The canoe trip down Crystal River is one of my favorite things in Leelanau. So here are some pictures from a family trip in July 2004 of Rebecca and Rob Pritchard (my daughter and son in law).

– Anne Slater, Ardmore, PA

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

Text from previous posting, click here.

– Jere Brown, Traverse City, MI