In like a lion… March has arrived, and with it, mighty winds. And a quick trip to the Straits to see the ice that has collected along the shore. Even in the fog and dwindling daylight, the ice is captivating. If anyone would like to highlight a photo or two, send it and a short paragraph to: support@lelandreport.com OR… Read more »
(Report by Jim) The Old Art Building is currently decorated with some fabulous ice sculptures. Mark Smith got a great one with the sun rising behind it. Thanks to Kathleen Snedeker and Mark Smith for allowing me to use these. They all look great with the last snow that fell around them. Go take a look! I’m waiting for the… Read more »
(Report by Jim) I apologize for the lack of reports lately, I have had quite a few messages and even phone calls asking if there was anything wrong. Well, Keith is not physically able to do this every day and it’s better that he not have the responsibility. I am in Illinois, but I have begun the process of searching… Read more »
(Report by Jim) Teichner Preserve is a Leelanau Conservancy area on Lime Lake Rd. It’s a short third of a mile walk to the East side of Lime Lake, but I made the most of it. During the Spring and Summer, it should be a treat with the boardwalk through the marsh and some possible Blue Flag Irises, which I’ve… Read more »
(Report by Jim) I was looking for some ice boats today to run the drone over but none of the boats were sailing this afternoon. Instead, I took it up to the top of Whaleback and got the sun setting against the shoreline. I never tire of that view. It’s very clear how little ice has accumulated along the shore… Read more »
(Report by Jim) I read someone spotted a sunken sailboat in Nedows Bay so I headed out at lunch to see if I could find it with the drone, but no luck. I think it was a red herring! But it wasn’t a total loss as the frozen lake is sporting some cool abstract patterns. I saw some people skating… Read more »
(Report by Jim) Out on the X-Country trails again today! This time it was Palmer Woods down near Glen Arbor on Wheeler Road. These trails have a much better base with some well established grooves. There are some gentle uphill climbs and some steeper downhills depending on which direction you take. I went in numerical order for a total of… Read more »
(Report by Jim) Socially distanced Zoom party for Mom and Dad’s 60th this afternoon. Here are some shots from my journeys yesterday and today. The bottom one remonded me of the Leelanau State Park trail from yesterday
(Report by Jim) This afternoon, I headed up to cross country ski a trail I’ve hiked many times in the Summer. There is a extra “Winter Sports Loop” on the Mud Lake Trail at the end of Densmore just south of Leelanau State Park. The condition of the trail is just barely ski-able with no more than an inch of… Read more »
Past Glen Haven where the iconic red Cannery building sits, M-209 runs to the old Life Saving station, and beyond that, to a parking lot for the trailhead of the Sleeping Bear Point trail. We weren’t the only ones out there on a mild Sunday afternoon. A dusting of snow played up the contrast in this wild dunes landscape. It… Read more »