This photo, taken on M-204 near the Covered Wagon Farm Market.

– Sarah Councilor, Southgate, MI

Speaking of cherry blossoms….this year’s Second Annual Blossom Tour is set for Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 10 am to 2 pm. Save the date and plan to attend. Last year this event was a huge hit. It includes a free bus tour to see the beautiful blossoms and a free cherry brat lunch. More details will be posted soon on our website. This week’s Leelanau Enterprise (our co-sponsor, along with the Leelanau Conservation District) has a story on it and a fun parody of our event compared to the National Cherry Festival held in Washington DC.

High gusts of wind along Empire Beach.

– Michael Collier, Maple City & Birmingham, MI

Amaryllis in full bloom.

– Maxi Neugebauer, Traverse City, MI

Photos from our summer 2008 Leelanau album. Leelanau Pines Camping resort. Our summer place for 22 years. One of two American Bald Eagles flying over Lake Leelanau.

– Terri Premo-Peaphon, Lansing, MI

I took this photo through the glass. I did not want to scare him away by opening the door.

– Maxi Neugebauer, Traverse City, MI