The Leelanau Almanac for the Week of July 1-7, 2010
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July 1, 2010
February 5, 2010
Photo Friday: Sundown on Lake Michigan by crlitberg
I know that we are using one of crlitberg's photos on the almanac this week. When I saw this one, an immediate feeling of peace came over me. I knew that I had to use it for our Friday Photo. Be sure to view Sundown on Lake Michigan in the larger size, and check out crlitberg's photostream.
January 29, 2010
January 15, 2010
Photo Friday: P1000553 by downstreamer
downstreamer has some great winter beach shots, like this one P1000553. Check them out at downstreamer's photostream on flickr.
October 16, 2009
Photo Friday: Mill Creek in Fall by Pentax K1000 Gal
Mill Creek in Fall by Pentax K1000 Gal
Where is your favorite fall spot in Leelanau? I agree with Pentax Gal with her choice of Mill Creek in Northport. Please be sure to check out here other photos in her flickr slideshow.
October 7, 2009
Leelanau Almanac for the Week of Oct 1 – 7
This week Leelanau.com had a couple interesting feature stories. Cougar siting have been common in northern Michigan. Take a look at the photos in the Leelanau Cougar story, and judge for yourself. Autumn in Leelanau County. Cherie also graced us with her beautiful writing in the story Autumn in Leelanau County. Don't miss Marshall & Mary Collins' Fried Chicken Dinner benefit for the Northport Promise on Sunday, October 18. And we showed how even storms are beautiful in Leelanau on Photo Friday: Stormy weather by danenmolly
Week's Weather
Fall colors are starting out slow this season. Currently only patches of color, with red, yellows, and russets.
Oct 6: Rainy & 50 (54/44)
Oct 5: Partly sunny & 55 (57/41)
Oct 4: Cloudy & 54 (54/48)
Oct 3: Mostly cloudy & 54 (54/44)
Oct 2: Cloudy & 50 (50/44)
Oct 1: Partly sunny & 55 (55/30)
Post your comments about the week's news, observations of the weather or the natural world or events below!
You'll also want to check out the Leelanau Calendar and the latest news and features from Leelanau, Traverse City and the surrounding area in our blog! Here's October 2008 archive, and Leelanau Almanac for the Week of September 24 - September 30.
Autumn in Leelanau County
Autumn in Leelanau County has about as much charm as Antonio Banderas in an Armani suit...which is to say, plenty and how. The air is crisp as green apple, cider flows like rivers and grapevines heavy with labor, anticipate the ease of their burden. Driving along county roads you will notice pumpkins prime for picking. Look up and see deciduous forests revealing, over and over, the breadth of their majesty: orange and gold, umber and scarlet--rainbows reaching for the sky and explosions of color stretch towards the waning sun.
On a sunny day, hiking at Pyramid Point along the lake shore or at Woolsey Lake in the woods of Northport transports you from a hectic life to immediate serenity. The birds sing their last goodbyes to friends not suited for cold. The squirrels and rabbits rustle in the trees, scurrying to save up. Acorns are dripping from trees. Still, it's just you and the animals, too busy to pay you mind. Nearer to the lake, maybe you hear the waves hitting the shore. Look up, a bald eagle!
There are gusty days, too, for what charisma lacks suspense? Lake Michigan is sleepy on some autumnal days, the waves lap at the shore, one after another, after another, pausing. Last week, however, the waves ravaged the shoreline and at Van's Beach in Leland, there were three adventurers kite boarding and surfing amid of the fury. The entire scene reminded me of snorkeling in Hawaii, when I came upon a great manta ray, maybe 12 feet long, skimming the sea floor the same measure below me. A moment of great silence and awe. Back in Leland, the kites were dancing and twirling, silently, in the blustery air, swirling and twirling ballet dancers moving to a Beethoven symphony in a measured time invisible to the ear. Poor weather, I hear some say. Not poor at all. Grab a jacket and see the show.
All seasons are splendid in Leelanau, but autumn is particularly divine. Like your living room, after the guests leave, it is lush with space--room to breathe--with all the familiarity of a summer's day wrapped in a woolly sweater, holding a mug of warm cider. Drink it up. Drink it up. Imbibe the flavors of fall in Northern Michigan until the sweet memory of abundance holds on your taste buds. Winter is coming, but for today, remember to feast.
The photos are Crystal River by jsorbieus and Kiteboarding IV by farlane. Speaking of "feast", feast your eyes on this Fall slideshow from the Leelanau (dot com) pool on Flickr! (more...)
October 2, 2009
Photo Friday: Stormy weather by danenmolly
This photo, Stormy weather by danenmolly, reminds us that even stormy days are still beautiful in Leelanau. Please check out danemolly's other photos on flickr.
Also, remember, if you submit your photos of Leelanau to the Leelanau (dot com) flickr group, you may see your photos featured on Photo Friday or on various posts on the Leelanau.com blog.
July 23, 2009
Leelanau Almanac for the Week of July 16 – 22, 2009
Photo: Untitled by ElizabethNaomi (Elizabeth Klueck)
Stories from the week started with the Sugar Loaf Vision, where Cleveland and Centerville Townships, the Leelanau County Planning Department, and many concerned citizens met to discuss the future of the Sugar Loaf Property. Another concern that was focused on, was the state funding cuts to Early Childhood Education and how it impacts the Leelanau Children's Center, the article also highlighted the LCC's annual Pig Roast. A couple of great events featured were the Art Leelanau Benefit & Exhibition and the 5th Annual Traverse City Film Festival. On Friday, we got a little playful with this cute Otter photo by SRJacobs.
Week's Weather
We had a little sun, a little rain, and a couple days of meteorological confusion that are mercifully over.
July 21, 2009: Partly cloudy & 80 (83/53)
July 20, 2009: Partly sunny & 75 ( 77/47)
July 19, 2009: Mostly sunny & 70 (72/47)
July 18, 2009: Overcast & 60 (63/56)
July 17, 2009: Mostly cloudy & 65 (66/56)
July 16, 2009: Partly sunny & 75 (79/47)
Post your comments about the week's news, observations of the weather or the natural world or events below!
You'll also want to check out the Leelanau Calendar and the latest news and features from Leelanau, Traverse City and the surrounding area in our blog! Here's July 2008 archive and also the Leelanau Almanac for the Week of July 9-15, 2009 and Leelanau Almanac for the Week of July 23 - 29, 2009.
