Category Archives: Harbor

Vol XV #156 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    August 31, 2015    5 Comments on Vol XV #156 – Meggen’s Monday

It was a weekend full of end-of-summer hubbub in Leland. It felt like summer!  With great sadness we announce the passing of Leo Jerry G. Shea, one of the mainstays of our Leland Community.  Our heartfelt condolences to his wife Patty,  Katie, Loretta, Michael,  Kevin, Kerry and their families.     

Vol XV #154 – Some Days Don’t Start Out Nice

Keith Burnham    August 29, 2015    1 Comment on Vol XV #154 – Some Days Don’t Start Out Nice

      A rainy morning, but the clouds thinned and the sun came out to make it nice again.  This past week has been a bummer for our visitors and renters as far as the outdoor activities go, but the merchants didn’t do to badly.,.  

Vol XV #142 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    August 17, 2015    2 Comments on Vol XV #142 – Meggen’s Monday

   It was a very summery weekend in Leland. The harbor was teeming with activity of all sorts – as many boats as could fit, lots of people enjoying the beach, and swimming to cool down in this genuinely warm stretch of August. The crew of the Joy pulled one net from the lake: an indication that our summer season… Read more »

Vol XV #141 – Van’s Beach

Keith Burnham    August 16, 2015    3 Comments on Vol XV #141 – Van’s Beach

  I really don’t know how many pictures I’ve taken from this very same spot over the past 14+ years, It’s not always as beautiful as it was this morning, but always makes you feel good just being there.  The raft below was washed onshore at the south end of the upper Lake Leelanau two weeks ago.  If it’s yours or belongs… Read more »

Vol XV #134 – Ready, Set, Go

Keith Burnham    August 9, 2015    No Comments on Vol XV #134 – Ready, Set, Go

  A beautiful Sunday morning in Leland, especially if you caught the Big One on The Cutter Too.  The rest of the catch was pretty special also.  It’s been a great season for the sports fisherman this year.  

Vol XV #124 – Van’s Beach On a Breezy Morning

Keith Burnham    July 30, 2015    4 Comments on Vol XV #124 – Van’s Beach On a Breezy Morning

  The morning began breezy with a chance of beautiful and it was.  The harbor was full up with a few hanger backs because of the wind out of the west at 16 mph. Of course local businesses like this a lot as it keeps captive boaters in town to shop and dine.   

Vol XV #120 – Cloud Wars

Keith Burnham    July 26, 2015    5 Comments on Vol XV #120 – Cloud Wars

   One of the great Sunday joys we have available here in Leelanau County are the Church Chicken Dinners.  Today it was Holy Rosary in Isadore and it’s finger lickin good. Jack Duffy and his family invited Biscuit to join them in a photo shoot.