The contours of the land and unexpected sights along country roads enhance the subtle shades of Spring in Leelanau.

– Cara Lee Paige, Kalamazoo & Northport, MI

Did you go on the Leelanau Cherry Blossom Tour? The day was blessed with wonderful sunshine and fresh cherry tree blossoms. Congratulations to the event sponsors (the Leelanau Conservancy being one) for a splendid event. The picture is of Don Gregory co-owner of the Cherry Bay Orchards. Mr. Gregory described the techniques and challenges that come with raising and harvesting cherries. Picture perfect day!

– Lou Ricord, Empire, MI

This picture was taken at the New Mission Organics Farm, just north of Omena, which is owned by friends. Nothing prettier than a cherry blossom!

– Mary Query, Traverse City, MI

One of the many things we look forward to in Leelanau are the spring flowers. About this time each year my wife and I pick up the "In Bloom" flower list from the Park Headquarters and hike the Empire Bluff trail. The flowers are great this year! Do you know your flowers? Can you tell a Dutchman's breeches from a Squirrel-corn flower? Having them growing side-by-side (and a flower book in hand) made our hike this year very satisfying.

– Lou Ricord, Empire, MI

Lady Slipper photo taken at Houdek Dunes Natural Area.

– Phil Stinson, Northwille, MI