their early days as Indian mission settlements, Northport grew into a bustling port city, with Omena gaining popularity as a tourist haven. Hundreds of schooners, and later, steamships, moved in and out of port, transporting people and goods – first lumber, then potatoes, apples, and cherries. Hotels and tourist lodges sprung up, and Northport served as the first county seat (1863-1883). Today the communities are decidedly quieter. Both Northport and Omena are known as sleepy shoreside communities – places where even the rich and famous can enjoy anonymity. But don’t let that perception fool you. During the summer, this area comes alive. Northport’s marina is filled with colorful boats, and chil-
A drive north of town will take in Woolsey Airport and its all-stone air tower. The airport fills for a fly-in breakfast (above) in August that attracts pilots from throughout Michigan. Shown performing is the Northport Community Band. — Photo by Al Noltz dren splash and play at the bathing beach nearby, where the turquoise water stays shallow forever. Pedestrians line the sidewalk to browse the eclectic shops and galleries and admire the Victorian houses. A little south, in Omena, tourists flock to visit a multi-artist gallery, a century old country store, and a winery with a tasting room overlooking the bay. A public beach is within walking distance, offering a chance for parents to explore while older children enjoy the waves and
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sand of Omena Bay. Sue Hanson, retired realtor, current playwright, and longtime Northport resident (along with husband Dick), finds Northport and Omena to be full of Norman Rockwell types of experiences. “The most interesting people retire here,” she said. “We’ve met so many who have been in noted careers, and they continue to be active and vital parts of the community. Because of that, we have the Northport Community Arts (Continued on Page 39)
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AUGUST 18, 2011 • 6PM-9PM Dinner includes: Fresh/Live Maine Lobster (or chicken option) boiled redskins, corn on the cob, cherry brownie, slaw, coffee, ice tea, beer or wine Entertainment — Handy Billy Tickets are $60 per person Only 150 tickets available
For more information contact the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum 231-386-7195 or
Proceeds to benefit the continued Lighthouse Restoration Reservations are required call- 231.386.7195
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The genius of David Chrobak, the owner of the Old Mill Pond Inn, came up with the concept for the Northport Dog Parade. The 2010 theme was “I Want to Be in that Number When the Dogs Come Barking In.” The event is as much fun as it sounds.
Shoreline communities are quiet yet colorful Continued from Page 37 Center with amazing events, as well as the Village Voices (a recreational chorus), the Northport Community Band, and the Theatre Company.” What to do in Northport during the summer? Besides the standard swimming, boating, and shopping, Hanson recommends ‘Music in the Park’ on Friday nights, a picnic at the Garthe Pavilion at nearby Peterson Park (with a walk down to the rocky shore below to gather petoskey stones), and the Memorial Day service at the cemetery, to name just a few activities. Another popular destination is the Grand Traverse Lighthouse and Museum, several miles north of Northport, where you can tour the restored lighthouse and see how lighthouse keepers once
lived. Make sure to climb up to the top for a panoramic view of Lake Michigan. Please pardon your Northport experience if some dust is flying, as the community is busy preparing for the future. After completing its first municipal sewer project two years ago, the community is progressing on a multi-million dollar upgrade to its waterfront area. Work on some projects will be ongoing, but visitors will have plenty of shoreline to swim and soak in sunshine this summer. Eventually, new buildings will be constructed for public and boater use, as well as a shoreline promenade and trails. It’s hard to believe Northport could become a better place to visit. But just wait and see.
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• Biggest Summertime Event – The wildly popular Dogs on Parade brings a wide assortment of people and dogs to town, and is followed on the same day by the Leelanau Township Wine and Local Food Festival, set for Aug. 13. They draw a few thousand people to downtown Northport. When the parade festivities are over, the focus is on wine, food and music – and dance, if you’re so inclined. • Famous People – Chef Mario Batali lives north of town at Cathead point, and comedian and actor Tim Allen routinely spent summers in Northport until his divorce. If investing is your pleasure, you may have heard of Mark Spitznagel, who manages a multi-billion dollar hedge fund. He summers in Northport Pointe, a posh community just outside the village. • On the Waterfront – In addition to the secluded Cathead Bay beach at the state park, public beaches in Northport and Omena, and the Peterson Park beach west of town, there is the not-to-miss Christmas Cove beach. It’s found just north of Peterson Park, and also offers glorious views and opportunities for sugar sand walks.
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Shop, sun and be entertained in year-round community Midway up the eastern shore of the Leelanau Peninsula lies Suttons Bay, Leelanau’s largest town, and county seat since 2008. It was first inhabited by Harry C. Sutton, a pioneer settler, who arrived in 1854 to open a sawmill and supply cord wood to fuel ships passing through the bay. The town sprang up around the sawmill and deep harbor port, and Sutton quickly became an important local figure. He applied for appointment as a teacher, served as town cobbler – and was the community doctor. It’s said that most of his remedies for the sick contained whiskey as the main ingredient! Sutton’s pioneer spirit overtook him by 1871, and he moved westward to Kansas, leaving the little town of “Suttonsburg” behind. Missionary priest and real estate operator Father Andrew Herbstrit had new ideas for the town, platting 6,000 lots and intending to sell them and build a National University on some of the proceeds of the sale. Herbstrit’s mission was never accomplished, though. It took time for the little town to build up, because its center was virtually a swamp, and the town grew slowly on either end of the wetlands. There wasn’t enough work to sustain those who bought the plots, and the project was abandoned. But by the end of the century, much had changed. The town was incorporated as Suttons Bay, the swamp drained, and businesses began flourishing. Today’s downtown features a multitude of shops and boutiques, galleries, eateries, and of course, the Bay Theatre, Leelanau’s only movie house, where you can see everything from foreign films to the latest blockbuster. Suttons Bay is like a mini giant when it comes to shopping and eating. It’s downtown seems lost in time, a backdrop for the horse and buggy days. Yet it features everything from boutique to fudge shops, and somehow manages to fit in ten restaurants. The Bay Theater has a sound system that can rattle your teeth or soothe your innards, providing everything from the latest releases to eclectic films that entertain on a higher level. There always seems to be something going on in Suttons Bay. Depending upon your chosen weekend, you’ll find art walks, music festivals and sidewalk sales. Suttons Bay has a quiet side, too. “The Leelanau Trail (a non-motorized pathway) runs directly from Traverse City to Suttons Bay,” said Dr. (Continued on Page 43)
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Shop, sun and be entertained Continued from Page 40 Phillip Siemer, township resident and family physician at Suttons Bay Medical Clinic. From the trailhead in Suttons Bay, you can travel on rolling hills through lush forests and picturesque orchards and meadows, catching a glimpse of waterfowl on a little pond or songbirds darting through the trees. But the Leelanau trail isn’t your only option. “There are other beautiful trails behind the Bahle warming hut (in Bahle park) with great views and wildlife,” said Siemer. He calls the area a great biking destination because of the coffee shops, restaurants and outdoor seating, where bikers can take a break and fuel up. Get closer to the water with a walk along the piers at the Suttons Bay marina, a busy but friendly place in the summer. The village’s newest park is found just north of town east of the blinking light at the intersection of M-22 and M-204. It
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Biggest Summertime Event – The Suttons Bay Art Festival, one of Michigan’s most competitive juried art fairs, draws people from far and wide to the Suttons Bay Marina Park to view artwork, feast on local fare, and spend an enjoyable weekend at the beach. This year’s Festival will be held on August 6 and 7. Famous People – U.S. Astronaut Jerry Linenger, who spent 132 days in space aboard space station Mir in 1997 in a joint mission with Russian cosmonauts, moved to Suttons Bay after retiring from NASA. He identified Leelanau County from space as the place he would eventually live. And James Hendryx, author and real-life adventurer, rancher and Gold Rush participant, settled just south of town on Lee Point. James is memorialized with a little park on the west bay along Lee Point Road. He’s not to be confused with Jimmy, who came from a much different era. On the Waterfront – The ever- popular Suttons Bay Municipal Park and Beach in downtown Suttons Bay, boasts a playground with a “digger” that kids can sit on, spin, and shift gears to scoop up sand. Also try the south beach park, complete with picnic area and a pavilion. Both are blessed with sandy beaches kind to bare feet. Or let the kids play in the small stream that falls into Suttons Bay at the edge of the Suttons Bay is home to Inland Seas, an interesting place to visit, and its schooner by the same village’s newest park just east of the M-22 and M-204 intersection. name.
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Gateway to Leelanau all about water Greilickville, located on West Grand Traverse Bay just north of Traverse City, is considered the gateway to Leelanau County. While it may seem an extension of Traverse City, it’s a part of Elmwood Township, the most populous of all of Leelanau County townships. The little community of Greilickville is big on history, too. Settled in 1852 by Seth and Albert Norris, who opened a grist mill after moving to the area, it soon acquired a tannery and a brickyard, and was dubbed Norrisville. In the mid 1800s, Bohemian immigrant Godfrey Greilick arrived with his sons, building a water-powered sawmill, later replaced by a steam-powered operation that became one of the most important mills on Grand Traverse Bay. In addition to their wooding operations, the Greilicks built and operated a successful brewery. When the Manistee and Northeastern Railroad entered town in 1892, the station was called Greilicks, and soon afterward the village adopted the same name, later expanding it. Greilickville is all about water. Boats, boats, and more boats can be seen underway in the glimmering waves of the bay as well as bobbing gently in their slips at the Elmwood Township marina. You’ll also see the tall ship Manitou, a replica of an 1800s cargo schooner that once sailed the Great Lakes, moored just south of the marina at Heritage Harbor, where lake freighters loaded with coal once docked.
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Water is also the theme of the Discovery Center – Great Lakes educational facility, located just off M-22 and across from the Manitou. This complex is home to the Maritime Heritage Alliance, which supports an active workshop for historic boat building as well as a sailing mentoring program for youth. The property also houses the Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay, which offers information on watershed protection and has a volunteer water quality monitoring program in the Grand Traverse Bay area. For the kiddies, try the Great Lakes Children’s Museum, with hands-on water-related exhibits for children and their families as well as educational programs throughout the year. Water means lots of fun, and lifelong Greilickville resident and chiropractor Jeffrey Shaw believes that his community has recreational opportunities galore. “My boat’s in the harbor here; I get to fish. It’s great being close to Traverse City but still in Leelanau County,” he said. There are plenty of places for hiking and biking, picnicking and playing, too. You can start out with a bicycle ride on the non-motorized, 15-mile Leelanau Trail, dropping a vehicle at Cherry Bend Community Park where the trail officially begins. The park itself features a pavilion, ball diamonds, basketball and volleyball courts, and a playground. There’s also the newly designed Greilickville Harbor Park, with it’s nautically themed playground (Continued on Page 47)
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The Grand Traverse Yacht Club offers classes on sailing (above) out of Greilickville on the blue-blue waters of West Grand Traverse Bay, while the DeYoung Natural Area off Cherry Bend Road includes a fishing pier (right) on Cedar Lake. Greilickville really is all about water.
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The community of Lake Leelanau is surrounded by its namesake, with arms of Michigan’s 14th largest lake enwrapping it from the north and south. The pictures to the left shows an aerial view of the village looking north, while the south portion of the village including the St. Mary parish is shown below.
LAKE LEELANAU
A mix between Napa and Iowa, with a lot of water Smack dab in the middle of Leelanau County, nestled by a waterway that connects the north and south portions of a lake bearing the same name, is the picturesque village of Lake Leelanau. At one time, the big lake was actually two smaller ones, separated by a trickling stream. Indians called the area “Ke-ski-bi-ag,” meaning “narrow body of water.” In the mid 1800s, a dam was built on the Carp River (now Leland River) in Leland for a water powered sawmill, raising the water level behind it, connecting the two lakes by the navigable mile-long narrows. European settlers Simon and Jacob Schaub arrived shortly afterward to take up farming; they planted the first vineyard in Leelanau County’s rolling hills, selling the wine locally as well as shipping it to areas further south. By 1871, a post office established the village as “Provemont,” a name which stuck until 1924, when the
village was renamed Lake Leelanau. In some ways, a visit to Lake Leelanau is like stepping back in time. You can catch up on the latest news at the grocery store or coffee shop, tell your fishing and hunting stories at Dick’s Pour House (named after the father of the present owner). And you’ll hear bells from the century-old St. Mary Church of the Assumption pealing out the hours from just about anywhere in town. But in other ways Lake Leelanau, despite lacking a town hall and being the only community in Michigan partitioned by four townships, is a strong – even progressive – community. “There’s a lot going on here,” said Erik Zehender, proprietor of Fountain Point Resort, which dates back to 1889 and is on the National Registry of Historic Places. “For one thing, we have some of the
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University of Michigan rowers cruised through the Lake Leelanaau Narrows last year as part of a collegiate competition held on the lake.
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Biggest Summertime Event – The popular Walleye Festival brings people from all over the state for a fishing tournament (for most species of fish), golf outing, parade, music and food in mid-May. Wrapping up the summer on Labor Day weekend is the popular BBQ & Blues Fest, with music, food, beer and wine in an outside setting. Town fathers close off a street to create a venue; parking is provided by nearby St. Mary Church and School. Famous People – Author Kathleen Stocking, daughter of Leelanau lumberman Pierce Stocking, who in the 1960s developed the Pierce Stocking Drive in what is now Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, memorialized Lake Leelanau’s people and places in a book of essays, Letters from the Leelanau: Essays of People and Place, writing from her farmhouse outside of the village. Also, acclaimed portrait artist Fred Petroskey, whose painting of former Michigan Chief Justice James Brickley hangs in the state Hall of Justice, lives in a farmhouse on the edge of town. On the Waterfront – No trip to Lake Leelanau is complete without a float down the narrows. Or plan a day trip and traverse the entire 21 mile stretch of Lake Leelanau from Leland almost to Cedar. For a quiet stop, pay a visit to the Provemont Pond nature area off Popp Rd. The 80-acre preserve is owned by Leland Township.
The Vincent Hayes Band last year headlined the inaugural Lake Leelanau Barbeque N Blues Festival, which offers a fun way to finish up your summer in Leelanau County.
Mix between Napa and Iowa Continued from Page 48 largest businesses in the county. Red Path Orchards is one of the biggest farms. And we have five of the wineries in Leelanau County; the wine industry is helping to preserve our agricultural community. Lake Leelanau is the engine room of Leelanau County,” he added. In fact, the little village by the lake is first in the county to develop a rowing team; in conjunction with this development, Lake Leelanau hosted the University of Michigan woman’s rowing team last fall to spend several days on the lake perfecting their techniques in preparation for the scull racing season. And this spring, the community will host Leelanau County’s first-ever
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Biggest Summertime Event – The annual Traditional Pow Wow, a two day festival held every August, draws hundreds of people, both Anishinaabek and non-Native, to celebrate life through song, dance and “Anishinaabe Miijim,” or Native American food. The celebration includes Native artists and artisans. This year’s Pow Wow will be held August 20-21. Famous People – Tribal Chairman Derek Bailey of the GTB has gained acclaim in his first two years of a four year term for his efforts to strengthen relationships between the tribe, local units of government in the region, the State of Michigan – and even the federal government. Bailey has met with President Barack Obama both in Michigan and in Washington. On the Waterfront – Catch a jaw-dropping view of the turquoise waters of Lake Michigan’s bay between Suttons Bay and Omena Bay from the deck at the Eyaawing Museum. Then head to Graham Green Park, located just north of Peshawbestown, to rock hunt, swim and picnic.
The annual Pow Wow in Peshawbestown is a place of excitement, learning and spirituality.
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Economic engine center of culture About four miles north on M-22 from Suttons Bay is a little village with a big name. Peshawbestown (Peh-shaw-bee-town) is a thriving Native American community and headquarters of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB). Numbering over 4,100 members, the Tribe has its own government, strong cultural traditions, and close-knit relationships among the people, many of whom live in a six-county area throughout northern Michigan. The GTB traces its origins to several tribes of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians who migrated to this region separately between the late 1700s and the mid 1800s. They call themselves collectively the Anishinaabek, which translates to “original people.” Many of the little towns in Leelanau county were populated by the Anishinaabek long before the first white settlers arrived. They fished rivers and lakes, hunted the dense forests, and when the
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European and then the American settlers arrived, traded fish, fur and other goods with them. Peshawbestown itself was established in 1852. It was at first called Eagletown, and then renamed Peshawbestown after Chief Peshaba, who had settled into the area with his band from the Catholic Mission near Cross Village. Under the terms of an 1855 treaty, the northern Michigan region was declared a permanent reserve where the Indians could peacefully hunt, fish and farm the land. But as new white settlers moved into the area, native homestead claims were overruled, leaving many Anishinaabek without a means of sustenance. By 1938, most of the county’s Indian residents had no means of livelihood, and many left to seek jobs in the factories of Detroit and Grand Rapids. In 1978, after more than a century of struggle to recover the lands and political indepen-
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dence they had been promised, the GTB became the first U.S. tribe to successfully petition for recognition of its sovereignty. And in May of 1980, the band celebrated official federal affirmation of treaty rights. Today, Peshawbestown is an important contributor to the local economy, and is the largest employer in the county through its Leelanau Sands Casino and Lodge. The GTB invites everyone in Leelanau County to explore this attraction as well as the Eyaawing Museum and Cultural Center, where you can learn more about the history, language and customs of the Anishinaabek. In its third year of operation, the museum, whose name means “who we are” in Anishinaabemowin, the native language of the band, features exhibit galleries, an audio/ visual viewing room, and a museum store featuring traditional and contemporary works by tribal artists, as well as outdoor gardens planted in native species used as sacred medicine.
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The Cedar Polka Fest includes all you would expect in an ethnic celebration — and more, as evidenced by a polka band on wheels making its way through main street in the festival parade.
CEDAR and MAPLE CITY Residents feel ‘wonderful sense of community’ Sister communities Cedar and Maple City are nestled in the heart of Leelanau County, settled after the signing of the Homestead Act of 1862, which offered a quarter-section of free land (160 acres) to those who cleared and plowed 10 acres, dug a well and built a house on the property. Maple City had its beginnings in 1866, when J. T. Sturtevant came north from Ohio and discovered maple timber galore, with which to operate a shoe peg factory. The pegs, made of yellow birch or maple, were in great demand during the 19th century to extend the life of shoes, as stitching often rotted due to dampness, causing the sole to fall off. A sawmill soon followed, as well as a small hotel for housing the workers, and “Peg Town,” as it was called by then, grew up around the manufacture of all sorts of wood products, including butter bowls, handles for brooms and pitchforks, and maple flooring. When a post office was established in 1875, the town took on the
name of Maple (later expanded to Maple City). Cedar was built around the Sullivan Lumber Company, which made shingles out of the cedar trees abundant in the area, and the Dewey Stave Company, which manufactured barrel staves and hoops used to construct wooden barrels to hold produce grown in the area, including apples and pickles. Many of Cedar’s population were Polish immigrants who had left their country for large cities such as Chicago and Milwaukee, but eventually crossed Lake Michigan to work in the mills and farm the fertile land. Cedar is known for its smoked sausages and hot dogs, available at Buntings Market and Pleva’s. Today the adjoining towns offer passers-by the perfect stopping spot to picnic, play, swim, paddle – and simply relax. There are lots of park options to choose from. Pack up the beach toys and swimsuits and head out to the little Solon Township
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Beach Park located off South Lake Shore Drive four miles east of Cedar, where the kids can spend the day splashing in the warm water of Lake Leelanau, followed by a dinner of burgers done over one of the grills. If your pleasure is fishing on a smaller lake, throw in a line at Joe Vlack Memorial Park, two miles north of M-72 off County Rd. 651. For the sports-minded, the Solon Township Playground Park in the heart of Cedar offers baseball diamonds and tennis courts, while Myles Kimmerly County Park a mile west of Maple City on County Rd. 616 boasts soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, baseball diamonds, a driving range – and even a disc golf course. There’s also the Manitou Passage Golf Course and Sugar Loaf The Old Course for golf-lovers, both found north of Cedar, and a chance to buff up at the Maple City Health and (Continued on Page 55)
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Biggest Summertime Event – The annual Cedar Polka Festival draws thousands together under the big tent to listen to music, eat, and dance the night away. This year’s festival is June 30-July 3. In Maple City, there’s the Car and Truck show, which draws many to the area to see classic cars and trucks, and celebrate in the streets. Famous People – 2010-2011 National Cherry Festival Queen Maria LaCross, who represents the cherry industry in activities and events around the country during her year long reign, was raised on a cherry farm in Centerville Township just north of Cedar. But she’s not the only area queen, nor the only family member to hold the title. Her aunt and sister-inlaw, both from Cedar, were former National Cherry Festival queens. Ray Pleva, former owner of Pleva’s Meats (which is now run by his nephew), appeared on the television show Tool Time touting his cherry hamburger. On the Waterfront – A paddle by canoe or kayak down Victoria Creek (Cedar River) through the 380 acre Leelanau Conservancy Cedar River Preserve, an extensive wetland complex, is the ideal place to view yellow pond lilies, sundews, bladderworts, and insecteating pitcher plants. You’ll also see turtles, frogs, and whirligig beetles, and if you’re lucky, you may catch a glimpse of a mink, muskrat or osprey. Put in at Solon Township River Park at the north end of Cedar, and paddle all the way to Lake Leelanau.
Wonderful sense of community have seen the community grow and have formed wonderful lastContinued from Page 53 Fitness Center on the north end of closer together. We feel a great ing friendships.” Maple City. For those who like to appreciation for our customers sip and savor, two wineries offer a variety of red and white selections. Cedar has a surprising variety of eclectic shops including a "Fresh Smoked Meats are our Specialty" combination eatery and winery in the Cedar Rustic Inn, and each town has popular eateries. While Cedar and Maple City are small in size, those who live there share an enormous sense of community. On any given day you’ll find residents gathering – at a zumba class at the township hall, a game of cards at the Cedar Tavern, or an old fashioned ice cream social at the park. And if Full Meat Counter & Custom Cutting • Full Grocery Line you walk into the hardware or the Fresh Produce • Homemade Baked Goods grocery store or a restaurant more Salads & Sandwiches • Beer & Wine than once, it’s likely that the owners and workers will know your name as a friend. Shop our Jerky online “Our home is located in downMilitary orders 1/2 price town Maple City where we have lived for nearly 11 years,” said Mary MacDonald, who with husband Dave, has owned Pegtown Downtown Maple City, MI Station, a popular breakfast and www.gabesmarket.com lunch eatery in Maple City, for sales@gabesmarket.com almost 7 years. “Through the years of working at Pegtown we
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Great Lakes Children’s Museum Greilickville Harbor Park DeYoung Natural Area Boughey Park Veronica Valley County Park South Shore Village Park Suttons Bay Village Beach & Marina Eyaawing Museum and Cultural Center Omena Beach Haserot Park and Marina Beach Grand Traverse Lighthouse and Leelanau State Park 12. Kehl Lake Natural Area 13. Christmas Cove Beach 14. Peterson Park
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Fountain Point Resort An Old-fashioned Family Summer Place Since 1889
Established in 1889, Fountain Point, a National Historic Site, sits on 53 acres of lawns and woodlands with paths along the shores of Lake Leelanau in the heart of beautiful Leelanau County Michigan. A Hotel B&B with antique furnishings and 19 comfortably refurbished, 1-6 bedroom cottages, Fountain Point is for friends and families who want to spend quality time together in a picture-book setting with an atmosphere that has been personal and genuine for 120 years. Some of our amenities include: • Panoramic, lakefront setting in Leelanau County • Private cottages in a social, resort atmosphere • Sandy beach w/child-safe swim area/nightly campfire • Continental breakfast, many common rooms in Victorian hotel • Kid's Play Area • Canoes, Kayaks & Paddleboat • Game Room in Hotel • Home of the Lake Leelanau Rowing Club • Rowing/Sculling lessons, coaching, training available
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- goes well with Discriminating Views Sometime in the past few decades, Leelanau County became known as much — or more — for wine as for cherries. And no wonder. The same climatic factors that make Leelanau the world’s best place to plant cherry trees have propelled our grape industry into the limelight. The longer growing season provided by Lake Michigan’s mitigating influence gives grapes a chance to mature. If you take a globe and follow the 45th parallel across the Atlantic Ocean, your finger will move over the world’s greatest grape-growing regions. No wonder Leelanau fits right in among the best wine places. In the 2010 Michigan Wine & Spirits competition, wines from Leelanau captured four of eight Best of Class winners. County vintners also walked away with two double gold medal wines, and 18 gold medals. You’ll find Leelanau vintners entertaining and educational if they happen to be in during your wine tasting tour. Leelanau Wineries are often located on beautiful hillsides. They seem to be saying, “Welcome, savor.” You can taste wines made from many other varieties of grapes at one of Leelanau’s many
wineries, most of which are open for tasting from May through October (call for off-season hours). Wine trail maps are available at tourist centers and stores throughout the region or at www.lpwines.com. Available for your sipping pleasure are the following wineries: Bel Lago Vineyard & Winery – Sitting high on a hill overlooking south Lake Leelanau, Bel Lago, whose name means “beautiful lake” in Italian, offers wines made from family owned vineyards. Enjoy Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Auxerrois, and other outstanding wines. Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon-Sat, Sunday noon-6 p.m. Located seven miles south of Lake Leelanau village at 6530 S. Lake Shore Drive, Cedar; 228-4800. www.bellago.com Black Star Farms Winery & Distillery– With a hand-crafted approach to wine-making, Black Star Farms offers classic varietals such as Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling, and Pinot Noir as well as a large selection of fruit, ice and sparkling wines and fruit brandies. A large (Continued on Page 63)
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Leelanau’s newest vintner is retired CFO Dave Albert
Mixing new, old to tell our wine story Leelanau’s wine industry is aging like...well, you know what happens to fine wine. The first grapes for a commercial winery were planted on the peninsula some 47 years ago; they’ve grown into a new way of enjoying Leelanau County. We took time to talk to the vintner with the vision to sink those first vines in Leelanau’s rich soil, while also talking to the county’s newest vintner. Following are their stories. Dave Albert, the ‘worker bee’ By all rights, Dave Albert should be living a life of leisure. After all, he retired from his job as a CFO in an automotive supply manufacturing firm in Ionia seven years ago, moving several years later with wife Jane to Leelanau county, one of their favorite places to be. But instead of sitting in an easy chair, he’s happily planting and pruning wine grapes, and looking forward to a day in the near future that the Albert’s Boathouse Vineyards will have a tasting room. (Continued on Page 66)
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Discriminating Views Continued from Page 61 tasting room filled with wine accessories and gifts, the award winning Leelanau Cheese Company on the premises, a farm market, café, horse stables, and a bed and breakfast inn rounds out your winery experience. Open Mon-Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Located two miles south of Suttons Bay, just off M-22 at 10844 E. Revold Road, Suttons Bay; 944-1270. www.blackstarfarms.com
Cherry Republic – Celebrate all things cherry at Cherry Republic winery. From cherry wines and cherry grape wine blends to cherry soda, juice, salsa, dried and chocolate covered cherries – you’ll be in cherry heaven. Open Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday noon-7 p.m. Located in downtown Glen Arbor at 6026 S. Lake Street, 3343150. www.cherryrepublic.com
cherry wine and Icebox apple, and a series of K-9 wines, including Unleashed, a roasty-toasty red, and Ankle Biter, a light, crisp rose. Open Mon-Sat 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Forty-Five North Vineyard & and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Located Winery – Located exactly on the 4 miles north of Leland on M-22 45th parallel, the winery features (first driveway north of Eagle an Amish built post and beam barn Harbor), 5620 N. Manitou Trail, as a tasting room, similar to those Northport; 256-7003. owner Steven Grossnickle remem- www.gillspier.com bers from childhood. Here, you’ll be able to sample award-winning Good Harbor Vineyard – Enjoy wines, including Chardonnay, a self-guided tour of this winery Riesling, Pinot Noir and Pinot owned by a third generation farmNoir Rose, Cabernet Franc and ing family. Taste Chardonnay, Vignoles, as well as dessert and Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Pinot Noir fruit wines. Call for hours. Located and several signature blends, east of Lake Leelanau; follow including trademarked Trillium®, M-204 (Duck Lake Rd.) toward named for Michigan’s spectacular Suttons Bay until you get to Horn spring flower. Open Mon-Sat 11 Rd., turn north on Horn Rd. and a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noongo to 8580 E. Horn Rd., Lake 5pm. Located three miles south of Leland on M-22, 34 S. Manitou Leelanau; 271-1188. Trail, Lake Leelanau; 256-7165. www.fortyfivenorth.com www.goodharbor.com Gill’s Pier Vineyard & Winery Neighbor Organic – Named for a now-vanished Good Bohemian settlement, this winery Vineyard & Winery – With a goal features Rieslings, ingeniously to treat the earth in a sustainable named fruit wines such as Cheerio (Continued on Page 64)
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Boskydel Vineyard – The first winery to open in Leelanau, Boskydel vineyard was established by owner Bernie Rink as a way to keep his five sons occupied and out of trouble. Enjoy wines made from French-American hybrid grapes such as Vignoles, Vin Blanc and de Chaunac (none over $10) along with Rink’s homegrown Chinese chestnut appetizers (roasted on a woodstove in the tasting room) while perusing his collection of photographs, bartered artwork and witty sayings. Open 1-5 p.m. daily. From Lake Leelanau, turn south on County Road 641 and after 3.5 miles, turn left on Otto Road until you get to 7501 E. Otto Rd., Lake Leelanau; 256-7272. www.boskydel.com
including Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Gris as well as reds Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah, this winery offers something for every palate, as well as a selection of humorous cocktail napkins, recipe books and a wall of 5,600 corks in the restroom. Open Wed-Sun noon-5 p.m. Located from Suttons Bay , six miles west on M-204, then three miles south on County Road 645 (S. French Rd.) at 2290 S. French Road, Lake Leelanau; 256-0000. www.chateaufontaine.com
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"One of the best wineries east of the Rockies" - Robert Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide, 7th Edition Visit our Tasting Room located just west of M-22 between Suttons Bay and Traverse City May through October Monday-Saturday 11am to 6 pm Sunday 12 noon to 5pm Call for winter hours
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RIESLING: This European variety of grape is an excellent cool climate choice, and can be made into a dry wine with floral and fruit flavors, or the better known semi-dry and sweet style. CHARDONNAY: Chardonnay, another European variety, is often aged in oak barrels to produce a creamy, buttery flavor. It can also be made without oak, which allows the fruit character to come through. PINOT GRIS/PINOT GRIGIO: This grape is from the cooler parts of northern Italy and Alsace. When produced in an Italian style, it’s called “Grigio;” the French style is labeled “Gris.” Both methods of wine making produce a crisp, dry wine with citrus and floral flavors. SEYVAL BLANC: Used most often as a blend (with Vidal or Vignoles), this French/American hybrid grape imparts a
A century ago, there were only a handful of native American varieties of grapes planted in Michigan. But today, there are more than 50 different grape varieties grown here, offering wine lovers a broad array of quality wines. “Riesling is the most widely planted wine grape in Michigan,” said Linda Jones, Executive Director of the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council. “But there are many other varieties that are successfully grown here, both red and white.” Following are some of the most common of the wine grapes grown in Michigan, along with a description of the wines produced from them. Just as you’ll find each winery in Leelanau County has its own ambience, each also has its specialties. Don’t be shy in asking your server what to try next. You might even find a bottle with a fruit in it.
Continued from Page 63 and eco-responsible manner, Good Neighbor is the only certified organic grape grower and winery in the region. Featuring wines from Chardonnay, Riesling, Traminette, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Gris grapes as well as fruit wines and the trademarked Quatro Loco ™ hard ciders. Open weekends only, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Located approximately three miles south of Northport off M-22. Take Engles Rd. to the end and turn right until you get to 9825 Engles Rd., Northport; 271-5679. www.goodneighbororganic.com
anytime, any day, each day – and to prove it, he hosts several sparkling wine picnic events during the summer. Open daily noon-6 p.m. Going south on M-22 out of Suttons Bay, turn west on Hilltop Road, north on Elm Valley Road, about ½ mile to
4519 S. Elm Valley Rd., Suttons Bay; 271-3522. www.lmawby.com Leelanau Cellars – With a tasting room sporting a 35 foot maple counter and a giant fieldstone fireplace as well as spectacular views
citrus element as well as a minerality to the wine. VIGNOLES: Considered by many to be the most versatile wine grape of all, this hybrid can be made into sparkling wines, dry barrel-fermented wines, and semidry and late-harvest wines. CABERNET FRANC: One of the wine grape varieties used in blended wines such as Bordeaux and Meritage, this grape is aromatic and spicy. MERLOT: A European grape that is made into a stand-alone wine or sometimes blended, it results in a product with hints of black cherry, plum and currant. PINOT NOIR: The most commonly planted red European varietal in Michigan, this grape makes a complex and elegant wine with hints of black cherry and a spiciness reminiscent of cinnamon, sassafras or mint.
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Discriminating Views Shady Lane Cellars™ – With a tasting room converted from a 100 year old chicken coop and appointed in copper, Douglas fir, Italian tile and granite, Shady Lane Cellars offers classic cool weather wines, such as Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir, as well as dessert wines and bubblies like their gold medal winning sparkling Riesling. Open Mon-Sat 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sun noon-5 p.m. Located south of Longview Winery – When own- Suttons Bay off of M-22 on Shady ers Alan and Linda Eaker met at a Lane at 9580 Shady Lane, Suttons conference and had to return after- Bay; 947-8865. wards to separate states and lives, www.shadylanecellars.com they took the “long view” and planned for a day when they could Silver Leaf Vineyard & Winery be together forever. Now married – Founded in 2005 by owners and retired, they’re fulfilling Patti and Mark Carlson, Silver Linda’s dream of a vineyard and Leaf winery is a converted winery in Leelanau County named machine shop/horse barn. The after their positive outlook on life. tasting room features rotating disTaste award winning wines, plays of local art and opens including Cabernet Franc, Pinot through double French doors to a Noir, Riesling and Pinot Gris as deck where you can drink wine well as table wines, fruit wines, and listen to entertainment while and the only commercially pro- taking in views of the scenic duced Mead in the county. Open Leelanau countryside. Taste Mon-Sat 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Chardonnay, Riesling, cherry Sunday noon-6 p.m. Find the tast- “Chaffia,” and more here. Open ing room adjacent to the family- daily noon- 6 p.m. Get to Silver run Cedar Rustic Inn at 8697 Good Leaf by turning onto Stallman Harbor Trail in Cedar; 228-2880. from M-22 north of Suttons Bay. Stallman turns to McKeese; turn www.longviewwinery.com onto Peshawbestown from Raftshol Vineyard – First a dairy McKeese until you arrive at 11087 operation, then a cherry orchard, E. Silver Leaf Farm Road, Suttons the Raftshol farm, in the family Bay; 271-3111. since 1906, now produces a vari- www.silverleafvineyard.com Continued from Page 63 many blends, including seasonal collection: Spring Splendor, Summer Sunset, Autumn Harvest and Winter White. There’s also a large selection of fruit wines and ports. Open Mon-Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday noon-6 p.m. Located north of Suttons Bay on M-22 in Omena at 5019 NW Bayshore Drive; 386-5201. www.leelanaucellars.com
ety of grapes, including Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The first vineyard to gamble on commercial-sized plantings of red vinifera grapes in a cool weather region, this winery is known for its wonderful reds, including the Raftshol Red blend, which was one of the first red wines produced in northern Michigan. Open daily from noon-5 p.m. Located 2.5 miles north of Suttons Bay or 1 mile south of Leelanau Sands Casino on M-22 at 1865 N. West Bay Shore Drive, Suttons Bay; 2715650. www.raftsholvineyards.com
Leelanau County hosts many celebrations that include wine as a focus, including the Leelanau Peninsula Wine, Food and Music Festival scheduled for Aug. 13 in Northport. Verterra Winery – What’s in a name? Our philosophy! Translation: “True to the Land”. Sample our first vintage of locally grown white and red varietals in our new tasting room opening Mid-June 2011. 103 River St., Leland, (across from the Bluebird Restaurant). 231-256-2115 www.verterrawinery.com Willow Vineyard – Located on a windswept hillside in Suttons Bay,
with panoramic views of the West Bay, Willow is one of Leelanau’s smallest vineyards and wineries. Expect big things, though, from the award winning wines, which include Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Open Mon-Sat noon-6 p.m.and Sun noon-5 p.m. South of Suttons Bay off of M-22, turn west on Hilltop Road to 10702 E. Hilltop Road, Suttons Bay; 271-4810. www.traversebiz.com/willow
Tandem Ciders – A unique stop on the Leelanau wine trail, Tandem Ciders specializes in hand crafted hard and sweet ciders made from local apples. Try Dry Spy, Farmhouse or Bee’s Dream, as well as other ciders, each with a flavor unique to the apple and the land it was grown on. Open TuesSat noon- 6 p.m. and Sunday noon- 5 p.m. To get there, head north on M-22 through Suttons Bay, and approximately 1.5 miles from the second blinking light, turn left on Setterbo Road. Wind up Setterbo for another mile and look for the white barn with a red tandem bicycle, 2055 N. Setterbo Road, Suttons Bay; 271-0050.
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Mixing new, old to tell our wine story Continued from Page 61 “I’m a worker bee,” said Albert. “I’m not happy unless I’m working.” When considering what to do in post-retirement, Albert came across an opportunity to work at one of Leelanau’s wineries, where he could get an overview of the wine business. And it didn’t take long before he was hooked. After purchasing property at the Narrows in Lake Leelanau in 2007 (where the Boathouse tasting room is being built), the Alberts purchased 60 acres of property off of Amore Road in Centerville township, ideal for growing wine grapes. Today, 14 of those acres are planted. White grape varieties grown on the land are riesling, pinot gris and auxerrois. Red varieties include cabernet franc, merlot, and pinot noir. And Boathouse Vineyards wines, including both a dry and a semi-sweet Riesling, a Pinot Grigio, and a Pinot Noir, are being made by winemaker Shawn Walters at French Road Cellars, a custom crush facility owned by Doug and Laura Matthies. The wines are available in several area restaurants, as well as in local markets. While the Alberts intend to continue their education in all aspects of the wine business – including wine making – Dave will be spending his time in the vineyard. “It starts in the vineyards,” said Albert. “I want to focus on making sure those grapes are very good.” Jane’s focus will be with the tasting room. None of this could have happened, though, added Albert, without help from a variety of resources, including MSU’s Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Station, the Parallel 45 Wine Growers (a grower and winery organization) – and local grape growers and wine makers. “There’s so much to know and so little time,” he said. “And the people in the wine industry here are very
willing to give out information.” Bernie avoids ‘Teflon’ world At 85 years old, Bernie Rink has been in the wine business for almost a half century. In fact, Rink is considered by many to be northern Michigan wine industry’s trailblazer. Having grown up on a vineyard and vegetable farm in Avon, Ohio, Rink was familiar with grape growing practices. And so in 1964, while working as a librarian at Northwestern Michigan College, he decided to grow a test plot of several varieties of FrenchAmerican hybrid wine grapes on his 16 acres of land in Leelanau County. “They make a good everyday table wine, and they’re fairly hardy and disease resistant,” said Rink. After testing 36 varieties of grapes and establishing those that best survived the harsh northern winters, Rink began making his wines. His Boskydel (a slang word for “tipsy”) winery debuted in 1976, the first in Leelanau County. Today, little has changed at Boskydel. There is the same simple tasting room, cluttered with an array of newspaper clippings, art work and favorite sayings, and the reasonably priced wines (five whites, four reds, none over $10). While Rink has moved from drier wines to sweeter types in order to meet consumer demand, he eschews many modern day wine tasting room practices, such as accepting credit cards. “The whole damn world is becoming Teflon,” he said. “I don’t even have a computer. I’ll still be in business when the power fails.” Nor does Rink believe in hiring a prominent winemaker to craft his wines, saying that most winemakers have big egos for a job that isn’t so hard to do. “It’s all about growing. You can’t make good wine out of poor grapes,” he claimed. “The better the grape, the less you have to do as a wine maker.”
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number “for an old guy like me.” As for those who call Rink a curmudgeon? “They’re just telling the truth,” he said. “I don’t believe in gilding the lily. I just do my thing – I make good wine and I sell it.”
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Teach kids, watch adults Some thoughts about visiting county galleries While fine art and Leelanau County have been synonymous for generations — Michigan State art students spent their summers learning in Leland’s Old Art Building in 1939 — there is always time for newcomers to begin an appreciation. But how to get started. Visiting an art gallery can be an exhilarating adventure, even if you’ve never taken Art Appreciation 101. Art has its own language, and as you experience all that Leelanau’s galleries have to offer, from paintings and pottery to sculpture and carvings, you’ll likely find something that speaks to you. But there are some “do’s and don’t’s” to consider while visiting an art gallery. Len Cowgill, Manager of Tamarack Art Gallery in Omena, Marion DeVinney, who along with husband Dick, owns Synchronicity Gallery in Glen Arbor, and Sue Ann Round, owner of Michigan Artists Gallery in Suttons Bay, share these tips for gallery goers: • Do enjoy the art work and feel free to ask questions, said Cowgill. “I love it when someone is interested in a piece of art and wants to know about it.” • Don’t try to barter – save the haggling for the flea market, advised DeVinney. “We do not like it when someone tries to get a better price on a piece of art. They are trying to gain while the artist and the gallery lose. Chances are really good that the artist and the gallery need the money more than the customer does.” • Don’t touch the pieces – unless you ask first, said Round. “You want to be respectful,” she explained. “I have things in my gallery that I want people to touch. But there are other things, like fabric pieces, that can be damaged
You’ll find that Leelanau County artists such as Lou Heiser (left) are quite accessible. Heiser is shown providing his perspective of one of his paintings at Tamarack Gallery. from the oil on someone’s hands.” • Do bring your children so they can learn to appreciate the art, but please keep an eye on them. “We have no problem with children coming into the gallery,” said DeVinney. “Many parents bring them in as part of their education. As for fear of them breaking something, we’ve actually had more adults break things than children have. Once in awhile we get some kids in who make us nervous, but not often.” • If you don’t think your children can handle the gallery, DeVinney suggests taking turns enjoying the art work while someone stays outdoors on the deck with the kids. • Don’t take photographs without asking, as copyright restrictions may apply to the art work. “I appreciate it when a person asks me before taking a photo. Out of courtesy, you always want to ask,” said Round. • Do watch your commentary.
Sure, each viewer has a unique uniquely to you, and what brings perspective on a piece of art. But you joy. The gift of Leelanau you don’t necessarily have to County, and the arts, is that we share it with everyone. have such a wide variety of excep“Occasionally someone will have tional galleries and artists. There been on a wine tour a bit too long is something for everyone.” or just has an abrasive personality • Enjoy your visit to one – or all and comments will be made that – of Leelanau’s dozens of eclectic could be considered rude,” said galleries. Maybe you’ll even find Cowgill. “But I think they embar- that special piece of art that rass themselves more than any of appeals to your own taste to take us who work here.” home to remind you always of • In the end, said Round, “ It’s 9:03 your AM treasured MAGCard05front 5/23/05 Pagetime 1 in the Land of MAGCard05front 5/23/05 AM Page 1 about personal taste, what appeals 9:03 Delight!
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Start your search at an art gallery Fred Petroskey, Leelanau’s notable portrait artist, attributes his interest in art largely to circumstance. Born in the village of Lake Leelanau in 1933, his parents had rented the Martin School, a one-room schoolhouse that was no longer in use. “The place was full of blackboards,” said Petroskey. “I found chalk in the chalk trays and I drew all day long. It never occurred to my parents to buy me art supplies,” he quipped. Petroskey and his wife, Molly, returned to Leelanau County in 1984 after teaching at the DeltonKellogg School in Kalamazoo and at the De Cordova Museum of Art. He spends much of his time capturing images of people in and about the county. He works in both pastels and oil, taking up to a year to complete a portrait. He works from a formal sitting, photos, and his memory – using the computer to help with composition. “Art is morphing into digital forms, whether you like it or not,” said Petroskey. “I have become dependent upon a computer. It helps in so many ways.” Petroskey recently celebrated several honors. One was the release of a pictorial book of his work spanning 50 years. In association with the book release was an exhibit of selected works in the Dennos Museum at the Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, where he served as a member of the art department for eight years after returning to this area. Petroskey acknowledges his good fortune in being recognized while he is still living – as many artists remain unappreciated until after death. “Look at Van Gogh,” he said. “He didn’t sell a damn thing in his life.” As an artist, what does Petroskey
find inspiring about working in Leelanau County? “It would have to be the change of seasons,” said Petroskey. “The variety keeps you waiting for the next season. It puts a hunger in you.” Look for a variety of artworks in one of the following county galleries, where you can explore and purchase works from Leelanau artists. They include: BURDICKVILLE Art Works, Chas. Mattson – Watercolors, commissioned works. 10169 S. Bow Road, 334-4526. Underbark Furniture Workshop – New mission furniture by Paul Czamanske. 4057 W. Burdickville Road, 334-3753, www.underbark.com. By appointment. CEDAR Bel Lago Winery – Eclectic gallery. 6530 S. Lake Shore Drive, 228-4800.
Denise and Phil Swy observe some pieces at the art Leelanau Benefit Sale in the Old art Building in Leland.
duck to Swan – Fine art gallery, decorative painting. 9044 E. Kasson St. Suite B, 231-313-4501. Leone’s Glass Studio – Hand blown glass ornaments, wine stoppers and more. 800-694-6357, www.leonesglass.com. By appointment.
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L. Saile – Hand crafted jewelry with gemstones and Lake Michigan beach stones, decorative art and engraving. 9044 E. Kasson St. Suite B, 409-0321. Rimwalk Studio – Pastels and limited edition reproductions by Mary Fuscaldo. 4249 S. Whitehill Drive (off Hohnke Road), 256-2237, www.rimwalkstudio.com. EMPIRE Leelanau Trading Co. – Leatherwork bags, journals, luggage by Ted Gilmer. 13030 S. Coleman Road (M-72 and County Road 669), 228-6575, www.leelanautradingco.com. Ripple Effect Studio and Gallery – Features the work of acclaimed landscape photographer Jeff Ripple. 10085 W. Front Street, across from Empire’s town hall. www.jeffripple.com.
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Secret Garden Gallery – Gallery of art work and handcrafted items. 10206 Front St., 326-5428, www.secretgarden.empire.com. The Red Barn Sampler – Features the work of 65 different artists. 3800 W. Empire Highway (M-72), 326-6122 GLEN ARBOR Becky Thatcher Designs – Jewelry with gemstones, Lake Michigan beach stones. 5795 Lake St., 334-3826, www.beckythatcherdesigns.com. Dickinson Photo Gallery – Leelanau landscape photos. 7611 W. Glenmere Rd. (3.5 miles south of Glen Arbor on M-22), 334-6800, www.dickinson-gallery.com. Glen Arbor Botanicals – Original antique botanical drawings. 6590 Western Ave., 334-3404, www.glenarborwest.com. Glen Lake Artists Gallery – Leelanau artists. Lake Street, Arbor Light Bldg., 334-4230. Hepburn-Holt Designs Gallery – Beach stone and specialty jewelry by area artists. 6640 W. Western Ave., 334-6470. Lake Street Studios – A home for a variety of artists and art forms; includes: Center Gallery – Original paintings and weekly one-person art shows Forest Gallery – Arts and crafts style pottery, metalwork and more North Gallery – Glass, ceramic and fiber arts 6023 S. Lake Street, 334-3179, www.lakestreetstudiosglenarbor.com. Paul May Furniture and Paradiso Gallery – Fine art and furniture. 5964 S. Ray St., 334-3128, www.kristinhurlin.com. Synchronicity Gallery – Original work of 110 outstanding Michigan artists in a wide variety of media. 6671 Western Ave., 334-4732, www.synchronicitygallery.com. Ruth Conklin Gallery – Offers contemporary art and crafts from many Michigan and Midwestern artists in a variety of mediums, including acrylic and oil paintings, wildlife wood carvings, beach stone and beach glass jewelry, ceramics and glass. 6632 M-109, 334-3880, www.ruthconklingallery.com.
LAKE LEELANAU Kejara’s Bridge – Rotating gallery of area artists. 202 W. Main St., 256-7720. Plumfield Studio/Gallery – Original fine art work, specializing in portraits on commission, by Fred Petroskey. By appointment, 256-7649 LELAND Al Jacoby Gallery – Original paintings, prints and collectables. 505 W. Grand Ave., 256-7224, www.jacobygallery.com. Aurora Borealis Designs – Beach glass jewelry and custom designs. 106 N. Lake St., 256-0170 Becky Thatcher Designs – Jewelry with gemstones, Lake Michigan beach stones. 301 S. Main St., 256-2229, www.beckythatcherdesigns.com.
MAPLE CITY Campobello Gallery and Studios – Pottery, photography, weaving, rustic wood furniture and more. 645-4556. Good Harbor Gallery – Pottery, photography, paintings. 4510 S. Maple City Road (M-22 and County Road 667), 228-6954.
Brisling Pottery – By Karl Sporck. 8925 E. Duck Lake Road (M-204), 271-3892.
NORTHPORT Joppich’s Bay Street Gallery – Paintings by Edee Joppich and guest artists as well as exceptional pottery by 12 master potters.
Case Daniels & Rae – Beach glass jewelry, wearable art, weathervanes, sculptures, fountains by Will Case and Rae Welch. 305 St. Joseph, 271-3876.
Northport Pottery – Rake glazed pottery by local artist Tom Gennette. 3865827, www.northportpottery.com. Quiet Dove Gallery – Features the original art work of owners Cynthia Franseen and John Kristiansen. 14691 E. Woolsey (CR 629), 386-9005.
Brenda J. Clark Gallery – Expressionistic paintings of Leelanau landscapes. Harbor Square (next to Lake Street), 256-0026, www.brendajclark.com.
Rantz Fine Arts – Landscape paintings, jewelry, fiber work. 205 E. Third St., 386-7628.
Main St. Gallery – Original art by many artists, including metal sculpture, oil and acrylic painting, pastels, watercolors, woodcarvings and glass. 307 S. Main St., 256-7787, www.mainstreetgalleryleland.com. M. Frey Studio – Original paintings and prints, posters. 106 N. Lake St., 256-2015, www.mfreystudio.com. Nell Revel Smith Studio – Prints, gicle´es, original paintings. 107 N. Main St., 256-7689, www.nellrevelsmith.com. Reflections Gallery – Local photography, artwork and sailboat replicas. In Fishtown, 256-7820.
Brightheart Gallery – Oils, landscapes, nudes, still life. 5861 S. Elm Valley Road, 271-3052.
Leah Artwear – Hand-dyed silk, wool clothing by Leah Dziewitt. 10686 S. Fritz, 228-6683. By appointment.
Benjamin Maier Ceramics – Contemporary pottery and ceramic art. 104 N. Main, 590-1084, www.benjaminmaier.com.
Fishtown Pottery – 203 W. River St., 256-0038.
SUTTONS BAY Bayside Gallery – Garden art, glass, jewelry, fine folding knives, unusual home furnishings. 204 N. St. Joseph, 271-4975.
T.C. Bowker Fine Art – Artist/owners Tom and Carole Bowker create unique original and diverse art inspired by the lush Leelanau environment. 12271 E. Woolsey Lake Rd. (CR 640 and Snyder), 218-9976. The Painted Horse Gallery – Paintings, giclees, dimensional art and handcrafted furniture. 106 Waukazoo, 386-5828. Wright Gallery – Regional contemporary artists. 210 Mill St., 386-5594, www.wrightartgallery.com. OMENA Tamarack Gallery – Showcase for 65 regional and national artists; fine arts, crafts and folk art. Downtown on M-22, 386-5529, www.tamarackartgallery.com.
Richard Allen Illuminated Art – Chandeliers, lamps, lighted wall pieces and furniture. 256-8855, www.leelanau.com/richardallen/. Sporck Tile Art – Ceramic tiles that reflect the natural environment by Leif Sporck. Fishtown, Leland, 271-5101, www.sporcktileart.com. Two Fish Gallery – Handcrafted items from many artists. 104 W. River St., 256-9350, www.twofishleland.com.
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Inter Arts Studio – Original ink drawings by Ken Krantz, hand chain stitched wall hangings and pillows inspired by the works of Western artists. 324 St. Joseph St., 271-3891, www.interartscollection.com. Michigan Artists Gallery – Fine art, fiber, jewelry and folk art. 309 St. Joseph, 271-4922, www.michiganartistgallery.com. The Painted Bird – Artistic clothing, tiles, jewelry and ornaments. 216 St. Joseph, 271-3050, www.painted-bird.com. Sporck Tile Art – Ceramic tiles that reflect the natural environment by Leif Sporck. 8925 E. Duck Lake Road (M-204), 271-5101, www.sporcktileart.com. Suttons Bay Galleries – Specializing in 15th-20th century Antiquarian works, paintings and Russell Chatham originals. 102 E. Jefferson, 271-4444, www.suttonsbaygalleries.com. Treeline Gallery – Original art in a variety of mediums, regional, national and international artists. 103 Jefferson St., 271-5363, www.leelanau.com/gallery/treeline.
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Take note on Leelanau music scene Imagine yourself relaxing in a lawn chair at the base of the towering Dune Climb, a picnic dinner and a good bottle of Chardonnay at your feet. The sun is sinking deep into the sky and casting an orange glow over the sand, and a cool breeze is taking the sizzle out of the hot summer day. Then the music begins – pure, lush notes fill the air. Kids continue to tumble down the dune almost in time to the beat, and gulls circle overhead, joining the refrain. You’ve gotta admit – there’s something simply magical about combining nature with music. And each year, the Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to furthering of the arts in the Glen Lake area, works this magic into some of Leelanau’s most idyllic settings with the Manitou Music Festival. Now in its 20th year, the Festival was founded by cellist Crispin Campbell, faculty member at the Interlochen Arts Academy, and violinist Richard Luby, on faculty at the University of North Carolina. After sharing responsibility for direction of the festival for several years, Campbell became sole music director. “My intention was to offer chamber music concerts interspersed with jazz and folk concerts,” said Campbell. “I was, and still am, fascinated with the relationship between “art” music and popular music, and I wanted to give audiences high quality performances in a casual setting.” And deliver he did. Over the years, the Manitou Music Festival has offered up hundreds of unique concerts that appeal to a wide variety of people. From local groups such as the Traverse Symphony Orchestra, Song of the Lakes, and acoustic chamber ensemble the Neptune Quartet, to Irish folk and jazz tunes from the nationally acclaimed Jeremy Kittel Band and the heartfelt country ballads and swing tunes of Sister Wilene – each year brings its own special mix. In 2004, Campbell retired from the directorship of the Manitou Music Festival, but it lives on, with volunteers from the Glen Arbor Art
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The Summer Singers of Glen Lake lift their voices for an annual concert. You’ll find Leelanau full of music and plays all summer long. Association working tirelessly each year to make the festival successful. This dedication, said Peg McCarty, Director of GAAA, is due to a number of reasons. First, just as viewing original art work is a more fulfilling experience than seeing a photograph of the work in a book or online – listening to live music has it all over hearing tunes on your iPod. “A live performance is so much richer. It’s a wonderful experience to see live musicians,” said McCarty. Perhaps more than that, a live music concert provides a bonding experience. “It’s a shared community event,” she added. “There’s unity in that.” The Manitou Music Festival is only one of numerous musical events in Leelanau this summer. Enjoy one — or all — of the following: ONGOING Beach Bards, Glen Arbor - Friday evenings, from July 1 through Aug. 12. Summer storytelling, poetry, music on the beach. Children’s hour begins at 7:30 p.m. followed by adults at 9:00 p.m. Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road. 334-3666 You Jazz, Glen Arbor - Every Tuesday night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the gardens of Wildflowers, on M22 in Glen Arbor. Bring your instrument and play or just relax in the gardens and enjoy the music. 334-3232, www.wildflowersglenarbor.com
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Music in the Park, Northport - Friday evenings 7 to 9 p.m. between June and Aug at Marina Park. Bring the family and a dinner. 386-7303, www.northportomenachamber.org JUNE Leland Wine & Food Festival - June 11, noon til 6 p.m. Admission includes wine glass and two tickets for wine tasting. 256-0079, www.lelandmi.com Branson on the Road, Northport - June 11, 8 p.m. Classic country, bluegrass, rockabilly and gospel music. Northport Community Arts Center, 109 E. Nagonaba 386-5001, www.northportcac.org Northport Lighthouse & Maritime Festival / Chamber Fish Boil - June 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. At Haserot and Marina parks in Northport. Boat building demonstration, arts and crafts show, Inland Seas Cruises, fish boil, entertainment, and other fun activities for the whole family. 386-7303, www.northportomenachamber.org Glen Arbor Art Association Concert, Picnic - June 25, at the Thoreson Farm, featuring THREE MEN and a TENOR. 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org An Evening of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Northport - June 25, 8 p.m. Featuring Cat Hall and Fred Szczepanski along with The Village Voices and the Northport Community Band. Northport Community Arts Center, 109 E. Nagonaba, 386-5001, www.northportcac.org
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Music scene Continued from Page 72 Cedar Polkafest - June 30 - July 3. Visit Cedar and enjoy polka dancing, food, and children’s activities; parade at noon on July 2. 228-3378 JULY Manitou Music Festival, Glen Arbor - July 2, 4 p.m. Patriotic music performed by Northport Community Band, Glen Arbor Athletic Club lawn. 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org Ragtop Rodeo featuring Caroline Kovas, Northport - July 2, 8 p.m. Sizzling, sexy, sly southern rock. Northport Community Arts Center, 109 E. Nagonaba. 386-5001, www.northportcac.org New Reformation Band, Northport - July 9, 8 p.m. Traditional jazz, including Oppermann Brothers and Dave Bennett. Northport Community Arts Center, 109 E. Nagonaba. 386-5001, www.northportcac.org Manitou Music Festival - July 10, 7 p.m. The 13th annual Dune Climb Concert at the base of the Dune Climb features the Paul Keller Orchestra (Big Band). 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org Sunny Wilkinson Quartet, Northport - July 16, 8 p.m. Jazz vocalist. Northport Community Arts Center, 109 E. Nagonaba. 386-5001, www.northportcac.org Inland Seas Music Festival, Suttons Bay - July 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the ISEA Education Center in Suttons Bay. 5K run, live music, food, exhibits, and family activities. 271-3077, www.schoolship.org Empire Anchor Day - July 16. Festival celebrates the discovery of huge anchor off Empire Beach. Includes 5K fun run, parade, street dance, and Lions Club Chicken BBQ. www.empirechamber.com Manitou Music Festival, Glen Arbor - July 17, 8 p.m., Studio Stage. Mulebone (Blues). 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org Manitou Music Festival, Glen Arbor - July 20, 8 p.m. Studio Stage. Michael on Fire (Singer/ Songwriter). 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org Art Leelanau Benefit and Exhibition, Leland - July 22, 5 to 8 p.m. Opening night gala for the 19th annual exhibition with music by the John Lindenau Quartet and art work by 100 Leelanau artists. Exhibit continues 10a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Sunday noon to 4 p.m. through July 27. 256-2131, www.oldartbuilding.com Thomas Pandolfi, Northport - July 23, 8 p.m. American pianist. Northport Community Arts Center, 109 E. Nagonaba. 386-5001, www.northportcac.org Manitou Music Festival, Glen Arbor - July 24, 8 p.m., Studio Stage. Will Pearsall and Chelsea Saddlers (Singer/Songwriter). 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org
Libraries a place to get online Looking for some quiet time? Too cold for the beach? Libraries are a great way to spend a rainy day — or any day, for that matter. You can check out the latest novel while the kiddies look at picture books. There are also CDs, children’s story hours and magic shows, classes, crafts, book clubs, music, movie nights and more. Leelanau’s libraries have become popular with vaca-
tioners searching for a safe way to access the Internet. All four are equipped with WiFi. Following is contact information for Leelanau County’s four area libraries: Glen Lake Community Library, Empire – 10115 Front St., 326-5361, wwwglenlakelibrary.net Leelanau Township Library, Northport – 119
Manitou Music Festival Top of the Ski Hill Concert - July 28, 7 p.m. features Blackthorn (Celtic Quartet) The Homestead Resort. 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org The Chenille Sisters, Northport - July 30, 8 p.m. Exquisite vocal harmonies. Northport Community Arts Center, 109 E. Nagonaba. 386-5001, www.northportcac.org AUGUST Manitou Music Festival, Glen Arbor - Aug. 3, 8 p.m., Studio Stage. Goitse (Irish). 334-6112, www. glenarborart.org Leelanau Conservancy Annual Picnic and Auction - Aug 4, field trips at 3 p.m. followed by picnic, auction and entertainment at 5 p.m. 256-9665, www. theconservancy.com Dunegrass Music Festival, Empire - Aug. 5-7. Celebration of organic roots music, onsite primitive camping and food vendors. 6 miles east of Empire on M72. www.dunegrassmusicfestival.org Northwind Brass & The Promise Kept - Aug. 6, 8 p.m. And August 7, 3 p.m. In celebration of the Civil War Sesquicentennial, music from the Civil Wara era and a play by Sue Hanson depicting a true story about Northport. Northport Community Arts Center, 109 E. Nagonaba. 386-5001, www.northportcac.org Manitou Music Festival, Glen Arbor - Aug. 7, 8 p.m., Studio Stage. RFD Boys (Bluegrass) 3346112, www.glenarborart.org Manitou Music Festival, Glen Arbor - Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m., Glen Lake Community Reformed Church. Summer Singers-Choral/Variety. 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org Bob Milne, Pianist, Northport - August 13, 8 p.m. Lions Club benefit for Leelanau Children’s Center, chocolate treats. Northport Community Arts Center, 109 E. Nagonaba. 386-9936 or 386-5984
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E. Nagonaba St., 386-5131, www.leelanautownshiplibrary.org Leland Township Public Library – 203 E. Cedar, 256-9152, www.lelandtownshiplibrary.michlibrary.org Suttons Bay Area District Library – 416 Front St., 271-3512, www.suttonsbaylibrary.org
Leelanau Township Wine Music and Local Food Festival, Northport - Aug. 13, 12 noon to 6 p.m. at Haserot Park. Enjoy local wines and foods, crafts, entertainment. 386-7303, www.northportomenachamber.org Port Oneida Fair - Aug. 13-14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Demonstrations and interactive displays of life in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Family programs, wagon rides, games and music. 326-5134, 334-6103, www.phsb.org Manitou Music Festival, Glen Arbor - Aug. 17, 8 p.m., The Leelanau School lawn. Rita Hosking (Country/Folk). 334-6112, www.glenarborart.org Lobster Fest, Northport - Aug. 18, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Benefit for Grand Traverse Lighthouse. Lobsters with all the fixings, entertainment, and more. 3867195, www.grandtraverselighthouse.com Sousa Concert, Northport - Aug. 20, 8 p.m. Featuring the Northport Community Band and special guests. Northport Community Arts Center, 109 E. Nagonaba. 386-5001, www.northportcac.org Traverse City Wine and Art Festival - Aug. 20, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Original artwork by regional artists, music, wine from Leelanau Peninsula and Old Mission Peninsula wineries, and food from Traverse City and Leelanau restaurants. Under the tents on the lawn at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. www.traversecitywinefestival.com Peshawbestown Traditional Pow Wow - Aug. 20-21. The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians annual Pow Wow featuring native singers, dancers, artists and artisans. (534-7750), www.gtbindians.org SEPTEMBER Barbeque N’ Blues Festival, Lake Leelanau - Sept. 4. Blues music and food, barbeque contest. 256-0145 BBQ and Brew Festival, Glen Arbor - Sept. 17. Food, drink, music and fun under the tent in downtown Glen Arbor, across from Cottonseed and Totem Shop. www.visitglenarbor.com
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Museum list stands at six — and growing Where can you go to learn all about dinosaurs, dolls, airplanes, railroads, early cultures, historical events, famous artwork – and numerous other things? Sure, you can Google the information on the Web. But there is so much more to be gained from visiting a museum. Museums allow us to get up close and personal to artifacts and objects in a way that brings them to life. Seeing Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa in a museum, for example, is a far richer experience than looking at a picture of the painting in a book or online. And you just can’t imagine the enormity of a Tyrannosaurus rex until you’ve seen the dinosaur skeleton for yourself. Here in Leelanau, you might never know without visiting a museum that some of the quaint little communities dotting the peninsula were pivotal to Michigan’s development. Take Northport, for one. “A lot of people who live here have no clue that Northport was the main port in Michigan in 1849,” said Sue Hanson, board member of Northport Area Heritage Association (NAHA). “It was a bustling place back then.” It was the desire to keep history alive that inspired NAHA, upon acquiring the former Woody’s Restaurant in Northport from the Goebel family, to begin raising funds to turn it into a museum, said Hanson. The building, which must be taken “down to the studs” to rebuild it for a museum, has been a part of Northport’s history since 1900, she added. “Woody’s was a meat market at one time. Then it was a major hotel called Hotel Northern before it was a restaurant.” Because the building functioned as a hotel for the longest period of its history, NAHA would like to restore the facade to how it looked as the Hotel Northern, according to Hanson. “We want to build the porch and put rocking chairs on it, just as it used to be,” she said. At present, the Woody’s building stores NAHA artifacts for future display. There are numerous photos of those who lived and worked in Northport, as well as a number of other artifacts, such as the first horse-drawn
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Moving big timber without big bulldozers took some ingenuity — and some big horses. The logging wheels on display in front of the Empire museum allowed lumberman to extract huge logs from forests without the benefit of ice and snow to slide them. hearse, said Hanson. While there’s no definite date for the museum’s opening, she is certain that the project will come to fruition. “We need to remind people of all the things that make Northport a special place,” she added. In the meantime, learn about the history that makes all of Leelanau County a special place at one of the following museums: Empire Area Museum Center – This fourbuilding complex is home to a turn of the century saloon, one room schoolhouse, a 1911 firehouse, 1924 vintage gas station, blacksmith and woodworking shop. There are many horse drawn items, such as sleighs, buggies, wagons, and even a stage coach hearse. (11544 LaCore St., 326-5568)
Great Lakes Children’s Museum – Hands on, interactive and informal educational environment, where kids can learn about a precious natural resource – water. Exhibits include a lighthouse overlooking the bay and a “Listening to the River” exhibit, which allows a glimpse into life in the local watershed. There is also a large-scale magnetic navigation wall, a thunder and lightning station and a three-tiered water table complete with pumps, locks, and boats. (13240 S. West Bayshore Drive, Greilickville, 932-4526)
Leelanau Historical Museum – Exhibits reflect the cultural history of the Leelanau Peninsula and its islands from the time of first habitation. The museum has an extensive archive, including photos, letters, manuscripts, Eyaawing Museum and Cultural Center – government documents and newspapers as Explore the history, traditions and language of well as collections of objects that represent the Leelanau county’s first inhabitants – the diverse cultures of Leelanau. (203 E. Cedar Anishinaabek. Exhibits change regularly but St., Leland, 256-7475) include traditional work of Tribal artists and Pow-wow regalia. (2304 N. West Bayshore Sleeping Bear Point Maritime Museum – Visit the original U.S. Life-Saving Station Dr., Peshawbestown, 534-7764) where there are exhibits covering Great Lakes Grand Traverse Lighthouse and Museum – shipping history, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Tour the restored lighthouse and see how a U.S. Life-Saving Service. Includes re-enactkeeper and his family lived in the 1920s and ments of Life-Saving Service rescue tech1930s, see exhibits about lighthouses, fog- niques and a Lyle Gun firing demonstration. horns and shipwrecks, and climb the tower for (End of Sleeping Bear Point, off M-109, 326a marvelous view of Lake Michigan. (Nine 5134) miles north of Northport, 386-7195)
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Rock hounds love Leelanau treasure hunts
There’s no better place for a rock hound than right here in Leelanau county. “One of the greatest things in Leelanau is the color and variety of stones. We have Petoskey stones, pyrite, and a host of other colorful rocks that cover three geological time periods,” said Kevin Gauthier, owner of Korner Gem in Elmwood Township and co-author of several Michigan rock guides. The force behind this variety was glacial activity, explained Gauthier. During the Ice Age, a series of glaciers inched slowly southward over much of North America and Europe. Along the way, the glacier system picked up rocks and other material from the earth’s surface, pushing them forward over the land. The Ice Age lasted for thousands of years, advancing and then retreating in stages, finally melting away from northern Michigan about 10,000 years ago. As glaciers melted and retreated, they left behind their treasures – including gold, copper, and even diamonds – into the lakes and onto the shores. Today, we can see remnants of this glacial activity along the beaches of Lake Michigan. One of the most interesting finds for the Leelanau rock hunter is the Petoskey stone, Michigan’s official state stone. Petoskey is actually fossilized coral. It dates back approximately 350 million years, when Michigan was located near the Equator and submerged under a warm sea bath, an ideal environment for coral reef formation. In the reef during this “Devonian” time period lived sheltered clams, cephalopods, corals, crinoids, trilobites, and many kinds of fish. Over a long period of time, things changed: the continents moved to new locations, altering in shape and size. Michigan uplifted and drifted north, the sea dried up, and the climate began to cool. Remnants of reef life were captured as fossils. If you look closely at a Petoskey stone, each of the hexagonal chambers you see represents one member of a living coral colony. In this chamber lived a small marine life organism. The dark center of each chamber is sometimes called an “eye,” but actually this is the coral’s mouth. When the coral was alive, tentacles radiated from the mouth to capture plankton and draw food toward the opening. The tentacles are the lines that radiate from the edge of the stone’s eye, and the small flecks seen there are the coral’s food, which became petrified along with the coral. Petoskey is not the only fossil you’ll find in this area, said Gauthier. “There are about 26 different kinds of fossils to be found in this region and
Remember that saying about seeing the forest for the trees? The same holds true for Leelanau’s shoreline, such as this one at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse. It’s easy to concentrate your gaze on the horizon, and forget what’s under your feet. almost every one of them can be found in Leelanau.” Another exciting discovery in this area is “Leland Blue,” which is a by-product material from iron ore smelting in Leland during the 1870s. Because ore contains impurities such as quartz, dolomite (a kind of sedimentary rock resembling marble, but rich in magnesium carbonate) was used to lower the melting point during the smelting process and separate impurities from the ore. The molten steel would sink to the bottom of the smelter, while dolomite remains, along with quartz, would rise to the top. Some of this slag from smelting operations ended up in Lake Michigan, tumbling in the waves against the sand until it became rounded. Leland Blue can be found on the beaches in Leland south of the harbor, and comes in a variety of colors – not always blue. “There are 27 different colors of Leland Blue,” said Gauthier. “Royal blue, robin’s egg blue, sea foam green and periwinkle purple, to name a few.” Learn more about Leland Blue and Petoskey, as well as many other Lake Michigan rocks, in The Lake Michigan Rock Picker’s Guide, by Bruce Mueller and Kevin Gauthier. It’s available in local bookstores and libraries. You may want to stop by Korner Gem to talk to Gauthier about your finds.
Hounds, heed some warnings Before setting out on a rock hunting adventure, it’s important to remember a few things: • Respect all property, both private and public. Get permission from the owner before looking for rocks on private land. • Observe laws, rules and regulations governing collecting on public land. Rock collecting is not allowed within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore; you’ll have to be satisfied with identifying your finds and leaving them behind. • Don’t take more samples than you can reasonably use. Leave something behind for the next collector! • Leave collecting areas in better shape than you found them. Take along a bag for litter and collect trash if you see it.
Four top rock spots Vic Steimel Park – Located in Suttons Bay off of Nanagosa Trail, this park has rocky beach frontage on Grand Traverse Bay. Bring a picnic lunch and make a day of it!
Peterson Park – On Lake Michigan in Northport on M-22, Peterson Park’s rockstrewn beach is a great spot to find Petoskey stones.
Christmas Tree Corners Beach – A public beach in Leland south of the harbor on Lake Michigan where you might come across a Leland Blue. Find the beach at the end of Reynolds Street west of Main Street.
Leelanau State Park – This park at the very tip of Leelanau Peninsula in Northport has rocky shore frontage along Cathead Bay. While you’re there, visit the historic Grand Traverse Lighthouse.
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Where a bear sleepS on the dunes “It’s amazing when things that happened many years ago determine a good place to vacation today,” said Tom Ulrich, Deputy Superintendent of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. This is most certainly true of the Lakeshore. The Sleeping Bear Dunes themselves – created about 11,000 years ago by glacial activity – are one of the biggest draws to the park. Rising as high as 450 feet above Lake Michigan, they offer spectacular views – and a clear understanding of why the park was established. How exactly were the dunes formed? During the last ice age, explained Ulrich, the glaciers advanced across what is now the Great Lakes Region. The ice, as much as a mile thick in some places, pressed down upon the Earth’s crust. As the ice melted and receded, large glacial lakes – including Lake Michigan – were gouged out. The ice sheets also left piles of sand, gravel, and rocks in its wake, creating moraines and headlands. With the glacial landscape carved out by glacial activity, nature began the finishing touches. Wind and waves smoothed out the lake’s shoreline and wore back the headlands as shoreline currents carried sediments, building sandbars and damming bays to create small inland lakes. Westerly winds blowing from Wisconsin piled up sand to form beach dunes on the low-lying shores and above, creating “perched” dunes of sand blown atop the moraines. Sleeping Bear Dunes keep you coming back
Dunes are meant to be climbed, ridden, acclaimed — and most of all, enjoyed. for more than their beauty. You’ll want to keep up on their changes. “The dunes are not static,” said Ulrich. “They are dynamic, progressively moving, usually from the southwest to the northeast in the direction of the prevailing winds.” In fact, the Dune Climb at the park is a “falling dune,” formed as a result of perched dunes slowly migrating inland until they fall off the back of a hill. Once fallen, the dunes continue their movement, too. The Dune Climb migrates inland at the rate of about 3 feet per year. Ready to explore? There are many places within the park to go dune-crazy, said Ulrich.
Here are four spots he recommends where you can stand right on top of the dunes for a bird’s eye view over the landscape: Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Leaving the Visitor Center and heading north, you can take M-109 to this 7.4 mile one-way auto tour that follows a former logging road and winds through the Lakeshore’s scenic landscape. You’ll learn about the history of the area, discover vegetative communities found within the park, and, best of all, stand on overlooks for spectacular views of massive dunes as well as (Continued on Page 77)
Welcome to the Lakeshore Welcome to one of the most beautiful natural areas in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, and one of only two National Parks. With its 31 mile stretch of eastern Lake Michigan shoreline, magnificent sand dunes, two islands, numerous crystal clear rivers and inland lakes, beech-maple forests and open meadows, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a 71,198 acre playground. And it’s all yours. This national treasure is one of nearly 400 set aside by the government since the establishment of Yellowstone National Park in 1872. It was created to preserve the natural and cultural resources for this and future generations to enjoy. Here in the National Lakeshore, you’ll step back in time to a day when work wasn’t a place to go 40 hours each week. It was a constant way of life. Where social networking was a trip to the general store or a barn dance at a friendly neighbor’s house several miles away. You’ll discover a huge variety of flora and fauna living in this mammoth outdoor community, and learn both the geological story – and the more romantic mythological one – of how the sand dunes came into existence.
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The first thing you’ll realize when visiting the National Lakeshore, though, is that you can’t see and do it all in one trip. Whether you have just a short weekend or several luxurious weeks to stay, you’ll need to pick and choose among the many possibilities for adventure. A good place to start is at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, located on M-72, just east of M-22 in Empire. You can listen to Dreams of the Sleeping Bear, a free 15 minute multimedia program highlighting the Lakeshore’s scenery, seasons and history. Exhibits provide information on geology, ecology and human stories. Review the schedule of rangerled walks, and let the friendly staff help you with brochures, maps and ideas for what to do. The Visitor Center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day and until 4 p.m. the remainder of the year. It’s closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. A park entrance pass is required whenever you venture into Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. You can purchase a pass at the Visitor Center; weekly passes are $10 for vehicles and $5 if you’re on foot, bicycle or motorcycle. Annual passes are $20, with discounts provided for seniors and those with disabilities.
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It’s all about the Dunes Continued from Page 76 Lake Michigan, the Manitou Islands, North Bar Lake and Glen Lake. Begin your drive by picking up an auto tour brochure at the Visitor Center. The brochure will take you through each stop, explaining what you’ll see there. You can also purchase an audio tour CD for $5.95, which gives expanded information about the area. Make sure to pack a picnic lunch to enjoy at Picnic Mountain and wear your hiking shoes for a 1.5 mile hike across the dunes on the Cottonwood Hiking Trail. The Dune Climb Going north a few miles from the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, you’ll find the notorious Dune Climb, a gigantic mound of sand. Thousands of visitors struggle up the imposing face of this 130 foot dune each year, only to walk, run, or slide back down. But climbing is only a small part of this attraction, said Ulrich. If you make it to the top, you’ll get a view of the surrounding dunes and Little Glen Lake. Farther beyond – about 2 miles – you’ll eventually come to a lookout over Lake Michigan. The Dunes Trail is a strenuous hike up and down the dunes, and it can take as long as 3 or 4 hours. It’s important to come prepared, with good footwear, water, snack, sun protection – and a camera! Pyramid Point This 2.7 mile hiking trail takes you through meadow and beech-maple forest up to the top of Pyramid Point, a high bluff overlooking Lake
How to climb a dune . . . Whether you’re six-years-old – or 66 – making it all of the way to the top of the 260foot Dune Climb is a real accomplishment. But once up, you have a monumental decision to make: Just how you’re going to get down? We asked nine recent dune goers which is their preferred method for descending the dune – walking, running or sliding? Only one person, Anne Rodeck of Northport, favored a stately walk, and for good reason: “because you can take it all in.” Several others, such as Russell Madsen of Northport, Noah Norton of Traverse City, and Josef Sisco of Lake Leelanau prefer the slide. Norton and Sisco are nine-years-old. “It’s a big dune,” said Norton. “And if you slide down, it’s quicker.” Sisco had conservation in mind with his preference: “Sliding doesn’t waste as much energy,” he claimed.
Despite good reasons to avoid running, over half of those polled said that this is the only way to go down the Dune Climb. “It’s because you feel as if you could launch yourself,” said Niklas Norton, an 11 year old from Traverse City. Jim Barnes from Frankfort, agreed. He prefers the “torpedo style sprint,” similar to that of a paragliding launch, with upper torso in front of the legs. But Tom Ulrich, Deputy Superintendent of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore summed up the case for running best. “Running is a big challenge,” he said. “It’s hard to keep your balance. You have to take huge, long strides in order not to go behind over apple cart. You can’t help but laugh.” Which is what it’s all about at the Dune Climb.
Michigan. On a clear day, you’ll see Lake Michigan, the Manitou islands and South Fox Island. While it may be tempting, don’t attempt to descend the bluff, warned Ulrich. “Not only is it dangerous, but there’s a fee for rescue services provided to park visitors.” To get to the trailhead, take M-22 north from Glen Arbor, then turn north on Port Oneida Road to Basch Road.
out point among the dunes. Take M-22 south of Empire, go about 1.5 miles and turn right on Wilco Road to the trailhead parking lot. A short but very steep trail – 1.5 miles round trip – leads you through old farm orchards, fallow fields and a beech-maple forest to the top of the Empire Bluff. Here, you’ll be able to look across the Manitou Passage, a Great Lakes shipping channel, and perhaps see a 1,000 foot freighter passing by – looking for all the world like a tiny toy boat. To the north, you’ll see the Empire Bluffs Empire Beach, South Bar Lake, the Sleeping South of Empire is another spectacular look- Bear Bluffs, and South Manitou Island.
You, too, can prevent erosion The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is part of the largest freshwater dune system in the world — a system so huge, it’s visible from space. But as enormous as these sandy giants are, they are subject to forces that threaten their very existence, as well as the habitat of the native dune plants and animals living there. One of the biggest threats to the dune habitat are invasive species of plants, such as garlic mustard, purple loosestrife, spotted knapweed and baby’s breath. The plants stabilizing the dunes and decreasing the blowing sand. While this may sound like a good thing, it’s really not – because dunes are meant to be constantly moving. Erosion is a constant problem
in the dune area, too. At one time, the Sleeping Bear Dune stood at about 234 feet high and had a dense plant cover. Now it is about 100 feet in height. The major cause of erosion is wave action wearing away the base of the plateau, but wind, too, removes sand and also the vegetative cover. A third cause of erosion is human traffic. You can help by: • To slow dune erosion, climb and hike the dunes only in designated areas. Resist the temptation to descend bluff faces. • Check clothing and shoes after hiking the dunes for hitchhiker seeds of invasive plant species. • Get involved! Volunteer with the National Park Service to help eradicate harmful vegetation.
One of the most anticipated events of the year is an annual dune climb concert sponsored by the Manitou Music Festival.
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Island Hopping Take the next ferry to a world apart When most Americans conjure up visions of an island, they see plenty of white sand and sparkling blue water. It’s generally in the Caribbean. The Manitou Islands, the “hidden gems” of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, are not exception — location excluded, of course. With miles and miles of isolated shoreline and Lake Michigan waters, they are everything a beach lover could want. But venture into the heartland of each island, and you’ll discover a wealth of natural and historical resources that will leave you hanNorthwoods kering to comeHardware back again and again. Leelanau Vacation Guide The Manitou Islands were set7.25’’ x European 4.5625”immigrants when tled by Michigan was young. By the mid1830s, after the opening of the Erie Canal, the volume of shipping in the Great Lakes had increased immensely, and the Manitou Passage (the sheltered
channel between the islands and the mainland) became a busy shipping lane. Entrepreneurs quickly saw the potential for wooding operations on the island to supply wood-burning steamships with fuel. Settlements began to grow up around this business. The development of shipping on the Great Lakes also brought a need for navigational aids for ships in the Manitou Passage and rescue operations for vessels in distress. Lighthouses and Lifesaving Service Stations were established on both islands during the 1800s to meet this need. By the late 1800s, much of the timber had been harvested, and the islands turned to agriculture to supplement the wooding business. Rye, barley, oats, wheat, corn and potatoes, and later fruit orchards thrived here, and the successful harvest was shipped to the mainland. But just a half century later, (Continued on Page 79)
The view across North Manitou, one of the cubs lost on its journey from Wisconsin, looking back at the Leelanau Peninsula.
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Continued from Page 78 steamships had turned to coal for fuel. With fewer ships stopping at the islands, it was more difficult to export produce and import supplies and equipment. Families began to depart the Manitous, eventually leaving behind just ghost towns. Today, both South and North Manitou islands are part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Remnants of island life remain, protected and preserved by the National Park and several nonprofit partners. A visit to the Manitous will allow you to step back in time and imagine what it was like during the island’s lumbering and agricultural heyday of the 19th and early 20th centuries. SOUTH MANITOU ISLAND Catch a passenger ferry from Leland for a day trip, or camp at one of three back country campgrounds. If you’re staying for awhile, you can take your time exploring beaches, hiking trails, shipwreck sites, virgin forest, historic farms – and more. But if you’re planning on just a day, choose from among these adventures: • The Village When you get off the ferry, you’ll walk off the dock and come to the village. You’ll see the Ranger Station on the left, formerly the residence for the Lifesaving Station. Other houses in the village housed Life-Saving Service families or other islanders. Take some time to stop at the Visitor Center built in 1879 and later used as the post office and general store. Here you will find historic photos and artifacts telling the story of life on the island over two centuries ago. • The Lighthouse About a half mile hike from the village is the lighthouse. The first lighthouse on the island was built in 1839; the current structure is the third Manitou Passage lighthouse, commissioned in 1872. In 2008, the lighthouse was restored through a partnership of the Manitou Island Memorial Society and the Manitou Island Transit. The partnership contracted with Artworks Florida to build an acrylic third-order Fresnel lens to replicate the original lens system, and in 2009 the lighthouse was re-lit. You can climb the 117 spiral stairs of this building for amazing views of the Manitou Passage, Sleeping Bear Point, and the island. • Florence Lake Following the trail from the junction of Burdick and Ohio Roads, you’ll come to the island’s only inland lake. This
medium-sized body of water was named after Florence Haas, who served as postmaster for the island beginning in 1912, as well as resident mid-wife. Florence Lake has a sandy bottom and is host to northern pike, perch, and small-mouth bass. • The Schoolhouse Ten minutes farther north on Ohio road is the one-room schoolhouse, currently under restoration by the Manitou Island Memorial Society in cooperation with the National Park Service. Built in 1899, it served students from grades 1-8. As was typical of the day, teachers served multiple roles, acting as school nurse, principal and custodian. They arrived early to light the fire before the students arrived, and stayed late to clean up and prepare for the next day. Schoolhouses of this time period often were the center of social activity, with the whole town turning out for student recitals, plays and spelling bees. • The Cemetery About two miles from the village is the cemetery, the burial place of descendents of the island’s first settlers. While some islanders or transients were buried on their homesteads or in unmarked graves in other locations on the island, many of the more prominent families were laid to rest here. • The Farms Two miles from the village is a two mile loop around the Beck and Hutzler farmsteads. These are the remaining farms of the day, examples of seven such farms on the island. A variety of crops were grown on these homesteads, but one of the most successful was grains. The Hutzler farm was used in cooperation with Michigan State to develop highly productive varieties of rye and beans that became the standard for the industry. • The Shipwreck of the Morazan On the south shore of the island you can stand on a bluff overlooking the partially submerged wreck of the 246 foot freighter, the Francisco Morazan. Loaded with a mixture of cargo, including aluminum and scrap metal, it was headed from Chicago bound for Rotterdam on November 27, 1960, when a snowstorm reduced visibility and the ship was pushed off course. Running aground just 300 yards from shore, the crew, Captain, and his wife were rescued, but the ship and 940 tons of cargo was lost. The shipwreck is now home to a sizable population of double-crested cormorants. • Giant White Cedars A little past the turnoff for the shipwreck is a magical walk through some of the largest White Cedars in Michigan. These trees were spared foresting during the wooding heyday on the island – thought to be because the prevailing
Stepping off the Manitou Island Transit Co. ferry is like taking a step back in time. Shown here is the dock at South Manitou, whose perfectly round harbor has offered protection to sailers for generations. winds on this corner of the island blew beach sand against the bark of the trees, making the saws dull when cutting and necessitating more saw sharpening than desired. If you prefer to stick to the beach, it’s a 10 mile hike around the island. You’ll see another shipwreck, the Three Brothers, grounded in 1911, a view of the Francisco Morazan, and plenty of views of the bluffs. NORTH MANITOU ISLAND The ferry runs to North Manitou Island just three days a week during the summer, necessitating an overnight stay to visit. While North Manitou Island, just as South Manitou, was settled during the 1800s, it is now managed as wilderness, with the exception of 27 acres around the village. This makes it the ideal nature adventure – perfect for backpacking and camping. There are numerous trails on North Manitou leading through forests, along an inland lake, and across open fields. You’ll spot plenty of birds, native plants, and remnants of bygone times, such as old farmlands and family cemeteries.The island hosts a whitetail deer hunt each fall; there are no deer on South Manitou. While you could spend your entire time here hiking and playing on the 20 miles of shoreline, there are some not-to-miss spots of historical interest in the village area. • The U.S. Life-Saving Service Complex The U.S. Life Saving Service was a government agency established in 1848 to provide rescue stations, run by volunteer crews, to save the lives of shipwrecked mariners and passengers. The Life Saving Service ultimately merged with the Revenue Cutter Service in 1915 to form the United States Coast Guard. The complex on North Manitou includes the Hans Halseth house, the former residence of surfman Hans Halseth and now private residence for National Park
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Service staff. Also found are a volunteer rescue station, life boat station, and service dwelling. • The Sawmill Past the photovoltaic array that supplies power to the island is an old sawmill that used to supply cedar shingles and lumber for the island. While it was built as late as 1927, it is typical of the steampowered sawmills of the late 1800s. • Cottage Row On the bluff overlooking the LifeSaving Station is a series of cottages built between 1893 and 1924. The land was initially owned by Silas Boardman from Chicago, who had begun an orchard business on the island. He sold the land to his daughter Carrie and her husband George Blossom and their friends Fredrick and Mary Trude. The land was then broken into lots and sold to other friends from Chicago, so they could build summer vacation cottages a day’s boat trip away from home. The Blossom cottage, the first building you come to (also known as the Monte Carlo cottage), was built by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1893. The design is known as a “dog-trot” style, with rooms arranged along each side of a covered breezeway with doors opening into the central passage. Another cottage of special interest is “The Beeches,” built in 1895 or 1896 for Katherine Shepard. She opened the house as a hotel about 1908. The Katie Shepard Hotel is currently being restored by Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear. You’ll see a porch that was completed during the summer of 2009. For more information about Manitou Island trips, including camping rules and rates and ferry schedule and rates, visit the Manitou Island Transit website at: www.leelanau.com/manitou/manitou. html or check out the National Park website at www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/ placestogo.htm
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Cars work, feet better for Lakeshore viewing The best way to take in the beauty of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is by foot on one of the designated trails on the mainland. Each trail, with the exception of the dunes trails, has a trailhead (where maps are available) and a parking lot. Hiking trails on the dunes are marked by blue-tipped posts. Covering about 100 miles, many of these trails are maintained throughout the winter for cross country skiing and snowshoeing – ideal for winter adventure! For detailed information on the trails, visit www. nps.gov/slbe or visit the Park’s Visitor Center in Empire. A brief description of each trail follows: • Alligator Hill Hiking, Bridle and Ski Trail: Three loops, totaling 8 miles of hiking or riding, each lead upward through a shady beech-maple forest to an overlook where you can see Lake Michigan and the Manitou Islands. • Bay View Hiking and Ski Trail: With a total of 7.5 miles of trail, you’ll see views of the Port Oneida Rural Historic District as well as a panoramic view of Lake Michigan. • Cottonwood Hiking Trail: A 1.4 mile trail that begins at stop No. 4 on the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and takes you out across perched dunes to view native grasses, shrubs and wildflowers. • Dunes Hiking Trail: Beginning at the Dune Climb, this 4 mile round trip hike takes you on a strenuous 3-4 hour adventure across the high dunes plateau and eventually to Lake Michigan. • Duneside Accessible Trail: Accessible to those in wheelchairs or visually impaired, and great for strollers, this .5 mile trail along the base of the dune by the Dune Climb is fun for everyone. There are stops along the way with tree and habitat identification.
Credit Great Spirit Manitou for our bears Where exactly is Sleeping Bear Dune? You’ll be able to see the National Lakeshore’s namesake from the Sleeping Bear Dune Overlook on Pierce Stocking Drive. It is estimated to be about 2,000 years old. It’s considered a “perched” dune because it is perched on top of a plateau beyond the edge of the Lake Michigan bluff. It was formed by wind carrying sand from the upper portion of the bluff and depositing it inland. According to the National Park Service, the Chippewa Indians used the Bear as a landmark and told this story to explain its origin: • Empire Bluff Hiking Trail: A short but very hilly trail leads you through a beech-maple forest to a spectacular lookout on top of Empire Bluff; 1.5 miles roundtrip. • Good Harbor Bay Hiking and Ski Trail: An easy 2.8 mile trail leading inland from Lake Michigan through woods and wetlands. • Old Indian Hiking and Ski Trail: Two fairly flat loops of trail, each about 2.5 miles, lead you through mixed evergreen and hardwood forest and low dunes to the Lake Michigan shore. • Platte Plains Hiking and Ski Trail: Three separate loops totaling 14.7 miles, offer easy walking with forest, meadow and lake views. • Pyramid Point Hiking Trail: A steep, challenging 2.7 mile trail through the beech-maple forest up to a bluff overlooking an unforgettable view of Lake Michigan.
“Long ago, along the Wisconsin shoreline, a mother bear and her two cubs were driven into Lake Michigan by a raging forest fire. The bears swam for many hours, but eventually the cubs tired and lagged behind. Mother bear reached the shore and climbed to the top of a high bluff to watch and wait for her cubs. Too tired to continue, the cubs drowned within sight of the shore. The Great Spirit Manitou created two islands to mark the spot where the cubs disappeared and then created a solitary dune to represent the faithful mother bear.” • Shauger Hill Hiking and Ski Trail: This 2.4 mile hilly trail, which begins at Pierce Stocking Scenic drive, affords the same views of the woods that you see from your car when taking the Scenic Drive. In the winter, when the Scenic Drive is closed to vehicles, an additional 8 mile loop connecting to the Shauger Hill Trail offers a challenge for those on snowshoes and skis. • Sleeping Bear Point Hiking Trail: A 2.8 mile loop with a beach return option, this meandering trail leads you across the dunes to see dune grasses, shrubs and wildflowers, as well as great views of Lake Michigan. • Windy Moraine Hiking and Ski Trail: A 1.5 mile trail begins with an easy walk through a meadow and into a beech-maple forest and old farm fields, then up a steep hill with a view of Glen Lake at the top.
Lakeshore protected from giant wind turbines All across Michigan – including right here in Leelanau – you’ll see an increasing array of wind generators, both small and large, springing up from the countryside. And if you stand on top of a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, it’s easy to see why this area is ideal for wind powered energy. In fact, according to the recent findings of the Wind Energy Resource Zone Board (WERZ Board, created by Michigan energy legislation enacted to assist with wind energy planning), Leelanau falls into one of four regions having the highest wind energy harvest potential in Michigan. On Oct. 6, 2008, Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm signed into law three bills promoting renewable energy and energy conservation, said Mark Clevey, Director of the Energy Office at the State of Michigan Bureau of Energy Systems. “The robust commercialization of the successful wind-related research results in Michigan could be an important factor in our economic recovery, diversification and development,” said Clevely. But it’s one thing to agree that wind-generated electricity can play a role in reducing the levels of carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere, and quite another for folks to agree to a wind farm with 100 turbine towers with blades that could stretch nearly 500 feet high. That dichotomy is particularly
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true in an area like Leelanau County, loved for its pristine views and preserved by a National Lakeshore that also provides habitat for a large array of plants and animals. Some of which are rare, threatened and endangered. Laws encouraging wind energy development signed by former Gov. Granholm specifically prohibit the placement of windmills within the Lakeshore. “Our main concerns (about wind energy projects within the National Park) are for the visitors and the resources of the park,” said Tom Ulrich, Deputy Superintendent of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. “We would prefer that wind development not impair the views from our visitor use areas in the park, and we are concerned about impact to birds and bats.” Companies such as Duke Energy, currently in the development phase of a wind energy project called the Gail Windpower Project in neighboring Benzie county, address some of these concerns in their literature, saying “Duke Energy always considers potential impacts to wildlife and their habitat when deciding where to build wind farms.” But because there is little state or federal wind turbine regulation, it’s up to local governments, with input from individuals and other entities, to make
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decisions about wind turbine zoning provisions, such as separation distances and property line setbacks. In addition to the impact on wildlife and habitats, big issues related to wind energy projects include noise and “flash and flicker,” which includes both sun glinting off the turbine blades and flickering shadows cast by the moving windmill parts. And it’s not just the prospect of large scale wind energy projects that causes concern among people, either. Even smaller, non-commercial wind tower projects provoke their share of altercations. A recent lawsuit filed in Centerville Township in Leelanau County involved complaints about a 115-foot wind tower placed on a 13 acre lavender farm, with flash and flicker claimed to cause the complainants nausea, headaches and fatigue. Although the lawsuit was not successful in forcing the removal of the turbine, it’s easy to see how the pursuit of green energy solutions can pit folks against one another. But that’s no reason to stop discussions about wind energy projects, said Ben LaCross, a Leelanau County second-generation cherry farmer. “We came home from Christmas visits with family with four new things to plug into the wall. It’s a difficult dilemma. We need to have frank discussions in this country about how we’re going to generate sustainable energy.”
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Farming still king in Port Oneida Located within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore north of Glen Arbor is Port Oneida Rural Historic District, a 3,400acre community of 18 abandoned farmsteads. What’s so special about Port Oneida? Nothing and everything. “There were no famous people living here, no big events,” said Susan Pocklington, Director of Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear (PHSB), a non-profit partner that works to assist the National Park Service in preservation efforts. “Port Oneida is just a collection frozen in time, a cultural landscape that tells a story about how people lived.” According to Pocklington, the historical buildings – barns, corn cribs, houses, schoolhouses, and other structures at Port Oneida – were once faced, due to a lack of park funding, with the threat of crumbling and disappearing into oblivion. But with the 1997 placement of the Port Oneida Rural Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places and public pressure to preserve the historic landscape, the Park Service began to work with park
partners toward restoration. Today, you can visit Port Oneida and imagine what it was like to live in the wilderness during the 19th and early 20th century. One of the most exciting ways to get acquainted with this historic district is to attend the Port Oneida Fair, held on the second weekend in August. Pack a lunch and make a day of it, enjoying exhibits and demonstrations of rural culture and arts. You can watch oxen and horses working the fields, barn building, soap and candle making, quilting, basket making, spinning – and much, much more. If you won’t be in Leelanau during August, there’s still an opportunity to see Port Oneida, either by car or on foot or bicycle. Pick up a Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes Port Oneida driving tour brochure at the Lakeshore Visitor Center. Begin by driving north on M-22 to the Charles Olsen Farm, which is approximately 4 miles from the intersection of M-22 and M-109 in Glen Arbor. The farmstead is located close to the road on the left side just 0.7 miles after the
The Port Oneida Fair offers visitors a chance to participate in farming life at the end of the 19th century. sign for the Port Oneida Rural Historic District. This is the home of PHSB. If the office is open, stop in and learn more about the rural district’s history and this organization’s preservation efforts. Then follow the brochure directions to visit the farms and outbuildings, schoolhouses and cemetery. Better yet, says Pocklington, get out of the car and walk through the district beginning on the Low
Trail from the Olsen Farm, using a field guide available in the PHSB office. “We encourage walking and biking through the Port Oneida Rural Historic District,” says Pocklington. “Much of the beauty is the pastoral scenery. You just lose some of that feeling in a car.” Learn more about the Port Oneida Rural Historic District at www.phsb.org/tour/?id=20
Many hands needed to improve, protect Lakeshore The National Lakeshore has more than 70,000 acres of natural and historical treasures to maintain and preserve. With a task that big, the National Park Service has teamed with non-profit organizations who help work toward park goals, including preservation projects on the Manitou Islands. Three of those park partners are: • Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes Founded in 1994, this group obtains grants and donations from individuals, companies,
and other organizations for a variety of inter- the Olsen House in the Port Oneida Rural esting projects and park support. Look for Historic District or log on to www.phsb.org their publications in park bookstores available by donation. Learn more about this orga- • Manitou Islands Memorial Society The mission of this group is to preserve and nization at www.friendsofsleepingbear.org interpret the history and cultural traditions of the Manitou Islands through research, • Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear Since 1998, Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear fund raising, hands-on maintenance and (PHSB) has been dedicated to sponsoring preservation projects, and interpretation inivolunteer preservation projects and raising tiatives. Visit the Manitou Islands Memorial money to save the historic buildings and Society at www.manitouislands.org landscapes of the Lakeshore. Visit PHSB in
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When Tom Nelson, Director of Farm Programs at the Leelanau Conservancy was growing up, his hometown in Ohio was surrounded by abundant farmland. Now, he says, the farms are gone, all developed. “When that happened, we lost something precious and irreplaceable,” said Nelson. “We lost part of our soul. Not only did we lose the farms that were the heart of our community, our farm families moved away too. With them, we lost the close-to-the-land, downto-earth, common sense that made us what we were.” If Nelson and other staff and board members at the Leelanau Conservancy have their way, this will never happen in Leelanau. With a mission-driven effort to preserve family farms since the mid-1990s, the Conservancy has preserved 2,500 acres of farmland thus far, and that’s only a start. But preserving farmland, such as the Conservancy owned DeYoung Natural Area, doesn’t mean allowing it to remain fallow, said Jenee Rowe, Stewardship Director at the Conservancy. “The Conservancy’s management of the DeYoung Natural Area honors our property’s rich heritage of farming,” she said. “Since we took ownership in 2005, we’ve maintained active farming by partnering with a neighbor farmer who produces garden vegetables for their neighboring farm market, the Leelanau Produce Market on Cherry Bend Road.” There have also been discussions with others in regard to farming the DeYoung Property, including Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farmers, added Rowe. A CSA system allows community members to purchase a “membership” or “share” of a farm and in turn receive a box or bag of seasonal produce weekly
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throughout the farming season. A more recent Conservancy acquisition is the 90-acre Swanson Farm in Cleveland Township. For more than 50 years, Sonny Swanson’s pale yellow farm stand alongside M-22 was a must stop for locals and visitors alike – for strawberries, pumpkins, squash, and the best corn in town. When Sonny died in 2008 at the age of 89, his two sons inherited the farm. Not interested in farming the land themselves, they nevertheless couldn’t bear to see the property developed, so eventually an agreement was made with the Leelanau Conservancy. While plans for trails through the 73 acres of wetlands and shoreline along Little Traverse Lake are being considered, the Conservancy would like to rent or sell 17 tillable acres to a local farm family. “We, like so many in the community, believe this iconic Leelanau farm should continue to be farmed,” said Nelson. Part of any such sale of Conservancy owned farmland includes restrictions on use and development, he added. Proposed restrictions on the Swanson property, for example, include restricting division of the property, limiting home sites to one, and using the farm only for agricultural use and retail sales of farm products. While other commercial use related to farm or agri-tourism activities may be allowed, prior approval by the Conservancy would be required. In addition to buying and managing farmland properties, the Conservancy has teamed with the Leelanau Conservation District, the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Station and Michigan State University Extension to offer a “FarmAbility” program to protect local farmlands. The program allows eligible
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farm families to “enroll” their land in a 10-year farm conservation agreement to maintain their land in active agriculture. If at the end of the agreement, the land is to be sold by the farmer, the Leelanau Conservancy maintains the right to match a bona fide offer to buy the farm if the would-be purchaser intends to convert the farm to nonagricultural use. In that event, the Conservancy will make efforts to preserve the farm for ongoing agriculture. This type of “conservation easement” removes the development premium from the land, said Nelson, and ensures that it will remain affordable and available for farming. While part of the reason for
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preserving farmland is intended to support the agriculture which is a leading force in Leelanau’s regional economy, said Nelson, there is more to it than that. “From the Conservancy’s perspective, not only do we need a strong farming economy, but we recognize that farm families have been superb stewards of the land for generations. We want to do what we can to support farming so that these families will continue to steward their lands.” You can learn more about The Leelanau Conservancy and get detailed directions to natural areas, including the DeYoung Natural Area, by logging on to www.theconservancy.com.
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You’ll find trails and kiosks to guide you through lands preserved by the Leelanau Conservancy. All are special places. Here are six to try: • Houdek Dunes Owned and partially farmed by the Houdek family over a century ago, this 330 acre area has stands of 100-year old white birches, various types of dunes including perched, open, pitted and blowout, and 4,500 feet along Houdek Creek, a spring-fed stream that flows into Lake Leelanau. You can take one or both of two loops (3/4 and 1 ½ miles) to see pink lady slippers in the spring, monarch butterflies, flowering trees, quaking aspen and numerous birds. • DeYoung Natural Area Preserved in 2006, this 144 acre historic farmstead has a ¼ mile trail that winds through mature Cedars down to a fishing and wildlife observation pier on the lake. Enjoy bird watching here – and let the kids catch pan fish.
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When sun and clouds dictate, Lake Michigan looks to be made of millions of crystal pieces. A short walk on the Conservancy’s Whaleback trail is usually well worth the effort. –Photo by Keith Burnham • Whaleback Natural Area This 40 acre natural area is set on top of a huge moraine – an accumulation of earth and stones carried and deposited by a glacier. Whaleback’s distinctive silhouette has served as a navigational aid to mariners traveling on Lake Michigan for centuries, and the view from the top is spectacular. The trail up to the viewing platform is short but steep, with resting benches along the way. As you climb, you’ll notice thimbleberries, a plant uncommon to this area, as well as birds, monarch butterflies, and beautiful hardwoods.
history of Chippewa Indian encampments, you’ll see six types of biological communities there, including a pine plantation, wetlands, an apple orchard,
• Cedar River Preserve Accessible only by canoe or kayak, this 380 acre preserve is a great place to see yellow pond lilies and pitcher plants, mink, muskrats, osprey, loons, kingfishers and turtles. There’s little current so the paddle isn’t too • Kehl Lake Natural Area Three loops of varying lengths tough, but you should allow 3 take you through this 227 acre hours for a round trip. area, which includes virgin forest, fields full of wildflowers, and • Chippewa Run Natural Area a sparkling lake. This wetland Originally known as the habitat supports an abundance of “Gateway to Empire,” this 110 wildlife; over 100 species of birds acre natural area protects the have been spotted here. At the far Chippewa Run Creek, which end of the trail loop is a viewing flows into South Bar Lake in platform where you can stay dry Empire. Once a rich hunting and fishing ground with a cultural while watching for waterfowl.
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an agricultural field, a spruce/fir forest and a deciduous forest. Enjoy 1.25 miles of trail, where you’ll view a variety of wild flowers and birds.
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gateway to big, small lakes Boaters everywhere are prepping their water craft for the summer season — or have already had them in the water. They’re also keeping a close eye on the Lakes Michigan-Huron water level reports released by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers hydrology office in Detroit. Barring significant rains, lake levels are forecasted to be 19 to 21 inches below the long-term average through the summer months. Water levels have fluctuated throughout the history of the Great Lakes, said engineer Wayne Schloop, who heads up the Dredging and Navigation Structure Repairs department for the Army Corp of Engineers in Detroit. There were record high levels in 1986, then a steady decline that hit near record lows by late 2007. Since that time, the water levels have rebounded slightly, but not significantly. What causes the water level fluctuation? “Ultimately, it’s precipitation and evaporation,” explained Schloop. “The water level goes up when there’s lots of snow, and especially when the lake freezes over, because then there’s less evaporation.”
According to Schloop, Lake Michigan levels are driven by the Lake Superior water basin farther north, which drains via the St. Marys River into Lake Huron, eventually making it’s way into Lake Michigan. Low water levels have a great impact upon harbors such as Leland, an important harbor of refuge that supports charter fishing and recreational navigation interests. It is also port to the Manitou Island Transit ferry, which transports visitors to the Manitou islands, part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, daily throughout the summer. To offset low water levels, said Schloop, the Army Corp of Engineers is responsible for the dredging of harbors along the Great Lakes. “Dredging helps to maintain adequate vessel clearance so vessels can safely enter and exit the harbor,” he added. Leland Harbor requires annual maintenance dredging of approximately 17,000 cubic yards of material, maintaining the harbor entrance into the open waters between 6 and 12 feet. However,
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funding has been a problem in recent years, causing local residents and boating enthusiasts to lobby Washington. Itching to get out on the open water yourself? Hop aboard your vessel and savor the sun kissing your face and the wind tangling your hair. And when it’s time to rest for the night, consider one of Leelanau’s four county marinas. Each provides transient slips, restrooms, showers, and holding tank pump-out; all but Elmwood Township sell gasoline. Call ahead to inquire about slip availability. Public marinas (all on radio channel 9), launch sites, and watercraft rental sites include: Elmwood Twp. Marina, Greilickville (200 slips and moorings) 44º 47’ 17” N / 85º 38’ 00” W Phone: 946-5463. May 1-November 1, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Leland Harbor of Refuge, Leland (47 slips) 45º 01’ 26” N / 85º 45’ 51” W Phone: 256-9132. May 1-October 31, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. G. Marsten Dame Marina, Northport (118 slips) 45º 07’ 48” N / 85º 36’ 38” W
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Salmon fishermen Carl Hicks from Armada, Mich. (left), and Ken Hurtz had several good days last season fishing off the west coast of Leelanau County and around the Manitou islands. Phone: 386-5411. May 15-October 31, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Suttons Bay Village Marina, Suttons Bay (172 slips) 44º 58’ 32” N / 85º 38’ 43” W Phone: 271-6703. May 15-October 15, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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In Leelanau County, driving to the end of a road often puts you at an access point for a body of water. Such lovely occurences are bound to happen on a peninsula filled with inland lakes. There are numerous road-end access points to Lake Michigan and West Grand Traverse Bay. Glen Lake, Lake Leelanau, and the Leland River have several access points as well. North Bar Lake, Cedar Lake and Kehl Lake each have one public access. Some access points have facilities for launching small watercraft; others are better suited for dragging a canoe from car to water. All county Road Commission rights-of-way ending at a body of water are open for the public to use to gain access. We’ve broken the list of access points in two, starting with state Department of Natural Resources and Environment boat launch sites. Those with asterisks denote landings better suited for 14-foot boats or smaller. DNR sites: Armstrong Lake - Armstrong Rd. and M-72.* Cedar Lake - County Rd 633 (Cherry Bend Road), ¼ mile west of M-22. Cedar River - County Rd. 616 just north of Cedar. Provides access to south Lake Leelanau. Leland River - River Street and First Street. Provides access to north Lake Leelanau. Lake Leelanau Narrows - County Rd. 641 just south
Watercraft rental sites in Leelanau Empire Glen Lake Marine & Manitou Motorsports- Pontoon boats, jet-skis, deck boats and fishing boats. (3265666)
Greilickville Sunset Watersports - Pontoons, ski boats, jet-skis. (932-1800)
Glen Arbor Crystal River Outfitters - Kayaks and canoes. (334-4420)
Lake Leelanau Narrows Passage Bait & Tackle - Pontoons, canoes, kayaks. (256-2547)
Glen Craft Marina - Power boats, pontoons, jetskis. (334-4556)
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On the Narrows Marina - Pontoons, sailboats, fishing boats, pedal boats, kayaks, canoes. (334-4891)
Suttons Bay Soul Fish Outfitters and Adventures - Kayak and bike sales and rentals, as well as a guiding service to fishing and other outdoor sports. - (271-0500). Get Outside Rentals - Canoes, kayaks, small sailboats. (271-2210)
of M-204. Southeast Lake Leelanau - Bingham Rd. and County Rd. 641. Southwest Lake Leelanau - County Rd. 643, ½ mile south of County Rd. 620. Little Glen Lake - ¼ mile west of M-22 off Day Forest Rd. Lime Lake - County Rd. 667, 2 miles south of M-22 School Lake - County Rd. 669, ½ mile south of M-22* North End Shell Lake - Off Good Harbor Drive (no motors)* West Bay - Hilltop Rd. off M-22; four miles south of Suttons Bay. OTHER LAUNCH SITES (Most occur at county road ends) South Bar Lake - Village of Empire*Kehl (Leg) LakeKehl Rd and north end of lake*
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It’s all about water in Leelanau
Surrounded on three sides by the sparkling blue hues of Lake Michigan with a profusion of inland lakes and rivers, you’re never more than a few minutes away from an opportunity to swim and sunbathe. But with almost every day being a beach day here, you’ll want to build up your repertoire of sand and water activities. What to do besides swimming and sunning? Here are a few ideas: • Ride the waves Most wave riders prefer ocean coasts, and to be sure, Lake Michigan isn’t a likely Mecca for surfing aficionados. But it’s possible to get in some good spring and summer surfing on the big lake, especially after a storm, so keep your eye on the sky. Besides surfboards, there are body boards, boogie boards and skim boards. • Build a castle A sand castle, that is. Indulge your artistic side and create medieval fantasies with little more than a sand bucket and a small trowel. Decorate with stones and driftwood. Make sure to choose a site near the water but not so close that waves Many beaches were once important for the county’s economy for another reason — steamers unloaded at Glen Haven and sought refuge in Northport and Suttons Bay. The pilings shown destroy your creation. above were once part of a pier at Good Harbor beach that helped move Leelanau lumber to (Continued on Page 87) Chicago and beyond. The beach makes our list of 12 in Leelanau sure to please.
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splashing pool for the kids. Located at the end • Leelanau State Park Very rocky and more suitable for hiking and of Esch Road off M-22, south of Empire. wading than swimming, but not to miss. North • North Bar Lake of Northport at 15310 North Lighthouse Point A popular beach with the locals, a warmer spot Road. as a contrast for cooler days on Lake Michigan. Hone your beach skills at one of these 12 Located at the end of Bar Lake Road north of • Peterson Park Near Northport, this park overlooks the tip of Empire. popular, public beaches: the peninsula and offers sugar sand beach, • Glen Haven Beach • Good Harbor Beach especially good for rock and beach glass huntA vast crescent of Lake Michigan beach that From this beach on Sleeping Bear Bay, you ing. can be accessed at the end of County Rd. 669 can get a good view of the Manitou Islands and and County Road 651, you can catch views of see pilings remaining from the old Glen Haven • Northport Village Beach the Manitou Islands, search for Petoskey dock, part of the historic harbor of the 1900s. Downtown Northport, the water is shallow Two miles west of Glen Arbor on forever, a great place for kids. stones, and walk for miles. M-109/M-209. • Empire Beach • Esch Beach Also called Otter Creek Beach, has a creek that Outside of the National Park, there are other A fun family beach with both Lake Michigan shoreline and a swimming dock on warmer flows into Lake Michigan – an ideal shallow beaches, including: (Continued on Page 87)
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Beach Party Continued from Page 86 • Hunt for minnows. Where there are big fish, there are little fish. Kids of all ages love to dip for minnows close to shore or in backwater pools nearby. Use small dip nets or even a bucket – and remember to release your catch!
by Russell “Rock Bottom” Byars, in 2007.
• Snorkel Okay, so Leelanau doesn’t have a barrier reef. But there are still treasures galore to be found below the surface of any fresh water lake, including rocks, plants and fish.
• Fly a kite Who doesn’t love to fly a kite? Gusty winds blowing across the big lake make it an ideal place for kite tricks – whether the simplest paper bag creation or something more sophisticated.
• Skip stones Choose a flat, round stone and sidearm it across the water. The magic angle is about 20 degrees to achieve the most amount of skips. The record, according to Guinness Book of World Records: 51 skips,
• People watch Any beach is the ideal place to watch people. It’s like birdwatching, only different. Guess at the stories behind the actions and activities of others.
A Dozen Beaches Continued from Page 86 South Bar Lake. At the foot of Niagara Street in Empire. • Suttons Bay Municipal Park and Beach Downtown Suttons Bay, this park boasts a playground with a “digger” that kids can sit on, spin, and shift gears to scoop up sand.
• Rock hunt. Glacial activity in the Great Lakes region makes Leelanau one of the best rock picking areas to be found. Rumor has it, you can even find gold and diamonds here!
• Greilickville Harbor Park currently undergoing improve-
ment projects, offers playground, picnic tables and restrooms. • Nedows Beach Public beach and park on North Lake Leelanau with a picnic area and dock, Pearl Street south of Main Street, 7 blocks. • Christmas Tree Corners Beach On Lake Michigan at the end of Reynolds Street in Leland west of Main Street. • • • • • • •
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LEELAnAu hAs grEAT pLACEs TO puTT ArOund There’s no doubt about it, Leelanau County golf courses offer up some of the best views in the United States. “They’re just amazing,” said James Varley, retired Leland dentist and current golf coach for St. Mary/ Leland schools. “You’re just standing there and looking out over Lake Michigan, Lake Leelanau, the Manitou Islands.” But most golfers don’t come just for the spectacular sights, and Leelanau’s courses are plenty challenging for even the most experienced player, according to Varley. “The best thing about them is the variety within the courses. They’re all good quality, but they aren’t all the same. Each course offers its unique experience,” he said. Leelanau’s fine courses must be rubbing off on young golfers. At the start of the prep season this spring, all three of the county’s high school golf teams were ranked within the top ten in the state in their Division. Experience both the challenge and the landscape at one of the following public golf courses: Manitou Passage Golf Course: Recently revamped, this Arnold Palmer-designed championship-level course was one of several golf courses in the United States to appear on Golfweek’s 2010 Best New Courses list. Formerly the King’s Challenge Golf Club, Manitou Passage renovations include wider fairways, restored bunkers, and the clearing of trees
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Sugar Loaf The Old Course: Formerly called the Sleeping Bear Golf Club, this classic C.D. Wagstaffdesigned golf course is Leelanau County’s first public golf course. It includes a natural turf practice range for warming up. The terrain is hilly and weaves its way through some heavily wooded areas. While there is plenty of landing area on the fairway, some of the greens are small, which adds to the challenge. The par-72 course has three sets of tees and plays to 6,813 yards from the tips. 4512 S. Townline Rd., Cedar; 228-2040. www.sugarloaftheoldcourse.com The Leelanau Club At Bahle Farms: It may be best known for the working cherry orchards that are literally part of the course, and an interesting combination of par-3 holes. The 11th hole, for instance, provides stunning views and a drop of nearly 100 feet from tee to green, while No. 4 is a 202-yard test over a pond. The Leelanau Club is much more than a collection of good par-3 holes, though. The par-71 6,651-yard Gary Pulsipher-designed layout features speedy greens, varied terrain, and water hazards strategically placed around the course. There’s also a driving range and
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grill. Otto Road, Suttons Bay; 271-2020. www.leelanauclub.com Dunes Golf Club: This Empire-area course puts an emphasis on enjoyment and casual golf. It’s a 5,730 yard course located in the Sleeping Bear Dunes area. It was built in 1982 and opened the following spring as a nine-hole course. The back nine was added in 1991. The back nine is shorter but plays more difficult for many golfers because of its tight, tree-lined fairways. There’s also a snack bar, practice green and driving range across the road. 6464 W. Empire Highway, Empire; 326-5390. www.dunesgolf.com Mountain Flowers: Known for its stunning views of Sleeping Bear Dunes, North Manitou, South Manitou and South Fox islands, this 9-hole par-3 course, with its small greens and short yardage is the embodiment of target golf. The course is located at The Homestead Resort. The most challenging hole is No. 9, a 196-yarder that features a tee box set 95 feet above the green. Wood Ridge Rd., Glen Arbor; 334-5000. www.thehomesteadresort.com Leland Country Club and Northport Point: These private clubs offer some of the most memorable holes in Leelanau County, but you’ll have to find a member to take you.
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Leelanau grows more cherries than anyone
Any other questions? A July drive through Leelanau County will definitely have you seeing red. Cherries, that is! Leelanau grows more tart cherries than any other county in the nation – more than 1,000,000 trees are planted on 9,000 acres. And half of all Michigan sweet cherries are grown in Leelanau County. Your drive may well have you wondering all about cherries, too. So we asked Ben LaCross of Cedar, a second generation cherry farmer who by no coincidence is married to 2000/2001 National Cherry Festival Queen Kelsey LaCross, and brother to Maria LaCross, current Festival Queen. Cherries are in his blood. We also spoke to Debby Disch of Omena, who also grows cherries and comes from a family long associated to the cherry business. They provided the ABCs of cherry production for the Leelanau Visitors Guide (LVG). LVG: When are cherries harvested? Answer: According to Ben, there’s no hard and fast date for cherry harvest, “but it’s generally somewhere between July 10 and August 10.” Tart cherries are harvested using a mechanical shaker, while many of the sweet cherries you see at
Leelanau County grows cherries year-round, a process that includes spraying to assure a heavy and quality crop.
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for fresh eating right off of the tree, too.
LVG: What are tart cherries used for – besides pies? Answer: “Oh, don’t say that word (pies),” said Debby. “There are so many other uses for tart cherries. One major industry use is canned products, such as whole cherries, cherry jams and preserves. Then there are frozen cherries, cherry juice and concentrate. And dried cherries are a growing market.” However you eat (or drink) them, tart cherries are good for you. This superfruit contains nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, iron, fiber, and folate. It’s also chock-full of diseasefighting antioxidants.
LVG: Where exactly are the trucks full of cherries going? Answer: “These are tart cherries headed to the processing plant,” said Debby. “They’re put into cold water right after shaking to keep them firm, then they sit for several hours before being taken to the processor.” At the processing plant, cherries are washed, de-stemmed, pitted, and then individually quick frozen or canned.
Serve up some Leelanau cherries What to do with all those cherries? Ben and Kelsey LaCross offer up several LaCross family recipes: Smoothies make a great breakfast on the go for our farming family- or a quick all natural “energy drink” when working long harvest hours!
Tart Cherry Smoothie: 1 lg. banana 1 cup frozen tart cherries 1 1/2 c. milk LVG: Why are there cherries on 1 c. vanilla greek style yogurt 1/2 c. ice cubes the road at every intersection? Add sugar or favorite sugar alterAnswer: “That’s just the tart native to taste! cherries slopping out of the tanks when the truck turns,” said Debby. Directions: Add all ingredients in But the cherries aren’t wasted. a blender and puree to desired LVG: What type of cherries are Birds like Gulls and raccoons are consistency. Makes (4) 8oz. servthose golden colored ones? happy to eat the left-overs. ings. Our family, especially kids, enjoy Answer: “The gold-colored cherries are a type of sweet cherLVG: How can I pick the best this breakfast at least once a week ry,” said Ben. “They’re used for quart of sweet cherries at the road- it seems! Maraschino cherries.” side stand or farmers market? Cherry Grits/Oats: Golden cherries are bleached in Answer: “Your eyes won’t lie,” 4 cups milk a brine, soaked in fresh water and claimed Ben. “If they look good, 1 cup stone cut grits or oats then dyed red and steeped in sugar they’ll generally be good.” 1 tsp. vanilla and almond flavoring to make A quality cherry is plump, shiny 1-2 Tbs. brown sugar or sugar Maraschinos. You can top off your and firm. And if you aren’t sure substitute ice cream sundae or dress up your about buying a particular type of 1 Tbs. butter cocktail with the doctored golds, cherry, said Debby, “Most farmers 1/2 c. dried cherries but according to Ben, they’re good will let you taste them.” (Continued on Page 91)
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haven. From local wines to homegrown fruits and veggies, from maple syrup to jams, to pairing cheeses with freshly caught fish and organically raised meats – this is the place to find both healthy and unbelievably scrumptious foods. But there’s more than meets the eye when you buy food from a roadside stand, farmers market or Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Farm. You’re getting food that is fresh, often picked that very day. And fresh food lasts longer, because it hasn’t been bumping around in a box for a week or more after being harvested. It tastes better, too. An important aspect of buying food at a venue such as the local farmers market is the opportunity for people to connect with the people who grow it, said Debby Disch, chairperson for the board of the Leelanau Farmers Market Association. “Farmers markets are for both farmers and consumers,” she explained. “It’s a place for the farmer to come to sell their produce, but it also helps to personalize to the consumer where their food is coming from. It’s a public meeting between farmers and consumers.” This is the ideal time to ask all those questions you won’t find on a label. Things like if and what kind of fertilizer or pesticide was used on cherries, or what a cow ate before being butchered. You can also ask what type of apple is best for cooking, what kind of cherry to
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The very best thing about going to a local farmers market? It’s plain old fun. You’ll see more varieties of carrots or beets than you see in the grocery store, be able to ask the farmer to taste a slice of apple before buying, and often shop outdoors under a sunny sky rather than under fluorescent lights. And people are friendly. You can ask the person next to you for a recommendation, and more likely than not, you’ll end up in a conversation. Ready to taste Leelanau? Here are the county’s farmers markets for you to visit.
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‘Test tube’ Leelanau ‘Hort’ station a center for fruit research
Paving the way to agricultural success with research When settlers arrived in Leelanau to harvest dense hardwood forests, they found rich soil ideal for planting potatoes, corn and grain. But they hadn’t counted on Leelanau’s fruiting jackpot – a “lake effect” agricultural climate. Sitting on the eastern side of Lake Michigan, Leelanau enjoys the lake’s moderating effect on the land, which often results in long, frost-free autumns and a delayed spring bloom – ideal for orchards and vines. Cherries and wine grapes, as well as apples, peaches, plums, and pears, thrive in Leelanau. Even so, the northern climate poses challenges for fruit farmers. Crops remain vulnerable to late spring and early fall frosts. The growing season is short, sometimes without sufficient warmth to fully ripen the fruit. Heavy rainfall during late maturation can cause rot or mildew; too little rain can lighten a crop. All of which makes it especially important to employ cutting edge farming practices to increase productivity and quality of fruit crops in Leelanau, said Nikki Rothwell, Director of Michigan State University’s (MSU) Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Station in Leelanau County. The 100-acre center, founded through the efforts of the northwestern Michigan area fruit industry, is the premier research site for expanding local farmer’s knowledge of pest management, fruit production, handling and processing, and market and farm financial management practices. “We have an objective way to give farmers the information they need,” said Rothwell. One current project at the station, she said, is dwarfing rootstock trials for both apple and cherry trees. “Dwarf trees come into bearing sooner,” she explained. “ You don’t have to wait 5-7 years after planting an apple tree for it to produce, for example. You can get a return in as few as 2 years.” Dwarf trees also maximize land
use and decrease labor, Rothwell added. “Land costs are high, and high density systems can help more young people get into farming with less land. And smaller orchards mean less labor needed.” Other fruit tree research at the station includes trial plantings of cider apple varieties to investigate potential for hard cider, an international tart cherry orchard with selections from several European countries, and development of economically viable and environmentally sound pest management and production systems, to name just a few. As for grapes, the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council, a program of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, is focused on increasing wine grape production up to 10,000 acres and three million cases of Michiganproduced wines annually by 2024, said Linda Jones, Executive Director of the Council. Research is integral to the goal. “A full third of our financial resources are dedicated to promoting MSU’s research and extension efforts for the grape and wine industry,” said Jones. While there are a number of ongoing viticulture experiments at the research station, said Rothwell, one of the most exciting is the planting of new varieties of grapes from around the world. “We’ve been limited in the type of grapes, especially red grapes, planted here in the northwest, because of the lower amount of heat units,” she said. That is, wine grapes need a certain amount of “growing degree days,” or days with enough heat to allow the fruit to ripen properly. And while the shortest, coldest summers here in Leelanau may still prove disastrous for red grape ripening, data about new varieties that thrive in cool-climate conditions will be invaluable to Michigan wine grape growers going into the future, said Jones. Why spend all this time and money on agricultural research? The
The Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Station hosts throngs of visitors who participate in organized tours of orchards and learn about cherries during the National Cherry Festival. economic impact of Michigan’s agri-food system is greater than $71 billion, and has great potential to jump-start Michigan’s economy, said Dr. Rob Sirrine, the Leelanau County Agriculture Educator for Michigan State University Extension. And agriculture is the bread and butter of our regional economy, too, he added. “Agriculture is one of Leelanau’s most important industries. An investment in agriculture is
an investment in the rural character and quality of life that makes Leelanau County a desirable place to live, work and visit.” Orchards at the research station may be walked and enjoyed by visitors. It’s located along beautiful Center Highway, which is lined with farmland. Many agricultural displays can be found at the station. Or visit online at www.agbioresearch.msu. edu/nwmihort/index.html.
Serving up cherries Continued from Page 1 Directions: In a small pot, bring the milk to a boil. Slowly stir in the grits. Stir until grits are well mixed. Return to a boil. Next, cover with a lid and cook on low for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more milk if necessary. Grits are done when they have the consistency of cream of wheat. Stir in the vanilla, sugar, butter and cherries. Cook for 5 more minutes and enjoy! Makes 4-6 servings. Cherry Muffins ½ cup butter, unsalted, room temp 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons baking Powder ½ teaspoon lemon zest 1 ¾ cup minus 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 3 tablespoons cornstarch ¼ cup yellow cornmeal, finely ground ¼ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup milk ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
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2 ½ cups tart cherries (kind used for pies), frozen or dried Directions: Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease or line with paper 12 muffin cups. Cream butter and 1 cup sugar; Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add baking powder and mix well. Add vanilla and lemon zest and mix well. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, cornmeal, salt, and cinnamon. Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix lightly. Then add the milk and heavy cream and stir well with a spoon or spatula. Add the remaining dry ingredients and stir just to combine. Do not overmix. For the cherries, unthaw frozen tart cherries, or rehydrate dried cherries for 20 minutes under warm water Fold the cherries into the batter. Spoon into muffin cups, and sprinkle them evenly with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake in the center of the oven until the muffins are golden brown and an inserted toothpick comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes.
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Leelanau’s farm bounty is available through one of its most popular activities — a drive up and down the county’s famous rural roads. But don’t worry about your shocks; most of Leelanau’s roads are paved. Along roads that travel through working farm country, you’ll find numerous roadside stands. Many are equipped with old tackle boxes or some other makeshift way to accept bills and coins for farm-fresh veggies and fruit. Please stop, take a moment to breathe in a way of life that in most locales has long since passed, and go shopping. Who needs grocery stores? Bakker’s Acres Suttons Bay – Alan and Lynn Bakker 231-271-3673 or 231-620-4260 Products: SweeTango apples and 20 plus other varieties including HoneyCrisp, Gala, Jonagold, Spy, Chestnut and Macoun. Sweet, Tart and Balaton Cherries, Peaches, Pears, Plums and Apricots. Vegetables and Chestnuts. Growing Practices: USDA GAP Certified, MAEAP verified, integrated pest management. Details: Farm stand open August thru mid-November. Location: Two miles north of Suttons Bay on M-22 to Setterbo Rd. Two miles to large green pole barn by the road, 2677 Setterbo Rd. Project FRESH and GT Band coupons accepted. Also available via farmers markets, restaurants, retail stores, and phone orders.
Tesident George Anderson stops by for some fresh veggies at the Northport Farmers Market. Bardenhagen Berries Lake Leelanau – Steve & Pam Bardenhagen 231-271-3026 steve@bardenhagen.com Products: Strawberries, sweet cherries, Balaton cherries, and blackberries. Growing Practices: integrated pest management. MAEAP verified. Details: Call ahead for availability and directions. Orders placed by phone can be picked up noon-1 p.m. Location: Available via phone orders and retail stores.
jbardenhagen@centurytel.net Products: Gingergold and Honeycrisp apples, dark sweet cherries, Balaton tart cherries, apricots, plums, and table grapes. New potatoes: white superiors, dark red & Norlands. Growing Practices: integrated pest management. MAEAP verified. Details: Call ahead for availability. Season starts with cherries in early to mid-July and ends with apples in October. Call to arrange on-farm pickup. Pre-season orders accepted at any time. Location: 7881 E. Pertner Rd. From Suttons Bay, take M-204 to Eagle Hwy., follow to Pertner Rd., then right (east) .5 mile to gray farmhouse with red warehouses. FRESH MARKET and GT Band coupons accepted. Also available via phone orders, retail stores, restaurants, and institutions. Beck’s Small Fruit Farm Empire – Irwin Beck 231-326-5571 Products: Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, rhubarb, tomatoes, pumpkins, potatoes, and sweet corn. Details: Call ahead for large orders or to pre-order. Location: 1.5 miles from Empire. South on M-22, left on Storm Rd. for .75 mile. Third house on the left. Signs will be out.
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Continued from Page 93 Breeze Hill Greenhouse Traverse City – Carol and Mike Morris 231-941-7295 breezehillgreenhouse.com. Products: Annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, native plants, hanging baskets, shrubs, patio pots, and eclectic containers. Growing Practices: integrated pest management. Details: Open April 30 – Oct. 15. Hours vary seasonally. Location: Three miles west of Tom’s West Bay supermarket on M-72. Turn north on Harrys Rd., go .8 mile to Breeze Hill. Bufka Brothers Farm Maple City – Matt and Laura Tarsa, Joe and John Bufka 231-228-7884 bfkbrsfrm@centurytel.net Products: Custom, all-natural Angus beef by the quarter, half, or whole, whole animal ground burger and all-beef hotdogs. Growing Practices: artificial hormonefree and synthetic chemical-free. Details: Call ahead for availability and to arrange orders. Shipping usually July to October. Quantities limited. The cattle and food they consume are raised on site. Covered Wagon Market and Bakery Suttons Bay – Greg and Linda Mikowski 231-271-6658 www.coveredwagonmarket.com Products: Local in-season produce, 40-plus cherry products, deli items, sandwiches, doughnuts, breads, cookies and pies. Also specialty items from the area including honey, maple syrup and handcrafted baskets. Details: Open 7 a.m.-5p.m. during spring and fall, 7a.m.-7p.m. during summer. Location: 8996 E. Duck Lake Rd. (M-204) between Suttons Bay and Lake Leelanau. Project FRESH and GT Band coupons accepted. Also available via web sales, phone orders, mail orders and retail stores. Farm 651 Cedar - Jason & Junie Roggensee 231-714-2737 http://www.farm651.com Products: Fruits, vegetables, farm-fresh eggs, herbs, award-winning baked goods in our market. We also have a CSA program that offers a large variety of farm-fresh products to its members. Growing Practices: Earth friendly farming techniques and our land is available to local non-profits for education and research. Details: Farmers market open 7 days a week from May – September, 10am until 6pm, including holidays. Location: M72 West 4.7 miles to South Lautner Road, turn right. 4.3 miles (Lautner Road becomes E. Hoxie/616) to S. Cedar Road. Turn right again, 2.2 miles to our market at 9595 S. Cedar Road, Cedar. Gallagher’s Farm Market & Bakery Traverse City – Maria and Sid Lammers 231-947-1689 or 231-946-7696
www.gallaghersfarmmarkettc.com Products: Strawberries, cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, pears, plums, grapes, and apples. Wide variety of vegetables, jams, jellies, wine, cherry products, baked goods, honey, and maple syrup. Also petting farm, seasonal corn maze and school tours! Details: Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. June, September and October, Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. July and August. Project FRESH and GT Band coupons accepted. Location: 3.5 miles west of Traverse City on M-72. Also available via phone orders, mail orders, and u-pick. Hubbell Farm Cedar – Dan and Barb Hubbell 231-228-6390 www.hubbellfarm.com, dan@hubbellfarm. com Products: Pasture raised beef, pork and poultry. Poultry raised to order during the warmer months and Thanksgiving turkeys. Beef usually marketed in the fall; pork raised on a custom basis. Now offering cut flower arrangements and firewood! Growing Practices: pastured, grass-fed. Location: 6331 S. Galla Rd., five miles north of Cedar, just north of Bel Lago Winery. Iris Farm Traverse City – William Black 231-947-9040 Products: More than 800 varieties of irises and 200 varieties of daylilies available as cut flowers and as plants. Specializing in Oriental Asi-Florum and Trumpet & novelty lilies. Details: 6 acre flower farm open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday.-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Roam gardens in early June and cut your own. June plant orders can be picked up or shipped in August or September. Location: Five miles west of Traverse City on M72. Also available via phone orders and mail orders. Jelinek Orchards Northport – Martin Jelinek 231-271-3774 jelinekorchards@aol.com Products: Sweet, tart, and Balaton cherries, apricots, peaches, plums, pears, nectarines, and many apple varieties. Growing Practices: integrated pest management. Details: Open daily in season, usually mid-July to December. Call ahead for special orders. Gift package apples shipped UPS. Location: Two farm stands. 608 St. Joseph St. (M-22) in Suttons Bay, last house on right before M-204. Also at 5282 N. Jelinek Rd. Take M-22 north, turn left on Setterbo Rd., go right past church, then left on Jelinek Rd., first place on right. Project FRESH and GT Band coupons accepted.
Also available via farmers markets, phone orders, and retail stores. Lakeview Farms Northport-Blaise and Sarah Korson 231-386-5223 Products: Sweet and tart cherries, apples, including Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Jonared, Mutsu, Northern Spy, and many more. Growing Practices: integrated pest management. Details: Call ahead for availability and to arrange orders. Location: North on M-22 from Suttons Bay, turn left on Setterbo Rd. Follow until you reach church. Turn left on Kolarik Rd., then go .25 mile and turn right on Novotny Rd. Follow one mile to 5714 Novotny. Look for big rock on right side of road. Also available via farmers markets and retail stores. Leelanau Peninsula Maple Sugar Bush Northport – Allen and Margo Ammons 231-386-5098 Ammonsmaple@bignetnorth.net Products: Maple syrup, maple sugar, maple cream, maple candies; maple cotton candy on request. Growing Practices: synthetic chemicalfree. Details: Self-serve stand open year-round or call ahead for specific orders. Location: One mile west of Northport. Take Third St., which becomes Melkild Rd. after the village limit, to 10361 E. Melkild Rd. Sign in yard, use garage side door. Also available via farmers markets, phone orders, mail orders, and retail stores. Popp Farm Northport – Richard and Betty Popp 231-271-3209 Products: Apricots, Nectarines, red & black raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, peaches and table grapes. Apples including: Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Gingergold, Yellow and Red Delicious, Rome, Jonagold, and Ida Red. Growing Practices: integrated pest management. Details: Farm stand open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily mid-July to October. Location: 10620 E. Omena Rd, 2.25 miles west of Omena. Project FRESH and GT Band coupons accepted. Also available via farmers markets and phone orders. Price Farms Lake Leelanau – Bruce and Betsey Price 231-256-7385 Products: Strawberries, cherries, and sweet corn. Details: Self-serve stand open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. during season. Location: South side of M-204, .5 mile east of Lake Leelanau. Provemont Hydrofarms Lake Leelanau – Kevin J. VerSnyder and Jeff Gleason 231-256-9110
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Products: Lettuce and specialty greens. Details: Open spring through fall. Project FRESH coupons accepted. Also available via farmers markets, phone orders, retail stores and restaurants. Sleeping Bear Orchards Empire – William Casier 231-326-3276 wcasier@centurytel.net Products: Cherries, peaches, several varieties of apples including Honeycrisp, strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, sweet corn, apricots, vegetables in season, cherry and peach salsas, jams, dried cherry products & more. Growing Practices: integrated pest management. Details: Self-serve farm stand 7 days a week, staffed stand with specialty products 11 am – 6 pm, daily mid June – Halloween. Location: One mile north of Empire on east side of M-22. Project FRESH coupons accepted. Also available via farmers markets, phone orders, and mail orders. Steimel & Sons Suttons Bay 271-3287 asteimel@leelanaufruit.com Products: Sweet cherries, apricots, peaches, apples, sweet corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, snap peas, squash, pumpkins, and raspberries. Details: Self-serve farm stand, JulyOctober. Accept GT Band coupons. Location: South of Suttons Bay on M-22, one-quarter mile south of Revold Rd. VerSnyder’s Fruit Lake Leelanau 256-9258 or 866-0469 vsfruit@yahoo.com Products: Peaches, white-flesh peaches, nectarines, white-flesh nectarines, apples, asian pears, cherries & blackberries. Details: Self-serve farm stand, open daily 8:00am til dark. Project fresh coupons accepted. Growing Practices: Integrated pest management, MAEAP verification. Location: From M-204 in Lake Leelanau, go south on S. Lake Shore Dr. about 1.5 miles to 1530 S. Lake Shore Dr. The selfserve stand is on the right, next to Provemont Hydroponics. Also available at farmers markets, stores and by phone order. Williams Orchards Cedar – Antoinette & Greg Williams 228-6992 Products: Attica sweet cherries and Balaton cherries, peaches, a wide variety of apples including Honeycrisp, and pumpkins. Growing practices: Integrated pest management practiced. Details: Farm stand at intersection of 616 & 651 corner left hand side, open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily July-October. Also available at farmers markets.
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Leelanau County had large infestations of caterpillars for the past two years; the population cycle may be headed down in 2011. The Eastern Tent Caterpillar builds an unsightly tent in the crotch of small trees or where several limbs meet on larger trees.
They can be a nuisance. But have their place. Ah, the great outdoors. There’s nothing quite so enchanting than camping under the stars, toasting marshmallows and wieners around a fire, and socializing with friends and family. But whether you like it or not, you may be socializing with some six legged critters, too. And while you might consider insects to be a nuisance, truth be told, when you venture outside, you are invading their territory. What insects to expect in the North Country of Leelanau? Here are a few bugs besides the ubiquitous mosquitoes and flies that you may encounter – and what you can do about them: Mayflies – If you’re camping near a body of water, it’s possible that you’ll wake up in the morning to dozens – even hundreds or thousands – of long bodied insects with membranous wings clinging to the side of your tent, camper, or vehicle. These are mayflies, and according to Michigan State University entomologist Erwin “Duke” Elsner, the reason you see so many of them is that mayflies of a species tend to hatch at once. They emerge from the water and land on every available surface. You may not find these crowds of wriggling insects to be very exciting, but there is an advantage – from a mayfly perspective at least – to being part of such a mob. “This improves their chance of finding a mate,” explained Elsner. Which, considering the fact that a mayfly lives only minutes to a day or two, is a good reason to be in a hurry to find that special someone. Their emergence usually comes in early to mid-June on Lake Leelanau, a few weeks later on Glen Lake, and in late July or even early August on Suttons Bay. The mayflies, technically known as Hexagenia Limbata, serve as a barometer for the health of lakes. On some days in Leelanau County, we feel especially blessed. You’ll know when they come out. They prefer crowds. What to do: Wait it out, advised Elsner. “At least they don’t bite,” he added. “They may be a nuisance, but they’re an important part of the aquatic ecosystem. Fish and birds rely on them for food.” While you’re waiting for the hatch to die off, you may want to take a broom and brush them off of your tent or trailer — if they bug
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you that much. Forest and Eastern Tent Caterpillars – It’s unlikely that you’ll see tent caterpillar moths during the daytime, because they’re nocturnal creatures. Not so the moth larvae – the Forest or Eastern Tent Caterpillar. Not only are you likely to see them en masse, but you’ll see evidence of their food preference in the form of massive defoliation of hardwood trees, such as maple, aspen and oak. Caterpillars are hard to miss. Two inches or so in length, the Forest Tent Caterpillar has white spots along their backs and fine orange or blue stripes running their length on the side. The Eastern Tent Caterpillar looks similar, with a long, white stripe instead of spots. Both sport long bristles along their body, which make them look furry. They hatch from eggs laid the previous year and rapidly set about the task of leafmunching. The caterpillars have hatched in earnest for the past two years, but it’s difficult to predict the extent of the infestation. Odds are, however, that their cycle has been on a downturn. What to do: You may be wondering why the county or the national park doesn’t do something about these nuisance critters. After all, both they – and the bare branches of the trees – are a terrible eyesore. But, according to Elsner, there is seldom reason to do anything about the
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infestations, because the caterpillars spread their wings as moths soon enough. As for the trees – “Those that are in reasonably good health can tolerate tent caterpillar defoliation,” said Elsner. “Mother Nature will do a fine job before anything seriously goes wrong in the forest.” If you feel that you must do something about caterpillars in your campsite, brush them off your tent with a broom. Do not spray them with insecticide – it won’t work anyway, and many insecticides are harmful to the environment. Emerald Ash Borer – It’s actually kind of a pretty beetle. Metallic green and about a half inch in length, you’d never guess this pest is so destructive. Thought to be an Asian stowaway on ash wood used for cargo crating material, this exotic insect was first found in the summer of 2002 in southeast Michigan – and has since spread to surrounding states and even into Canada, killing tens of millions of ash trees. The infestation has threatened to wipe out the entire ash population in North America, and has been moving through Leelanau County for the past several years. Emerald Ash Borer beetles do little damage to ash trees, said Elsner. But the larvae of the insect feed on the inner bark of the trees, disrupting the vascular system and interfering with the ability to transport water and nutrients to the tree. You’ll see evidence of disease in ash trees with defoliation and dead branches at the top of the tree, and characteristic “squiggly” lines on the bark of the trunk. As is the case with Mother Nature, there are beneficiaries. “Lots of woodpeckers on an ash tree, chipping off the bark, is evidence of Emerald Ash Borer infestation,” said Elsner. What to do: You can prevent the spread of Emerald Ash Borers by not bringing campfire wood from home. You might not see active insects on the firewood, but all it takes is one or two tiny larvae lurking in the bark of the wood to spread this pest. Purchase your firewood local to the area where you will be using it; many campgrounds have firewood for sale.
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Where to stay under the Leelanau sky Ready to venture out and commune with nature? Here are some Lakeshore campgrounds: D.H. Day Campground: D.H. Day is a rustic campground offering both tent and RV camping in a wooded setting 6 miles north of Empire near the Dune Climb, the museums and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. Open from spring to late fall on a first-come, firstserved basis, there are 88 private sites – just a short walk to the Lake Michigan beach. There are no electric hookups, although limited generator use is allowed at several sites; water spigots and vault toilets are available throughout the campground. During the peak season you can enjoy Ranger-led evening programs at the amphitheater right inside the campground. (3344634) Platte River Campground: A modern campground for both RV and tent camping, Platte River has sites with and without electricity. Each site has a tent pad, parking pad, picnic table and a fire ring. Accessible flush toilets and showers are located in each loop of the campground. With 43 reservable sites, Platte River Campground is located ten miles south of Empire on Lake Michigan Road off M-22. (325-5881) North Manitou Island: With a historic Coast Guard village and nearly 15,000 acres of forests, fields and beaches to explore on foot, North Manitou Island is a true wilderness adventure. Preparation is essential; potable water is available only at the Ranger station, and there are no stores, supplies, gasoline or fuel on the island. Catch the passenger ferry operated by Manitou Island Transit out of Leland to get to the island – and remember to bring provisions for at least 2 extra days in case adverse weather delays the ferry’s return. You can camp at one of the eight designated campsites (with two fire rings and an outhouse) within the village, or set off on your own. You’ll need a backcountry permit or group camping permit. (326-5134) South Manitou Island: Offering both day trips and overnight camping adventures, South Manitou is a historical treasure worth seeing. Catch the passenger ferry operated by Manitou Island Transit out of Leland, and lounge on the beach or explore the lighthouse, historic farms, cemetery, schoolhouse and a view from shore of several shipwrecks. Camping is permitted in one of three campgrounds on the island, two of which have potable water,
community fire rings and outhouses available. Backcountry permit or group camping permit required. (326-5134) Valley View: Four miles north of D.H. Day Campground is a 1.5 mile trail winding uphill from the trailhead, and ending at this quiet campground with five campsites and two fire rings. There’s no water source here, so you’ll need to pack in your water. Backcountry permit required. (326-5134). In addition to Lakeshore camping, there are also a number of options outside of the National Lakeshore. These include: Empire Township Campground: With 60 primitive sites and 9 sites with electricity, as well as pay showers available, Empire Township Campground is located 3 miles east of Empire. (326-5285) Indigo Bluffs RV Resort: Three miles east of Empire, this resort has both ownership and rental options. Showers, camp store, and heated pool round out the offerings. (800-224-4488) Lake Leelanau RV Park: A private family RV park on Lake Leelanau that has 196 sites, showers, boats, and playground. The park is easily recognizable on Co. Rd. 643 by a new, handsome community center. Has frontage on south Lake Leelanau. (2567236)
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Let your taste and budget pick your spot Looking for a Comfort Inn? A Hilton Express? Don’t look here. Those cookie-cutter motels are far too impersonal for Leelanau County. There’s something special about hanging your hat at one of Leelanau’s quaint lodging options. Whether you choose a laid back, family-operated cabin, a bed and breakfast retreat, or a clapboard lodge, your stay – whether just for a weekend or for a week or more – will be filled with neighborly charm, a family atmosphere, and views straight from heaven. Here, the proprietor will not only help you to decide what to do and how to get there, but also ask at the end of the day how it went. Don’t be surprised if you’re recognized next year for who you are, rather than as just another name. It’s no wonder that people come back – again and again – to the same place. Ready to start a Leelanau lodging memory? Check out one of these places to rest your head: Amber Sands Resort 4028 S. Lake Leelanau Dr. Lake Leelanau, MI 49653 231-256-9571 www.ambersandsresort.com Open mid May to the end of Oct. Rates: $625 - $725 in-season. 25% off before Memorial Day and after Labor Day with daily rates of $75 - $85. Centrally located in Leelanau County on 500 ft. of lovely south Lake Leelanau. 6 housekeeping units that sleep from 6-8. Evening campfires and beautiful sunsets, protected boat slip and walking docks. Bayshore Cabins 10890 Northshore Dr. PO Box 351 Northport, MI 49670 231-386-5402 bayshorept@aol.com Prices: Seasonal. Housekeeping. Charming, rustic cabins. Located on Northport Bay one mile north of the Village of Northport. Private beach. Nicely wooded quiet setting. Campbell’s Beach Rentals Leland MI. 231-256-7002 www.leelanau.com/beachfront Call for pricing. Lake Michigan Lakefront Home features include 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, central heat, fireplace, telephone, cable TV, VCR, washer/dryer, blankets/pillows (please provide your own linen and towels), dishes, silverware & utensils, microwave and attic and ceiling fan. Located right on Good Harbor Bay at
946 South Manitou Trail (M22). It’s just 4 miles south of the village of Leland. Cedar Haven Cottages 6061 E. Ryan’s Way Lake Leelanau, MI 49653 231-256-9294 5 housekeeping log cottages on the South shore of North Lake Leelanau. 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms available for weekly rentals, May thru October. Call for rates and availability. Century Farm Country Cottages 2421 N. Jacobson Rd. Suttons Bay, MI 49682 231-271-2421 or 800-476-2421 www.centuryfarmcottages.com Call for pricing. We have two cottages available for nightly (2 night minimum) or weekly rentals on 29 acres of rolling hillside. Empire House Bed & Breakfast 11015 S. LaCore PO Box 203 Empire, MI 49630 231-326-5524 empirehouse@charter.net Nightly & weekly rates. 1890’s farmhouse with 4 bedrooms and WiFi. Peaceful, rural setting in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Separate guest house & cabin available.
on Lake Leelanau, established in 1889, Fountain Point is the 2nd oldest resort in Michigan and is a landmark, part of the National Historic Registry. 20 cottages ranging from 2 people up to 13 accommodate a total of 140 guests. The resort sits on 50 acres and has wooded areas with paths to explore, a Civil War era mineral spring and 1,900 feet on spectacular Lake Leelanau. Safe swimming area and docking for your boat available. Kayaks, paddleboats and canoes are ready at the beach, plus options to water ski, sail, row and learn to fly a seaplane. Tennis, shuffleboard, small playground and plenty of space for tiny legs to run on our sprawling lawn. Breakfast, musical performances, campfires, professional story-telling and a cook-out once a week. Free wireless, but no TV’s or phones. An atmosphere of family time together is ideal for family reunions, weddings, retreats and special events. Off-season also available for special events. Open May-Mid October. We welcome you to Fountain Point!
Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast & Cottages 6548 Western Ave. Glen Arbor, MI 49636 231-334-6789 www.glenarborbnb.com $89 - $225 Featured in Midwest Living this striking inn has all the amenities. Full gourmet breakfasts, beautiful furnishings & warm hospitality in the heart of the village, and steps from the beach. GlenArborRentals.com Glen Arbor, MI 49636 248-548-1835 Contact SandyMich@hotmail.com www.GlenArborRentals.com Starting at $125/night - $885/week Great beachfront and vacation rentals in Glen Arbor and Leelanau including the Homestead Resort and Glen Lake. Great rates and Seasonal Specials including small beachfront condos at the Homestead.
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Falling Waters Lodge 200 W. Cedar St. Leland, MI 49654 231-256-9832 www.fallingwaterslodge.com $65 - $275 Steps to downtown Leland, beach/boat access, the marina and historic Fishtown. Rooms/Suites have wonderful views of the water, great sunsets! Groups/ Weddings welcome! The Foothills Motel 7097 S. Dunns Farm Rd. 2.5 miles south of downtown Glen Arbor www.foothillsofglenlake.com 231-334-3495 Prices vary seasonally. 8 clean, comfortable rooms in a country setting close to Glen Arbor, Glen Lake, Lake Michigan, and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Fountain Point Resort 990 S. Lake Leelanau Drive Lake Leelanau, MI 49653 231-256-9800 www.fountainpointresort.com $50 – 80 / person / day. Call for rates and availability. An old-fashioned family summer resort
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A Fun, Family Vacation Destination On Little Glen Lake, Between Empire and Glen Arbor 8720 Dorsey Rd. Empire, MI 49630 (231)334-3413 www.maplelaneresort.com
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Continued from Page 98 Glen Lake Rentals PO Box 284 Glen Arbor, MI 49636 231-334-3348 (Rentals) www.glenlakerentals.com Call for prices. Weekly summer rentals: Little Glen, Big Glen, Glen Arbor, Empire & Lake Michigan. 4-10 persons. No pets. No smoking. Contact Pam DePuy, Realtor at The Martin Company 231-334-7000 (Real Estate). Guest House B & B PO Box 82 504 Saint Joseph Suttons Bay MI 49682 231-271-3776 Three spacious queen rooms with attached baths $125 + 6% tax, two night minimum weekends and prime time. Generous self serve continental breakfast. Upstairs has kitchen, living/dining room, deck overlooking the water. The entire upstairs $350 + tax, 2 night minimum. Great for families & small groups. Call for off season and longer stays. Harold’s Haven PO Box 437 Leland MI 49654 231-256-7203 A Leland Summer on North Lake Leelanau! “High Waters”: 3Br/2Ba including boat dockage vrbo.com#171338; “Little Dipper”: 1 Mastersuite/1Ba, including boat dockage, vrbo.com#172706. The Homestead Wood Ridge Rd. Glen Arbor, MI 49636 231-334-5000 www.thehomesteadresort.com America’s Freshwater Resort – Surrounded by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with frontage on Lake Michigan & the Crystal River. Enjoy spectacular views, sandy beaches, golf, tennis, skiing, swimming pools, shops, dining, entertainment and a luxurious spa. Award-winning weddings, family reunions, and meeting facilities are available. Accommodations include four hotels, condominiums or vacation homes located in the woods, high atop a bluff or on the beach. Rates vary by unit type, location & season, from $93 to $974 per night. Indigo Bluffs RV Retreat M-72 West, 6760 W. Empire Highway Empire, MI 49636 231-326-5566 www.indigobluffs.com/visitus $36 - $60 daily. Weekly, monthly and seasonal rates available. Come enjoy the natural luxury of Leelanau County. On the doorstep of Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan beaches and minutes from inviting villages, shops, restaurants or miles of trails. On site pool, fitness center, WiFi
and other amenities. All inclusive packages available. Jolli-Lodge 29 N. Manitou Trail Lake Leelanau, MI 49653 1-888-256-9291 www.leelanau.com/jolli $70 - $1500 Located three miles south of Leland on the shore of Lake Michigan. Twenty two cottages, apartments and rooms. May 15-Nov. 1. Korner Kottage 503 N. St. Josephs Avenue Suttons Bay, MI 49682 888-552-2632 Prices: $100 - $170 + tax. Turn of the Century B & B, four guest rooms with European décor. Art and Gardens, gourmet breakfast, walking distance to downtown and the Bay. Lake Leelanau RV Park 3101 S. Lake Shore Drive Lake Leelanau, MI 49653 231-256-7236 www.lakeleelanaurvpark.com $49 - $59 (off season $36 - $46) Upscale family run camping resort on Lake Leelanau with accommodations for boat launch & gas pump, boat rentals, playground equipment, and free cable TV and WiFi. Park offers 196 sites with full hook up, primitive rustic sites, and family cottage. Family events and activities offered through summer months. New Clubhouse opened 2010 (available for rent)!
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Red Lion Motor Lodge Quaint Country Setting on the ‘Wine Trail’ Quality Affordable Lodging Pets Welcome West Bay Views Daily/Weekly Rates 4290 S. West Bay Shore Drive, Suttons Bay www.redlionmotorlodge.com
Leelanau Family Vacation Rentals "Create Summer Memories" Leland Lake Leelanau Lake Michigan Little Traverse Lake Omena Bay
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Le Bear Resort Club & Spa Ultra luxurious, top floor beachfront condo available for seasonal rentals through Glen Arbor Realty. This beautiful condo, with indoor and outdoor pools and spas is only 1/2 block from downtown Glen Arbor and many other desirable vacation destinations. You can walk for miles and miles on the sandy Lake Michigan beach. Call Steven for rates and availability. 231-334-3055. Leelanau Chalets & Watersports 231.218.6888 TomnCon@aol.com Open year round. Call or visit our website for pricing. 19 properties to choose from exclusively on Lake Leelanau! From cozy cottages to luxury chalets, some pet friendly. Several in walking distance to each other - great for family reunions, large groups and weddings. Pontoon/fishing boats, Jetskis & Mastercraft Ski Boat rentals available. Leelanau Family Vacation Rentals P.O. Box 834, Leland MI 49654 231-421-3494 Mary Lou Landry, Proprietor www.leelanaufamilyvacationrentals. com
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A Top Rated RV Resort with Top Rated amenities. 2 miles from Sleeping Bear Dunes and Lake Michigan Beaches Large and well treed sites, accommodations for all RV classes. Rates: Daily, Weekly, Monthly & Seasonal www.indigobluffs.com/visitus for more information or reservations call
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Continued from Page 99 Leelanau Family Vacation Rentals offers properties in Leelanau County on Lake Michigan, Lake Leelanau, Little Traverse Lake, Bright Lake and Leland. You can experience living in a restored 100 year old barn north of Leland or choose to pamper yourself in luxury at Woods’ Haven on Lake Michigan. We can accommodate groups as large as 15 or 16 people in some of our properties. All properties are non-smoking and some are pet friendly. All of our properties supply linens, towels, soaps and paper products. I will personally meet with you upon your arrival with the keys and any information about the house in which you are about to begin your vacation. Wherever you choose to stay, you will begin a love affair with a unique part of Leelanau County. Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge 2521 N. West Bay Shore Drive, Peshawbestown, MI 49682 800.930.3008 or 231.534.8282 www.casino2win.com. Nestled in the woods, overlooking West Grand Traverse Bay, relax and settle into comfortable accommodating rooms at affordable prices. 51 units available with free local calls, satellite TV, in-room coffee service, hair dryers, in-room refrigerator. Continental breakfast. Free shuttle service to Casino, Restaurants,
Showroom and Eagle’s Ridge Conference Center. Outdoor grill and picnic table in common area overlooking beautiful Grand Traverse Bay. Call for rates and availability. Leelanau Vacation Rentals 6546 S. State St. Glen Arbor, MI 49636 231-334-6100 or 800-309-5045 www.lvrrentals.com Call for pricing. Escape with Leelanau Vacation Rentals. We specialize in Homestead condominiums, cottages and homes on/near Lake Michigan, Glen Lake, Lime Lake & Lake Leelanau. Virtual tours available on our website. For all the seasons of Leelanau! The Leland Lodge 565 Pearl St. Leland, MI 49654 231-256-9848 www.lelandlodge.com $75 - $185. Nestled within beautiful Leland overlooking manicured golf greens, the Lodge is the perfect destination for getaways. Limited dining on site. Ideal for Weddings, Groups. Cottages available. Maple Lane Resort 8720 Dorsey Rd. Empire, MI 49630 231-334-3413
www.maplelaneresort.com $59 - $185 Call for best rates. Maple Lane Resort is a unique family resort located on beautiful Glen Lake in the heart of the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Weekly rates available. Nature’s Rentals 617 West Harbor Highway (M22) Maple City, MI 49664 www.leelanau.com/naturesrentals Nightly and weekly rates available. Leelanau County...one of the most captivating destinations here in Northern Michigan! We offer cozy accommodations for 2 up to four bedroom homes, lakeside and private. Make it a memorable vacation! Nature’s Window B&B 9765 S. Cedar Rd. Cedar, MI 49621 231-228-4501 www.leelanau.com/natureswindow $95. Peak Season $125 Spectacular panoramic views & breathtaking sunrises overlooking 25 acres. Private entrance & bath, queen log bed, deck and wildlife viewing. Breakfast served in your room. Omena Sunset Lodge 12819 Tatch Rd. Omena, MI 49674 231-386-9080 or 888-386-9080 www.omenasunsetlodge.com
$89 - $139 Discover the serenity of the Leelanau Peninsula as you relax in this 1898 Country Victorian Lodge. Paul’s Paradise Cottages 351 E. Harbor Hwy. (M-22) Maple City 231-228-7100 www.paulsparadise.com $650 - $1,250/wk Beautiful waterfront cottages directly on Little Traverse Lake. Each cottage sleeps 5, with 2 bedrooms, full kitchens, fireplaces and decks with grills. Sandy beach swimming, kayaks & canoes are just steps away. Great family fun! Red Lion Motor Lodge 4290 S. West Bay Shore Drive Suttons Bay, MI 49682 231-271-6694 www.redlionmotorlodge.com Quality affordable lodging amidst the quiet country charm and natural beauty of Leelanau County. Daily/Weekly rates, Comfortable Efficiencies including Townhouses, Color cable TV, Air Conditioning, Non-smoking & Handicapped rooms, parking at your door. Sleeping Bear Bed & Breakfast 11977 S. Gilbert Rd.
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The Sunset Lodge is an 1898 Country Victorian Lodge with a rich Leelanau County history. The Wheeler house has 4 guest rooms 1l with private bath, A/C, and an elegant breakfast served in the formal dining room. The Shedd Cottage has 5 rooms available with a variety of lodging options. The Dixie LeMieux Cottage has 3 large suites, amenities include fireplaces, wet bars, ceiling fans and a breakfast brought to your door. Close to casino, wineries, golf, beaches and historic villages. State/National Parks offer year round recreational activities. 22 miles north of Traverse City. 12 rooms. Seasonal. PB $89-$139.
Dave & Linda Jacobs 12819 Tatch Road/City Road 626 P.O. Box 242 Omena, MI 49674 Voice: 231-386-9080
A historic landmark, est. 1885 Located in Glen Arbor and the heart of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Lakeshore
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Continued from Page 100 Empire, MI 49630 231-326-5375 www.sleepingbearbb.com $115 - $190 Nestled in the rolling hills of the Leelanau Peninsula, this restored 1890’s vintage farmhouse offers a restful retreat. Five guest rooms offer a variety of amenities. Common rooms and beautiful gardens await your every need. Room rates include lodging and wonderful gourmet breakfasts. Snowbird Inn B&B 473 N. Manitou Trail Leland, MI 49654 231-256-9773 www.snowbirdinn.com $150 - $175 Beautifully restored turn-of-the-century farmhouse, “Leelanau’s Grand Lady” offers gracious hospitality and lavish breakfasts. On 18 acres with pond, orchard, woods and meadows. Sunrise Landing Motel 6530 NW Bayshore Dr. Northport, MI 49670 800-488-5762 www.sunriselanding.com $59 - $150 Scenic, peaceful and quiet, sandy beach, Satellite TV, phone, Free WiFi, Air conditioning, Rooms with kitchen, whirlpools, fireplace, daily/weekly housekeeping, open year round, close to everything. The Sylvan Inn Bed & Breakfast 6680 Western Ave. Glen Arbor, MI 49636 231-334-4333 www.sylvaninn.com $80 - $210 Spoil yourself! Relax in this beautifully restored historic Inn. 14 rooms with sophisticated amenities. Spa & sauna. Just steps to Lake Michigan, dining & shops. Visit Up North Vacation Rentals 600 W. Front St. Traverse City, MI 49684
800-901-8922 231-334-3051 www.visitupnorth.com hpi@visitupnorth.com Call for rates. Great beaches, great sunsets, great family activities…great vacations! Stay in one of our rental homes, cottages, or condos in beautiful Northern Michigan, and experience it all. Over 140 rental properties in Leelanau County, Traverse City and surrounding areas. We’re open all year for getaways during any season. Own a property? Ask about our management services. Whaleback Inn 1757 N. Manitou Trail W (M-22) Leland, MI 49654 1-800-942-5322 www.whalebackinn.com $89 - $259 Vacation accommodations. Cottage, suites, and lakeview rooms. Nightly and weekly. Fully furnished, A/C, summer breakfast included. Spectacular setting with access to Lake Leelanau. Open Year Around. Wild Cherry Resort 8563 E. Horn Rd. Lake Leelanau, MI 49653 231-271-5550 www.wildcherryresort.com This elite RV rental or ownership destination is surrounded by four quaint villages in the heart of Leelanau County’s Cherry and Wine country. Visit Historic Fishtown in Leland, Suttons Bay or Lake Leelanau at the Narrows, all within a short 2-7 mile drive. On the way to the Grand Traverse Lighthouse in Northport, visit the Peshawbestown Indian Village, Museum, Casino or one of 14 vineyards all within 11 miles of your RV home. Each RV lot has full service with paved park roads and cement patios, free WiFi, free in-park 2 golf holes, and a free newspaper delivered to your site each morning. Wild Cherry Resort is located on a 200 acre working cherry and apple farm with hiking trails, golf driving range, and the Tart Bike Trail starts in Suttons Bay which is just a short downhill 2 mile ride. Lot sales onsite available.
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Rooms Cottages Good Food "Specials" Great Values Call now for reservations 565 East Pearl St.
Limited Dining •Anniversaries •Weddings •Events •Parties
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"Downtown Leland at the Dam" Call now for reservations 200 W. Cedar St. Phone: 231.256.9832
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Leelanau has reputation for fine dining Eating out in Leelanau isn’t something you do just to quell your hungry tummy, this county is a true foodie destination. Whether you find yourself at a high end eatery or a simple little pub, excellence is the rule – for food and for service. Many of Leelanau’s restaurants serve up dishes prepared with our signature seasonal bounty: fresh-caught whitefish, wild morel mushrooms, asparagus, cherries, apples. And often times, there’s a good selection of the peninsula’s awardwinning wines. But best of all, perhaps, is the atmosphere. Each restaurant has its own special ambiance, and most all of them are kid friendly. You’re welcome in your blue jeans, too – even in the fanciest places. Relax. You’re on vacation. You won’t feel out of place, even if dining alone. You’ll find that everyone, from the wait staff to your fellow diners – even those who are strangers to you – are open to a few words of greeting – or a longer conversation if you want. What’s more, since 2010, you won’t have to wade through clouds of smoke, as Michigan’s Smoke-Free Air Law prohibits smoking in food establishments. So whether you’re in the mood for French, Italian, Asian, vegan, Creole, Indian, or a good old American cheeseburger, you’ll find it right here in Leelanau’s paradise. Here’s a look at many of the county’s restaurants. Bon appetit! BURDICKVILLE Funistrada 4566 McFarlane Dr., Burdickville, on the east side of Big Glen Lake. 3343900. Dinner. Creative Italian cuisine. Specialties: Veal, veal chops, steaks and pasta. Price range: $16-$29 Ambiance: up-scale casual, cozy atmosphere. Vegetarian options. No children’s menu. Alcohol. Smoke free. Uses local produce in season. La Becasse Restaurant 9001 S. Dunn’s Farm Rd., Burdickville. Corner of Hwy. 675 & 616. 231-3343944. Open for dinner. Authentic French country food. Smoke free in a cozy environment; full service bar, patio seating available, handicap access. Vegetarian options and children’s menu available. MC, Visa, Disc., AE.
Reservations preferred. Open daily all summer. Off-season schedule varies, please call or visit web site for current schedule. www.restaurantlabecasse.com Laker Shakes Burdickville Market 8995 S. Dunn’s Farm Road, Burdickville, Corner of CR 616 & 675. 231-334-4669. Ice cream: hand-dipped Moomers and Hudsonville, soft-serve, homemade waffle cones, specialty shakes, malts and sundaes. Coffee, baked goods and newspapers, local produce & grocery basics. Free WiFi, In the Garden: Music Mondays and Movie Tuesdays starting in Late June! Visit our website for more information and specials. www.lakershakes.com CEDAR Cedar Rustic Inn 8699 Good Harbor Trail (CR 651), Cedar, 228-2282. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring American regional cuisine with casual family-friendly dining and full kids menu. Homemade pizza for take-out. Full take-out menus available, full bar and patio seating. Open year round with seasonal hours and reservations accepted but not required. www.CedarRusticInn.com
EMPIRE Empire Village Inn 11601 S. Lacore Rd. (M-22) Empire, 326-5101. Lunch and dinner. Great Pizza! Fun food. Specialties: Pizza, stromboli, homemade soups and antipasto salads. Fresh baked bread and old style Italian Dinners. Ambiance includes family style dining and vegetarian options with children’s menu, large selection of beer and cocktails. WiFi available. Gemma’s 11601 S. Lacore Rd. (M-22)., Empire, 326-2044. Coffee shop/bakery/icecream/retail. An outstanding selection of fresh brewed coffee, espresso and coffee drinks, locally roasted, imported, fare trade and retail blends available. Quality ready-to-eat sandwiches on fresh-baked bread. Cookies (including our one of a kind molasses) and assortment of fresh baked goods. WiFi available.
Cedar Tavern 9039 Kasson, Cedar, 228-7445. Lunch and dinner. Full menu including appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads, and homemade pizza. Dine in or carry out. Offering daily happy hour 4-8pm. Karaoke, Wii, keno & free WiFi. Alcohol and take-out beer sales. The best people in the world walk thru this door! Sugarfoot Saloon 4997 S. Good Harbor Tr., Cedar, 2286166 Authentic Mexican cuisine prepared fresh daily. American dinner favorites including fresh Whitefish, Walleye, Perch and BBQ baby back pork ribs. Mexican and American appetizers. Great Margaritas & cocktails, plus we now brew our own craft beers! Kid’s menu. Enjoy our family room with games for all ages. Full take-out menu. Open daily at 4pm. Nacho Ordinary Restaurant!
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Laker Shakes Burdickville Market A Glen Lake tradition and the only place on the lake to get hand-dipped, locally made
Moomers and Hudsonville ice cream cones Ð 12 delicious flavors! Thick shakes, malts, sundaes, floats, soft serve and homemade waffle cones!
Joe’s Friendly Tavern 11015 Front St., Empire, 326-5506. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Genuine American tavern fare. Specialties: burgers, homemade soups, salads, vegetarian. Prices range: $4.25 to $8 for sandwiches and burgers, Upscale dinner specials and entrees of fish, steak and chicken $10 - $20. Outstanding Vegetarian options. Unique Children’s menu. Large selection of beer, wine and cocktails. A casual family atmosphere, with game room and walking distance to beaches. GLEN ARBOR Art’s Tavern 6487 W. Western Ave., Glen Arbor, 3343754, www.artsglenarbor.com. Located on the corner of M22 & Lake Street. A favorite of locals and visitors for over 75 years. One of the few remaining
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IÕ m getting a six-pack for me Dad, IÕ m getting a double dip of and a bottle of Moomers Chocolate! No wait, a wine for your Hudsonville Strawberry Milk Shake! mother. No, a soft serve twist with rainbow sprinkles! Maybe a Hot Fudge Sundae! I canÕ t decide! Dad, can we go to Movie Tuesday? Can we go to Starting in July, Movie Tuesday? Can we? Movie Tuesday in the garden Can we? Dad? Dad? at 8pm. Fun family movie FREE! Dad? Can we? Can we? Huh? Huh? Huh? Corner of CRÕ s 675 & 616
in downtown Burdickville across from Big Glen Lake Visit lakershakes.com for current hours and directions
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Continued from Page 103 authentic “Up North” eateries. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 am until late, 360 days a year. Fresh ground hamburgers, hand-cut steaks, homemade soups and fresh salads made to order. Full selection of beer, wine & cocktails, including several Michigan microbrew beers and Leelanau County wines. No credit cards, cash or checks only. Bear Paw Pizza & Market 334-2327, 6444 Western Ave. (M-22), Glen Arbor. Lunch and dinner. Pizzas, whole and by the slice. Sub sandwiches. Ambiance: casual indoors and outdoor picnic table seating. Vegetarian options. No alcohol, but sold in the store. Blu 5705 Lake Street, Glen Arbor, 231-3342530. Panoramic Lake Michigan fine dining. Owner/Chef Randy Chamberlain offers a daily changing menu featuring local ingredients and the finest from beyond. Full bar and extensive wine list with an outstanding dessert menu round out the offerings. Reservations suggested. Open year round, call for hours. www.glenarborblu.com Boone Docks 5858 Manitou View Blvd, Glen Arbor, 334-6444. Lunch and dinner. American fare. Specialties: steaks, seafood, fresh fish. Ambiance: casual family dining. Vegetarian options. Children’s menu. Alcohol. Large outdoor deck seating available with acoustic music seven nights a week in season. Foothills Restaurant 7097 S. Dunns Farm Road, 2.5 miles south of Glen Arbor 334-7499. www. foothillsofglenlake.com. Breakfast (all day) and lunch. Family dining with sandwiches, salads. Specialties: Eggs Benedict. Ambiance: casual, window views onto a country setting. Vegetarian options. Children’s menu. No alcohol. Good Harbor Grill 6584 Western Ave., Glen Arbor, 3343555, www.glenarborwest.com. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh, made from scratch “summertime food” featuring local products with plenty of salad, fresh vegetables, grass fed hamburgers and the ever-popular real turkey sandwich on fresh baked bread. Home-made pies, soups and chilies. Leland whitefish daily and fresh Florida seafood weekends. Plenty of vegetarian choices all three meals & best place in
town for breakfast! Price range: $4-$12 on breakfast & lunch, $12-24 on dinner. Ambiance: casual, nautical theme. Children’s menu. Alcohol. Nonsmoking. Nonna’s - The Homestead Wood Ridge Rd., Glen Arbor, 334-5150 www.thehomesteadresort.com Classic, contemporary, authentic Italian cuisine located at The Homestead. Chef John Piombo creates his menu from scratch using the finest local, fresh ingredients available each season. Fresh pasta and breads are produced in-house. Dining and full bar are available in the adults-only Tavern, or family-friendly dining room. Wine card reflects a strong Italian influence with the best from our local vineyards. Open for dinner MayOctober and December-March – days of the week vary with season. Visit www. thehomesteadresort.com. Reservations preferred. Riverfront Pizza and Deli 6281 Western Ave., Glen Arbor, 231334-3876 www.riverfrontpizza.com We’re more than just pizza! Pizzas, sandwiches, gyros, subs, chicken tenders, shrimp and fish combos, pasta dishes, salads, burgers, wrap sandwiches, side dishes, desserts, soft serve ice cream (seasonally), and lots of other goodies. We have frozen meals and soups available to take home for a ready-toheat meal, Take-N-Bake Pizzas to order. We are located next door to the Crystal River Outfitters so take lunch with you on the river or stop in and pick something up when you are done and enjoy your meal on our decks on the banks of the Crystal River. We offer group rates and will work with you to come up with a wonderful menu for your group! Become a fan on Facebook to receive info on our specials each week! LAKE LEELANAU Dick’s Pour House 103 W. Philip St., Lake Leelanau, 2569912. A local tradition since 1935. Lunch and dinner with daily specials. Thursday Burritos and Taco Salad, Friday Night Fish Fry, Saturday Prime Rib and seafood specials. Daily fare includes pizza, the best burgers around, steaks, nachos and many sandwich favorites. Try our famous Greek Pizza! Ambiance: Great food in an Up North atmosphere! Family oriented with casual attire. Take out available. Alcohol & non-smoking section. Full menu at www. DicksPourHouse.com
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LELAND The Cove 111 River Street, Leland, 256-9834, www.thecoveleland.com. Welcome to The Cove, the casual home of fine cuisine, spectacular sunsets and Leland’s only harbor side dining. Featuring an award-winning menu, The Cove is located in Leland’s historic Fishtown, on the Leland River offering panoramic views of the Straits of Manitou and Leland Harbor as well as the most beautiful sunsets to be found in Michigan. The restaurant is outfitted as a reflection of Leland’s nautical heritage; vintage canoes hang from rafters, and outboards from years gone by adorn the spiral staircase. Whether you arrive by land or by sea, a dining experience like none other awaits you here at the Cove. The Bluebird Restaurant & Tavern 102 E. River St., Leland, 256-9081, www.leelanau.com/bluebird/ Lunch and dinner, Sunday Brunch – call for hours. It has been a privilege to serve locals and visitors since 1927. Enjoy our casual 100 seat Tavern, our 180 seat Dining Room featuring lush gardens and wonderful Leland River views, or our new riverfront patio (seasonal). Serving traditional and contemporary cuisine, fresh local whitefish, perch, walleye, the finest Steaks, Prime Rib, Seafoods, and a revolving selection of ethnic fare, be it Asian, Cajun, Mexican, Mediterranean, anything goes. Our established relationships with local farms assure us access to a variety of seasonal, fresh produce to enhance and accompany our cooking whenever possible, and our booming local wine industry provides us the opportunity to enhance our large wine list with the most complete selection of local wines in the north. Specializing in Rehearsal Dinners, Reunions, Special Events and Parties. Early Bird 100 Main St. Leland, 231-256-9656. Breakfast and lunch 7-2. On the ‘Main Corner’ in town, this is where Leland has breakfast, with Omelettes, Eggs, Pancakes, Waffles, and unique ‘Skillet Breakfasts’. We grind our own locally roasted coffee, and our bakery cabinet is full of freshly baked pastries, scones, rolls, and cookies to round out the morning offerings. Our new Deli lunch menu allows you to “build your own” Deli Sandwiches made with fresh baked breads, or choose from several new soon-to-be-famous sandwich and salad creations you can eat in, or take out. Traditional Hamburgers and house-made soups ensure that there is something for
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everyone. Start your day at the ‘Early Bird’. The Riverside Inn 302 River St., Leland, 231-256-9971 or 888-257-0102. www.theriverside-inn. com An intimate and historic setting with beautiful views of the Leland River. Casual fine dining with waterfront views from every seat, our decks, the lobby bar and our two dining rooms. Our awardwinning wine list complements the fresh local ingredients on our world-inspired menus. During the summer, dinner is served nightly & Sunday Brunch. Off season hours vary, so please call. Private parties, weddings and exquisite catering are also available. Sisson’s Main Street 203 N. Main Street, Leland, (just north of the post office on M-22). 256-9201. www.sissonsmainstreet.com. HOT fresh coffees, Fresh HOME made Pecan Rolls, Cinnamon Twists, Muffins, Scones, and more to start your day. Made to order sandwiches, on OUR herbal bread, preordered box lunches, specialty salads and soups, home made appetizers and entrees to go. A complete catering menu, specialty local products and Polish Pottery. ‘Leland’s (from scratch) Bakery’, with jumbo cookies, packaged cookies, specialty cakes, mini cup cakes and much, much more. Stone House Bread Café 407 S. Main St., Leland, 256-2577, www.stonehousebread.com It is the neighborhood place to meet friends and enjoy good food and drink. Crusty sourdough loaves, good coffee, unique sandwiches and soups, freshbaked scones, cookies, and rustic apple tarts are the daily fare at Stone House Bread Café. Open 7 days a week year round in the tiny tourist town of Leland. Wireless hot spot. Planning a trip to Traverse City? Stop by our new café at 202 East State Street! Village Cheese Shanty 199 W. River Street, Leland, 231-2569141. Situated on the historic docks in Fishtown, we sell fresh, made-to-order sandwiches, over 75 domestic and imported cheeses, and a large selection of Leelanau County wines. We also offer a variety of local gourmet food products. We’re open 7 days a week May through October so whether you’re fishing, shopping, or enjoying the day at the beach, we can pack your lunch or help cater to your party needs.
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Continued from Page 104 MAPLE CITY Pegtown Station 8654 S. Maple City Hwy, downtown Maple City, 228-6692. We offer a full service hearty breakfast featuring Eggs Benedict, Vegetarian Greek Omelets & homemade corned beef hash. Our menu also includes GT Bagel Factory bread and coffee from Leelanau Roasters. We also offer a large selection of fresh made-to-order sandwiches and subs on our own homemade sub buns. Our award winning pizzas are homemade & hand tossed. Choose from our specialty selections such as The Station Special, The BBQ Chicken or create your own. We welcome you to a family friendly smoke-free dining atmosphere. Open year around. www.pegtownstation.net NORTHPORT Fischer’s Happy Hour Tavern located halfway between Leland and Northport on M-22, 386-9923. A Third Generation family restaurant presenting a casual yet well rounded menu in a quaint old tavern atmosphere. We offer locally made wines, micro brews and imports, or try one of our famous Manhattans. A delightful dining experience. Stubb’s Sweetwater Grill 115 Waukazoo St. Northport, 386-7611, www.stubbsrestaurant.com. Fine Regional Cuisine in a Casual Atmosphere featuring Fresh Seafood, Steaks and International Flavors. Wine List, Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials, Full Bar Open Late, Catering. Reservations are welcome but not required. OMENA Knot, just a bar 5017 N. West Bay Shore Drive, Omena, 386-7393, ww.knotjustabar.com. Casual, fun waterfront dining, overlooking beautiful Omena Bay. Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week year round. Daily specials, Seafood, Steaks, Pasta, Burgers, Wraps & Sandwiches, Salads, Soups, Starters & Sweets. Kids Menu. Full bar featuring local wines and extensive beer and drink lists. PESHAWBESTOWN Double Eagle Restaurant & Big Dex’s Pizzeria 2521 N. West Bay Shore Drive, Peshawbestown, 231-534-8166, www. casino2win.com. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. American fare from burgers to
pizzas. Specialties: seafood and prime rib buffets, breakfast all day. Ambiance: casual, vegetarian options. Children’s menu, Alcohol. Smoking/nonsmoking. Connected to the Leelanau Sands Casino.
Gusto! Ristorante Family Italian Cooking, Pasta, Handtossed Pizzas, Steaks, Ribs and Closet Vegetarian. Downtown Suttons Bay. www.GustoM22.com (231) 271-6222.
SUTTONS BAY Black Star Farms 3 miles south of Suttons Bay just off M22. Visit Black Star Farms for woodfired pizzas, sandwiches and yummy baked goods at our Hearth and Vine Café. We also offer a schedule of family farm dinners, barbeques, Inn dinners and events. Our food offerings are matched with our award winning wines and brandies, available by the glass or bottle for sampling and sales. Please check www.BlackStarFarms.com for more event details and hours of operation.
Martha’s Leelanau Table Suttons Bay one block north of downtown, 271-2344 www. marthasleelanautable.com. A delightfully unique Café and Bistro. Martha’s is open everyday for breakfast and lunch (closed Mondays and Tuesdays in the winter). We are also open for dinner on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings and reservations are not required, though appreciated. Martha’s could be best described as a European style café, where every entrée is made from scratch (including the pastries) and made from the very finest ingredients available in Leelanau County and the surrounding region. Martha also serves beer, wine and cocktails.
Boone’s Prime Time Pub 102 St. Joseph, Downtown Suttons Bay, 271-6688, www.4gr8food.com. Boone’s famous burgers are fresh ground in house daily. All of our steaks are hand cut right on the premises. Prefer fish? We purchase our whitefish fresh daily from the docks of Fishtown in Leland (May - October). In order to provide you with superior products, we use several local purveyors who supply us with some of our fresh fish, meat, produce, beer & wine. Homemade soups, chili and our legendary Jumbo Onion Rings.
Village Inn Restaurant & Tavern 201 St. Joseph, Suttons Bay, 271-3300. w w w. v i l l a g e i n n s u t t o n s b a y. c o m . Leelanau County’s oldest restaurant set in the heart of Suttons Bay. Award winning breakfast, lunch and dinner
Corky’s Bistro and Beach Bar at the Vineyard Inn on Suttons Bay 1338 N. Pebble Beach, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 Bistro: 231-271-2675 (CORK). Inn: 231-271-8463 for room reservations. Leelanau County’s only beach Bistro and Inn. The lively waterfront bistro offers creative cuisine with the small plate approach designed for pairing and sharing, gourmet wood stone pizzas, tableside raclette, fondues and seasonal entrees. Flights of local wines and microbrewery beers. Boaters welcome. Al fresco dining. Catering, entertainment, headquarters for Wine Country Limo and Wine Tours. Perfect for private parties, intimate weddings, beach BBQ’s. Open daily, coffee bar 7am, lunch and dinner, reservations accepted. Gift Shop. Deb’s Dish, Great Coffee & Specialty Drinks Latte, Espresso, Cappuccino, Chai, Fruit Smoothies, Fresh baked goods, Breakfast bagel sandwiches, Soups & lunch sandwiches, & sweets. Large orders welcome. Open 7 days a week Memorial Day to Labor Day. 100 S. Cedar, Suttons Bay, 271-6445
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served every day. Fresh salads, homemade soups, Black Angus burgers, hand-cut steaks, pub-style sandwiches, fresh fish and authentic Mexican dishes, Margarita menu, Pizza, Kids eat free on Sundays, 12 Taps, Local wine, HD TV’s and games for the whole family. TRAVERSE CITY Lil Bo’s Pub & Grille West Front Street, Traverse City, 9466925, www.lilbo.com Located in the heart of Traverse City’s Historic West End District, food so good you’ll wanna lick the plate! Voted: Best place to take your kids for dinner, Best Olive Burger, Best Burger, Best Calamari, Best Gnocchi and Best Perch. Our TC Cherry sandwich received a stamp of approval from the National Cherry Festival, our Eggplant Appetizer was named one of Northern Michigan’s Irresistible Eats and our Homemade Lasagna was named The North’s Best! We offer a full menu as well as weekly homemade comfort food specials, made fresh, made to order and most items are made from scratch. We’re open Monday at 4 p.m. and Tuesday thru Saturday at 11am. Live local music!
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Daily Lunch Specials Full Menu including Homemade Pizza Free WiFi • Dine-In or Carry-Out Beer & Wine to go!
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Gill’s Pier St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church 271-3574 8500 E. Kolarik Rd., Suttons Bay
Lake Leelanau St. Mary Catholic Church 256-9676 403 St. Marys Street, Lake Leelanau Leelanau Community Church Full Gospel 256-7838 245 S. Lake Leelanau Dr., Lake Leelanau
Glen Arbor Glen Lake Community Reformed Church 334-4563 4902 W. MacFarlane Rd., Glen Arbor
Leland Immanuel Lutheran LCMS 256-9464 303 E. Pearl Street, Leland
First Church of Christ, Scientist 334-4961 6753 W. Harbor Hwy., Glen Arbor
Leland Community United Methodist Church 256-9161 106 N. 4th Street, Leland
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 334-4180 6012 Lake Street, Glen Arbor
Beulah St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 231-882-4506 785 Beulah Hwy. (U.S. 31 N.), Beulah
Maple City Maple City Community Church 228-6900 89 Church St. just S. of traffic light, Maple City
Good Harbor St. Paul’s Lutheran L.C.M.S. 228-6888 2943 SW Manitou Trail, Cedar
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 231-882-4241 8190 Lincoln Rd., Beulah
Greilickville Praise West Church 946-2090 Elmwood Township Hall, Traverse City
Cedar Holy Rosary Catholic Church 228-5429 3919 Gatzke Rd., Cedar Empire Empire United Methodist Church 326-5510 10050 Michigan Street, Empire
Lake Ann Glen Lake New Life Church of the Nazarene 275-0461 6447 Reynolds Road, Lake Ann
St. Philip Neri Catholic Church 326-5255 11411 S. LaCore, Empire
Leelanau provides 33 places of worship, a remarkable number for a county of this size. Remember, only about 23,000 people call Leelanau their year-round home. But perhaps even more remarkable is the variety of ways worshipped in the county. Yes, we have the long-established Lutheran and Catholic denominations — the county was largely settled by Germans, Bohemians and French — but the options are much more. Presbyterians, Baptists, Evangelists and Christian Scientists also call Leelanau County home. Following is a list of Leelanau County churches, arranged by community:
Northport St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church 386-7880 Warren at 7th Street, Northport
Northland Community Church 946-9693 9105 E. Fouch Road, Traverse City
First Baptist Church 947-9176 7408 M-72 W., Empire
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Bethany Lutheran E.L.C.A. 386-5037 220 W. Nagonaba, Northport St. Gertrude’s Catholic Church 271-3744 701 N. Warren, Northport Suttons Bay St. Michael’s Catholic Church 271-3744 315 W. Broadway Street, Suttons Bay First Evangelical Lutheran E.L.S./W.E.L.S. Fellowship 271-3271 321 St. Mary’s Ave., Suttons Bay Immanuel Lutheran E.L.C.A. 271-3671 203 Lincoln Street, Suttons Bay Keswick United Methodist Church 271-3755 3373 S. Center Hwy., Suttons Bay Suttons Bay Congregational Church 271-6036 218 W. Madison Street, Suttons Bay Suttons Bay Bible Church 271-4618 3224 West Bayshore Dr., Suttons Bay
Northport Covenant Church 386-7362 409 Shabwasung Street, Northport
TRAVERSE CITY/Solon West Side Community Church 932-1932 4975 E. Traverse Hwy., Traverse City
Trinity United Church of Christ 386-5801 103 Warren Street, Northport
Zion Baptist Church 946-5641 6563 E. Harry’s Rd., Traverse City
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Please continue your Leelanau search Did the Leelanau Visitors Guide pique your curiosity about the county? Well, there’s plenty more information out there. Following are some sources. • To learn more about Leelanau’s events, lodging, businesses and beaches, take a peek at each week’s Leelanau Enterprise. It’s the largest paid weekly newspaper in northern Michigan or the Upper Peninsula. Call 256-9827 to set up a subscription, and have the Enterprise sent directly to your home. It’s located at 7200 E. Duck Lake Rd., Lake Leelanau. www.leelanaunews.com. • The Leelanau Pages is more than a phone book, containing an extensive “Community Pages” section with much information about the county. You’ll also find residential phone listings, community maps, a complete list of businesses, and a popular dining guide complete with coupons. Boxes are available throughout county, or call 256-9827. It’s also online in a searchable format under Leelanaupages.com. • LeelanauNews.com — Leelanau’s complete website containing county news and information. Also serves as the official website of the Leelanau Enterprise. Chambers of Commerce include: • Cedar Chamber of Commerce — 228-3378. • Empire Chamber of Commerce — empirechamber.com. P.O. Box 237, Empire 49630. • Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce — Glen Arbor, 334-3238, visitglenarbor.com. • Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce — 5046 W. Bay Shore Drive, Suttons Bay, 271-9895. Leelanauchamber.com, or info@leelanauchamber.com. • Leland Chamber of Commerce — 256-0079; lelandmi.com, info@lelandmi.com. • Northport/Omena Chamber of Commerce — www.northportomenaevents.com. • Sleeping Bear Dunes Visitors Bureau —5000 South Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, 334-2000. Sleepingbeardunes.com. • Suttons Bay Chamber of Commerce. Call 271-5077; suttonsbayarea.com.
You are here Leelanau’s area code is 231. Some call this place “Michigan’s pinkie,” and it’s located on the 45th Parallel, halfway between the equator and North Pole. You’re on the western edge of Eastern Daylight Savings time zone. Wish you were here! You can mail those sunny summer postcards back home from any of the county’s seven post offices: Cedar — 2989 E. Bellinger, 228-5367. Glen Arbor — 6456 Western Ave., 334-4320. Leland — 122 N. Main, 256-9113. Lake Leelanau — 115 S. St. Joseph, 256-9702. Omena — 5059 N. West Bay Shore, 386-5971. Empire — 10234 W. Front St., 326-5201. Suttons Bay —106 Broadway, 271-3622. Buses — On-demand wheelchair-equipped buses are available Mondays through Fridays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. by contacting Bay Area Transportation Authority, 9412324 or 1-800-443-8989, batainfo@bata.net, bata.net. Fixed-route service is available from Tom’s West Bay in Elmwood Township into the greater Traverse City area through BATA’s Village Connector routes to Empire and Northport. Taxis — Cherry Capital Cab (941-TAXI) provides service to Leelanau County. Surcharges may apply for short-distance, in-county trips.
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Anderson’s Market IGA............................ 26 Art’s Tavern............................................. 102 At Home ...................................................... 2 At The Lake .............................................. 68 Baldwin Homes......................................... 94 Bay Shore Pharmacy................................. 20 Bayshore Cabins ..................................... 101 Big Store ................................................... 38 Bill Laskey Insurance Agency .................. 34 Black Star Farms....................................... 63 Black Swan ............................................... 16 Blu ........................................................... 102 Bluebird..................................................... 67 Blue Moon Ice Cream Shop...................... 33 Boating R Us ............................................. 47 Bonek Agency ........................................... 18 Boutique by Mary Kent ............................ 39 Breeze Hill Greenhouse ............................ 90 Buntings Market ....................................... 10 Campbell’s Beachfront Rental .................. 49 Case-Daniels & Rae .................................. 44 Cedar Rustic Inn ....................................... 54 Cedar Tavern ........................................... 105 Century 21 – Cory Beuerle ....................... 42 Century 21 – Connie Kroll........................ 45 Ceramic House.......................................... 36 Chateau Fontaine Winery.......................... 65 Cherry Republic ........................................ 28 Comfort Center ......................................... 62 Cove .......................................................... 33 Crystal Crate & Cargo .............................. 82 Crystal River Outfitters ............................. 17 Deb’s Dish................................................. 44 Deerings Market & Garden Center ........... 22 Dick’s Pour House .................................... 51 Diversions ................................................. 94 East Traverse Catholic Federal Credit Union ............................................. 90 Empire Business Association .................... 22 Enterprise Printing .................................... 92 Fischer’s Happy Hour ............................... 35 Foothills Café & Motel ............................. 93 Forget-Me-Not Florist............................... 44
• Patios • Sidewalks
advertIsers Forty Five North Winery........................... 49 Fountain Point Resort ............................... 60 Front Porch ............................................... 45 Funistrada.................................................. 94 Gabe’s Market ........................................... 55 Gallagher’s Farm Market .......................... 94 Gallery 22.................................................. 42 Gills Pier Vineyard & Winery ................... 67 Glen Arbor Arts Association ..................... 27 Glen Arbor Botanicals .............................. 28 Glen Arbor Realty ..................................... 26 Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce ............. 6 Good Harbor Grill..................................... 28 Good Old Books ....................................... 32 Grand Traverse Lighthouse....................... 38 Handz on Art ............................................. 68 Hansen Foods ............................................ 41 Herb Connection ....................................... 92 Hollyhocks & Vine ................................... 92 Homestead Resort ....................................... 4 Houghton, Matthew A. DO ....................... 20 Immanuel Lutheran Leland....................... 35 Immanuel Lutheran Suttons Bay .............. 44 Indigo Bluffs ............................................. 99 Inland Seas Education Assoc. ................... 42 Interlochen Center for the Arts ................. 18 Jaffe’s Resale ............................................ 51 Jolli Lodge ................................................ 35 Kasson Sand & Gravel.............................. 54 Kiss Carpet .................................................. 7 Korner Gem ................................................ 8 La Becasse ................................................ 64 Lake Leelanau Excavating ........................ 87 Laker Shakes ........................................... 103 Larkin Group............................................. 49 Leelanau Chalets ....................................... 50 Leelanau Cheese ....................................... 64 Leelanau Cigar .......................................... 45 Leelanau Coffee Roasting ......................... 29 Leelanau County Planning Dept. ............ 107 Leelanau Family Vacation Rentals ........... 99 Leelanau Historical Society ...................... 35 Leelanau Peninsula Chamber.................... 14
• Driveways • Outcropping Steps
Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge ..........Back Leelanau Urgent Care ............................... 41 Leelanau Vacation Rental ......................... 26 Leelanau Watersports ................................ 85 Leland Chamber of Commerce ................. 33 Leland Lodge Resort............................... 101 Leland Toys ............................................... 33 Levin, Judy – Realtor ................................ 17 Liberty Bell Quilts .................................... 54 Liberty Vintage Charters, LLC ................. 42 Light of Day Organic Teas ........................ 90 Lighting Center ......................................... 88 Lil Bo’s...................................................... 92 Lima Bean ................................................. 70 Lord and Lady Construction ..................... 36 Manitou Island Transit .............................. 30 Manitou Medical Center ........................... 97 Manor ........................................................ 29 Maple City Health Club ............................ 54 Maple Lane Resort .................................... 98 Mardi Black .............................................. 90 Michigan Artists Gallery........................... 69 Natures Rentals ......................................... 56 Northport Comm. Arts Center .................. 15 Northern Lumber .................................... 111 Northport Building Supply ....................... 97 Northport Fitness ...................................... 36 Northwoods Hardware .............................. 78 Oltersdorf Realty..................................... 114 Orchard Creek ........................................... 47 Overhead Door ........................................ 107 Painted Bird .............................................. 45 Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse .................... 49 Pegtown Station ...................................... 102 Peninsula Pavers ..................................... 108 Pennington Collection............................... 36 Prescription Shop ...................................... 87 Radio Shack .............................................. 45 Red Lion Motor Lodge ............................. 99 River.......................................................... 84 Riverside Inn ........................................... 102 Roxane ...................................................... 34 Rustic Roots .............................................. 30
• Waterscapes • Seawalls
• Retaining Walls • Boulder Walls
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Ruth Conklin ........................................... 110 Secret Garden ............................................ 22 See for Miles ............................................. 51 Seeco ....................................................... 115 Shady Lane Cellars ................................... 63 Shady Trails Camp ...................................... 3 Shugart Builders ....................................... 87 Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak .................... 24 Sporck Tileart ............................................ 68 Sportsman Shop ........................................ 29 St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church ............... 20 Stander Marine .......................................... 10 Stone House Bread.................................... 68 Stubbs........................................................ 66 Sugarfoot Saloon....................................... 56 Sugarloaf ................................................. 112 Sunset Lodge........................................... 100 Suttons Bay Artwalk ................................. 13 Suttons Bay Skin Care .............................. 56 Sylvan Inn ............................................... 100 Synchronicity ............................................ 28 Tamarack Art Gallery................................ 57 Tampico..................................................... 34 Thistledown Shoppe ................................. 45 Traverse Area Title .................................... 88 Treeline Gallery ........................................ 71 Trend Window & Design ............................ 5 Two Fish Gallery....................................... 35 Union Yoga ............................................... 51 Van’s Garage ............................................. 30 Varley Kelley Properties ........................... 34 Venture Properties ..................................... 62 Village at Bay Ridge ............................... 113 Village Cheese Shanty .............................. 30 Visit Up North Vacation Rentals ............. 109 Watershed Center ...................................... 20 Wild Cherry Resort ................................. 101 Wildflowers ............................................... 28 Willow Vineyards ..................................... 67 Wright Penning & Beamer........................ 93
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PLAY THE BEST GREENS IN THE COUNTY 18 CHALLENGING HOLES PAR 72 Enjoy Great Golf in a Relaxed Atmosphere Pro-shop and Grill • Driving Range
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Serving Leelanau and Grand Traverse Counties Residential, Commercial and Vacant Properties Primary and Investment Homes
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COMMERCIAL BUILDING & MARINA
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64,000 sq ft & Private Marina 12935 S West Bayshore Dr , T.C.
150’ Lake Leelanau 7592 Melissa Dr, T.C.
WATERFRONT HOMES
100’ N Lake Leelanau 4000 N Lake Leelanau Dr, Leland Twp
100’ West GT Bay 1175 S Nanagosa Trail, SB
150’ West GT Bay 125 S Nanagosa Trail, SB
100’ West GT Bay 741 S Nanagosa Trail, SB
WATERFRONT HOMES
95’ West GT Bay 581 S Nanagosa Trail, SB
200’ West GT Bay 2625 S Cherry Tree Ln, SB
ACREAGE
100’ Northport Bay 416 S Shore Dr, Northport
WATERFRONT CONDOMINIUMS
Direct Frontage Suttons Bay 796 N St Joseph, Unit 41, SB
5+ Acres 2521 N Evergreen Valley, SB
100’ West GT Bay 3752 S Lee Point Rd, SB
WATER VIEW
Lake Michigan Views 3638 Bay Bluffs Dr, Cedar
Direct Frontage Suttons Bay West Bay Views 788 N St Joseph, Unit 16, SB 1860 S Cherry Blossom Lane, SB
SUTTONS BAY HOMES
DOWNTOWN TRAVERSE CITY
Commercial / Residential 118 N St. Mary’s, SB
100’ West GT Bay 1221 S Nanagosa Trail, SB
In Town Duplex 318-320 W Seventh St, TC
Condo with 2 Car Garage 206 Boardman Ave, Unit 7, TC
56 Acres Donner Rd, SB
DOWNTOWN LELAND
Walk to dinner & beach! 300 S Fourth St, Leland
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Sunrise Bay Views Blue Water Ridge, SB
WATER VIEW VACANT PARCELS
Bay View & Creek Frontage Belanger Creek, SB
Seasonal Views 1270 S Bay View Trail, SB
Lake Michigan View & 10 Acres N Manitou Trail, Northport
Traverse City & Bay Views 4498 Buteo Dr, TC
Lake Leelanau Views 8121 S Bingham Ridge Dr, TC
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