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Palmer Woods Forest Reserve, a Leelanau Conservancy property, is perhaps the best location in the upper half of the Lower Peninsula for mountain biking. Courtesy photo
Biking your way through the county
Leelanau County has many trail systems, for all kinds of biking and hiking, even some for those that want a mountain biking experience. Leelanau County offers a wide-variety of trails for every kind of nature enthusiast, even some for the thrill-seekers. Hiking and biking thrive through the land and many take to two wheels to explore the county. When describing the state of biking in the county, Nick Wierzba the owner of local bike shop, Suttons Bay Bikes, said it has, “Never been better.” 07/10/2024 03:48 PM
DeYoung Natural Area is managed by the Leelanau Conservancy and includes lakeshore, cedar forest, naturalized fields, and active farmland. Pictured here are parts of the edible forest stationed along the trail at the natural area that people will see. Enterprise photos by Meakalia Previch-...
Trail finds in Leelanau County
The trails and natural areas of Leelanau County are filled with eye-catching scenery all yearlong, but perhaps one of the most interesting parts about the land are the plants, flowers, insects, and animals that inhabit it. 07/10/2024 03:48 PM
Members of this family can explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore as one group thanks to the Friends of Sleeping Bear. Courtesy photo
Volunteers improve park access
Laurie Pope, co-chair of the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes accessibility committee, said that the organization is in the process of acquiring a wheelchair bike that will park users will be able to reserve online, like their track chairs. She said they hope to make this service available to the national lakeshore’s visitors in the coming months. 07/10/2024 03:48 PM
Trailblazers on the Heritage Trail
Trailblazers on the Heritage Trail
Being a trailblazer in Leelanau County means embracing the area’s natural beauty by hiking and biking on its local trails. Traverse City native Jim Hirtreiter and Bob Resh spent their Sunday cruising down the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail from Bohemian Road to Glen Arbor and back. 07/10/2024 03:48 PM
Jim DuFresne, author of “The Trails of M-22: 48 of the Most Beautiful Paths Along Michigan’s Most Beautiful Highway,” stands at Isle Royale National Park. DuFresne recently retired after 45 years of writing guidebooks and settled down at the family cottage in Elk Rapids. DuFresne’s bibliog...
Book focused on 48 trails off M-22
After writing guidebooks for nearly 45 years, Jim DuFresne decided to hang up his hat and retire across Grand Traverse Bay in Elk Rapids. He sat down with the Leelanau Enterprise to talk about his career, writing process, and one of the bestselling guidebooks for Leelanau County. 07/10/2024 03:48 PM
O’Connor honored
O’Connor honored
Blake O’Connor of Traverse City was named to The University of Alabama Presidents List for spring semester 2024. A total of 13,103 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). 07/10/2024 03:48 PM
Participating dock hosts in last year’s Lake Leelanau Poker Float dressed up and decorated their spaces based on the theme “my hometown.” This year’s poker float event theme is “countries of the Olympics.” Photo courtesy of Emily DeFour
Lake Leelanau Poker Float set for July 21
The annual Lake Leelanau Poker Float fundraiser is set to be held once again on Sunday, July 21, with this year’s theme being “Countries of the Olympics.” This will be the second year the event takes to the water to help raise funds and awareness about controlling the invasive Eurasian Watermilfoil in Lake Leelanau. All funds raised will go towards the Friends of Lake Leelanau, a local nonprofit dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality and beauty of the lake, including financing the prevention, monitoring, and control of invasive species. 07/10/2024 03:48 PM
The Mahoney family 23 strong — adults and children — celebrated the 4th in Omena. Courtesy photo
18 candidates seek mayor’s post in Omena
The 2024 Omena Mayor elections are in full swing! There is a diverse field of 18 candidates. While the candidates are required to have a residence in Greater Omena, anyone can vote. The every-three-year election is a fundraiser for the Omena Historical Society (OHS). You can vote at the Election Center Board in front of the Omena Historical Society, or on-line at omenahistoricalsociety. org. Vote early and vote often! Be sure to read all of the candidates’ nomination forms. They are quite entertaining. 07/10/2024 03:48 PM
Wilcox tribute concert Saturday
Wilcox tribute concert Saturday
The West Virginia University Alumni Band, along with members of the Northport Community Band, will present “A Tribute Concert for Don Wilcox” on Saturday, July 13 7 p.m. at the Northport Public School auditorium. 07/10/2024 03:48 PM
Blood drive today at County building
Blood drive today at County building
The League of Women Voters of Leelanau County, Suttons Bay Community Church and Versiti will hold a blood drive today from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the board meeting room at the Leelanau County Government Center. Please note that the hours and room have changed. The Board Meeting room is on the main level to the left of where you enter the building. 07/10/2024 03:48 PM
St. Mary preschoolers Madelyn Loomis, Olivia Hebert and Valentine Moua enjoy driving the new St. Mary School playground bus generously funded by the Oleson Foundation. Courtesy photo
St. Mary gets new playground
St. Mary School installed new playground equipment that increases play opportunities, especially for younger children, thanks to a generous grant awarded by the Oleson Foundation. 07/10/2024 03:48 PM
LEELANAU HISTORY
LEELANAU HISTORY
Property owners adjacent to the Reynolds Street road end access in Leland Township have filed a federal lawsuit claiming a “taking” of their property without just compensation. Attorneys for the Abigail M. 07/10/2024 03:48 PM
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