For me, so much about Leelanau involves the senses.  I look at this photo and I hear the gulls, smell the water, feel the sun on my shoulders, and wish for a breeze!

– Cara Lee Paige, Kalamazoo & Northport, MI

Text from previous posting, click here.

– Shelly Meyer, Zeeland, MI

Why Leelanau? The sunsets of course! (find out more about what a 'sun pillar' is and what's going on in this photo of 'Mt KATAJAS' shot on Van's beach in Leland, here:

http://spaceweather.com/archive.php?view=1&day=16&month=03&year=2008

– Ken Scott, Suttons Bay, MI

These cherry trees represent the love of a group of Omena neighbors committed to the beauty of the Leelanau County farmland. We love watching our orchard grow from year to year and are grateful to all who made it possible. While these old trees have since been replaced, maybe this summer or next our new trees will be ready to bear fruit - as our idea to preserve our orchard acreage already has.

– Cathy Stephenson, Omena, MI and Chicago, IL

[Editor’s Note: On Saturday, May 10, we will co-host a beautiful, free "Blossom Day" Bata bus tour with the Leelanau Conservation District and the Leelanau Enterprise. Last week, Conservancy staffers mapped out the most beautiful cherry blossom route imaginable. Make plans to come/be in Leelanau on May 10! Details: http://www.theconservancy.com/Events.html]

Leelanau calls to me
In spring to the forest blanketed with fragrant flowers
In summer to the lake shimmering like blue and green jewels
In fall to the dunes with grasses turning golden
In winter to the land hushed under a blanket of snow
Always to be filled with peace and serenity
And return home renewed.

– Joann Green, Ann Arbor, MI