Soaking in the last of the colors

Fall is ever fleeting and so is the color. Nothing is better than taking a drive on the Leelanau Peninsula during prime fall color.

My favorite type of day is taking a trip from the top of the peninsula in Northport all the way down M-22 heading towards the Empire. This route is marked with breathtaking views from the Grand Traverse Lighthouse through curvy roadway to Leland, down Good Harbor Bay into beautiful Port Oneida; through Glen Arbor; up the dunes Glen Haven, then finish it off with a hike in Empire. Mix in some treats and several more photos, making it a time to remember when the weather turns gray and cold.

Although peak may have passed, there is still plenty of color to be soaked up for the last week of October.