Category Archives: Fishtown

Vol XVI # 073 – Started Out Sunny, Storms On the Way

A beautiful beginning to another fine day.   Mid-afternoon the clouds started rolling in and thunderstorms are forecasted for the overnight.  Above the harbor parking lot is being prepared for the 2016 Leland Wine Festival.   Below is a vineyard where this years crop might be featured at a future festival.      

Vol XVI # 070 – A Cold and Windy Day

Brrrrr  best describes this mornings weather, cold and windy.  I wore my winter coat with a hood and was glad I did when I ventured out to the shore.  I’m having a difficult time walking, especially uphill and in the sand, so I’m not sure how long I can continue to visit my favorite morning destinations.  I’ll do it until… Read more »

Vol XVI # 069 – Meggen’s Monday

  Clear skies this morning offered a delightful reprieve from the weekend’s rain and clouds: blue skies over Fishtown. Earlier this weekend, we met Lucy at Stander Marine in Leland – calmly riding along as her master goes about his work. Also it’s a great time to walk the trail at Leelanau Conservancy’s Houdek Dunes Natural Area to see the… Read more »

Vol XVI # 063 – Last Day in May

It’s a beautiful last day in May.  Memorial Day weekend turned out pretty nice in spite of the earlier forecasts last week.  Below is the “Welcome to Summer” party at the Cove yesterday.  Today continues the great Weather with the possibility of rain tomorrow.   

Vol XVI # 051 – Those Nice Days Are Here Again

   Sport and commercial fishing are what Fishtown is all about.  Always a nice sight watching the boats head out to Big Blue.     Tune into AM580 Friday at 11:30 EST, we are going to be talking with Colleen Wares about the Leland Report Book.  You can also listen live online