(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 »
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(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 »
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(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
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(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 »
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(Report by Jim, 1/28/21) Another milestone reached! Our Leland Reporter Keith is celebrating a 60th wedding anniversary with Mrs. Leland Reporter Joanne. Can’t think of a better place to celebrate it. Congratulations! BTW, I am the cute one in the photo below. You can’t miss me. 😀 Sugar Loaf in the early 1970s. I must have been schussing. Yeah, I… Read more »
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A couple of sunset photos from Meggen for Monday’s Leland Report. I’m including Jim’s report below from a couple of days ago because it is important to be aware of the struggle facing the commercial fishery, and be in contact with your representatives voicing support. I firmly believe the Great Lakes are big enough for the continuity of all forms… Read more »
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(Report by Jim) If you were not aware, there is a struggle going on in the Michigan Legislature regarding commercial fishing rights on Lake Michigan. It could possibly mean the end of commercial fishing in Leland. Please read about the current situation and do what you can to pressure your representatives to do the right thing for the remaining family-owned… Read more »
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(Report by Jim. Photos by Frank Harden) Today’s photos are sent in from Frank Harden, who was around for some Parasailing adventures at Van’s beach. The photo below is the status of the new Leland Public School building. Thanks, Frank! Today was the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as President and Vice-President. One thing we all learned is… Read more »
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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 »
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In honor of Biscuit, the price of remaining 2021 calendars has come down to $10+shipping and all profits will go to Fishtown Preservation (could be over $500)! Get your 2021 Leland Report Calendar! It’s with a heavy heart that I must tell everyone that our beloved Biscuit passed away peacefully overnight. Biscuit came into our lives by fate, after his… Read more »
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