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In the heart of Leelanau wine country stay at Sugarland

Want to be in the middle of Northern Michigan’s wine country?

Looking for a retreat in the heart of beautiful Leelanau County? Sugarland is located in the Cedar area between Leland and Glen Arbor. This beautiful home offers comfy accommodations and easy access to everything in the county. Good Harbor Beach which is on miles of [...]

5 reasons to Take a Girls trip & Visit Up North-Traverse City

For a fun filled weekend head to Traverse City-the city by the Bay! This welcoming waterfront community has it all. 5 reasons to go now:

You want to reconnect with nature
For those looking to escape the bustle of busy city life, this area boasts wide open spaces of lush areas of natural beauty, big blue water, [...]

Traverse City & Area Fall Color Tours

Best Enjoyed: Late September to Mid-October
Approximate Length: 190 miles
Fall is the season of the grape, where local vineyards harvest the future Chardonnays, Rieslings and Pinot Grigios. Combine a color tour of the region with a visit to Michigan’s wine country – a feast for the eye and the palate.
Choose one or several of the 19 wineries [...]

What is going on in Glen Arbor & surrounding area in August?

There is never a shortage of interesting things to do and see on the west side of the Leelanau Peninsula. Check out some of these ideas to include in your vacation plans.  

Beach Bards Bonfire, By Heart Poetry, Storytelling, Music Ongoing Event
10 – midnight w Children’s Hour @ 8:30
Glen Arbor – Leelanau School Beach, one [...]

Northern Michigan travels. Tell us where you like to go. Is there a special beach, hiking trail, diner?Northport, Leland, Traverse City, Elk Rapids, Suttons Bay, Interlochen.We want to know!

Visiting the great “Up North” is an experience to be shared. With miles of pristine waters, big blue skies, miles of hiking and biking, star gazing, festivals, nature watching and well the list just goes on and on. Whether it is baseball or fudge, napping under a tree or dining at your fav eatery, we [...]

Tall Ship Sailing Grand Traverse Bay Northern Michigan

A rare opportunity to sail on a tall ship can be had on Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City.Sailing out of Traverse City the Tall Ship Manitou offers a noon,afternoon and evening sail.Featuring Wine Tasting Cruises and Family Packages this is one memorable trip that won’t soon be forgotten. www.tallshipsailing.com/
 

State/National Parks Leelanau County Grand Traverse County

There are a host of beautiful state parks that are perfect for hiking, site seeing, picnicing and more. General information is listed below. If you need a cottage or home to stay in while you enjoy the area, Visit Up North Vacation Rentals has some terrific accommodations. www.visitupnorth.com .Their seasoned staff knows the area well [...]

Signs of Spring! Cherry Blossom Tour Coming Soon!

Cherry Blossom Tour Set For May 16
Volunteers are announcing plans to hold the Second Annual Leelanau Cherry Blossom Tour on Saturday, May 16, with tour buses complete with local guides dparting from and returning to Eagles Ridge Conference Center in Peshawbestown.
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians has joined founding organizations the [...]

The Mackinac Bridge. How far do we have to go?

A trip to the bridge can be part of your vacation plans. With just a short day trip you can include this in your vacation memories. Plan on stopping at farmstands, cafes, gift shops and more.

From:
Traverse City – 110 miles
Suttons Bay – 126 miles
Northport – 138 miles
Leland – 136 miles
Glen Arbor – 137 miles
Interlochen – [...]

Planning ahead for September

Beautiful September with the end of summer in the air ,the thought of a slower pace, fall color, walks in the forest, wine tours all will keep you busy having fun. This season brings still exciting things to do in the local community. Farmer markets offer their tasty harvest, new wines are ready to be shared, [...]

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