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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
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
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
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
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
A group of hikers walk through a grassy field in the Clay Cliffs Natural Area near Leland. Clay Cliffs is one of the Leelanau Conservancy’s “must-see” trails, according to conservancy Communications Specialist Brighid Driscoll. Courtesy photo.
Conservancy’s most popular trails
When it comes to parks and trail systems, Leelanau County offers an embarrassment of riches. Many of the best areas are maintained and protected by the Leelanau Conservancy. But since this organization is steward to over 16,000 acres of land across 28 locations, it can be difficult to know where to start. And so, the newspaper reached out to the Conservancy to ask them which areas were the best of the best. 07/10/2024 03:48 PM
A fast and healthier alternative to typical snacks that people tend to go for can be trail mix. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu
Trail mix on the go: Snacks for the next hike, walk
A fast and healthier alternative to typical snacks that people tend to go for can be trail mix. The popular snack usually features different variations of dried fruits, nuts, granola, seeds, and peanuts, with the ingredients all offering a number of benefits when in need of a source of energy. 07/10/2024 03:48 PM
A column by Alan Campbell
Civil trial teaches reporter
A civil trial in Leelanau that occurred nearly two decades ago taught me much about our legal system. As the judicial branch of government has come under attack from both sides of the aisle, I’ve been reflecting back at what occurred here. 07/10/2024 03:48 PM
Lake Michigan commands respect
Lake Michigan commands respect
The Great Lakes really are inland seas and should be recognized as such by everyone. But more specifically those who enjoy recreating in the water. 07/10/2024 03:48 PM
Support for Ugalde
Support for Ugalde
To the editor: Regardless of your party affiliation, vote for Jolisa Ugalde for treasurer. She is the only candidate with experience in township government. 07/10/2024 03:48 PM
Peer supports Grant
Peer supports Grant
To the editor: It is my pleasure to write this letter in strong support of Jennifer Grant, seeking re-election of Leelanau County Register of Deeds. Jennifer started her career working for Leelanau Title and in 2010 began serving Leelanau County Register of Deeds. 07/10/2024 03:48 PM
Sarah Hoskins of Tandem Ciders pours a growler full of “Sweet William” pear cider at its Suttons Bay tasting room. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
BUBBLY ON THE RISE
Tandem Ciders, fresh off a first-place finish at the Great Lakes International Cider and Pear Competition in May, has been dishing out alcoholic beverages left and right this summer. Tandem Ciders has a few releases on the horizon, including a new Ice Cider. 07/10/2024 03:48 PM

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