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People of all ages can meet and greet with farm animals in private tours at JC’s Ooasis. Photo courtesy of Linda Oosse

‘JCs Ooasis’ offers farm experiences for youth

A relatively new farm experience in Lake Leelanau houses an array of animals that people can schedule a private tour to visit and learn more about. Linda Oosse operates “JCs Ooasis,” which is home to dozens of mostly rescued farm animals ranging from goats, guinea pigs, and miniature pigs, to ducks, a miniature horse, and roughly 50 chickens, among many others. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

McCrory is one half of ‘Billy and the kid’

McCrory is one half of ‘Billy and the kid’

Some may know Bill McCrory when he takes the stage at local musician venues with his stage partner Frank Wyzyany, known as Billy and “The Kid.” “It’s kind of a joke that he is my kid, but he’s not really. It’s catchy,” McCrory said. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

Northport goes to the dogs Saturday

Northport goes to the dogs Saturday

The annual Northport Dog Parade is a fun yearly tradition that brings people and their pups together for one epic parade on Saturday. In-person registration begins at 10:30 a.m., and the parade starts at noon, with a fee of $10 per dog. Golf carts and floats are allowed. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

J.C. Oosse, a Lake Leelanau youth in the Michigan State University Leelanau County Extension’s 4-H Program, poses with one of his two animal projects, a bantam cock that placed first in its class at the Northwestern Michigan Fair Monday. Courtesy photo by Linda Oosse

J.C. Oosse, a Lake Leelanau youth in the Michigan State University Leelanau County Extension’s 4-H Program, poses with one of his two animal projects, a bantam cock that placed first in its class at the Northwestern Michigan Fair Monday. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

Peninsula Provisions Owner Kate Vilter Stassen is pictured next to the store’s diverse and specialty wine collection in Lake Leelanau. This week’s Diversion section is devoted to Leelanau Libations. Inside you’ll find: Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu

Peninsula Provisions Owner Kate Vilter Stassen

Peninsula Provisions Owner Kate Vilter Stassen is pictured next to the store’s diverse and specialty wine collection in Lake Leelanau. 07/31/2024 06:36 PM

From vineyard to glass

From vineyard to glass

The vines are readying themselves at Boathouse Vineyards production farm on Amore Road as the grapes prepare for the 2025 harvest. “You have to be extra careful in the wines at all times,” winemaker Doug Olsen said. 07/31/2024 06:36 PM

Scott North of Streetside Grille in Suttons Bay has been serving up drinks and smile for the past decade. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger

Cheers to local watering hole

Streetside Grille bartender Scott North in Suttons Bay leads the ‘Cheers style’ bar throughout the hectic summer season. North, a certified sommelier earned the honor earlier in life before moving to the Leelanau Peninsula. 07/31/2024 06:36 PM

This computer rendering shows what the visitors center for the Traverse City Whiskey Company distillery in Elmwood Township may look like when it’s completed. Courtesy photo.

TC Whiskey marks milestone

This weekend, the Traverse City Whiskey Company (TC Whiskey) will mark a major milestone towards the completion of their new development in Elmwood Township. The company’s president, Chris Frederickson, said they recently finished erecting a 20,000-squarefoot warehouse at 9440 S. Center Highway. 07/31/2024 06:36 PM

Discovery Cruises in Elmwood Township offers a variety of daily scenic narrated bay trips, a happy hour, sunset and themed cruises on board its two deck touring vessel. The main deck itself is fully enclosed with a climate controlled interior and includes large panoramic views to enjoy wit...

Libations on the water: Enjoying the scenery

Along with the numerous wineries and cider tasting rooms found throughout Leelanau County, people can enjoy the same experience on the water via local cruises. Mishe-Mokwa The Manitou Island Transit in Leland features its popular shoreline cruise via the Mishe-Mokwa ferry every evening depending on weather conditions. 07/31/2024 06:36 PM

A variety of cannabis-infused beverages, from ginger ale and classic cola to peach and raspberry iced tea, are available at Olean’s Dispensary in Northport. Courtesy photo

Olean’s offers cannabis-infused beverages

For those looking for an alternative to alcoholic drinks, the growing popularity of cannabisinfused beverages have been an option people tend to choose when searching for something unique that could offer a similar experience. 07/31/2024 06:36 PM

Larry Mawby was a pioneer in the wine industry, specializing in sparkling wines. Enterprise file photo

Bubbly, sparkling wine reason to celebrate

Mawby Winery started in 1973 as the second grape-growers in Leelanau County. In 1984, founder Larry Mawby debuted the vintner’s first sparkling wine. By the late 1990s, the winery had switched production over to exclusively méthode champenoise sparkling wines, and they never looked back. As Mawby puts it, they haven’t “made any table wines this century.” 07/31/2024 06:36 PM

From left to right: Elise, Taylor, Kevin and Emdyn Vann help celebrate the Fourth of July with their Leelanau Tea truck. Courtesy photo

Leelanau Tea selling worldwide

Leelanau Tea continues to be on the rise in 2024, taking claim of a foothold in the craft lemonade and tea industry since opening in 2021. Leelanau Tea owner Kevin Vann said business is going well for the local beverage maker. 07/31/2024 06:36 PM

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