Taking a back road in Leelanau can seem like daring to go where no man has gone before.  I discovered this beautiful spot some years ago, and every time I return to it I feel I'm traveling back in time to a simpler era when a farm boy might sneak away from his chores to wander down a dusty lane.  I was delighted to discover that one of Leelanau's many artists had painted this scene, and now I only have to look at the print over my fireplace mantel to trigger an imaginary walk on a lazy afternoon. 

– Cara Lee Paige, Kalamazoo & Northport, MI

Just one of the many great times I've been able to have in Leelanau County has been in the 'Sugar Shack' on my brother's property.   It's in a wonderful stand of tall maples near the west arm of the bay, a tad cluttered, but well-seasoned and perfect for hand-crafted maple syrup. 

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Leelanau is our home…my husband and I are two of the few who didn't leave after graduation.  We didn't want to.  The photo is a tree in our back yard.

– Charlene Schlueter, Suttons Bay