About Leelanau County

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Leelanau, an Indian word meaning: "Delight of Life," certainly reflects what can be seen when traveling this peninsula, one of Michigan’s gems. This name, suggested by Henry Schoolcraft, Michigan’s Indian agent during the mid 1800’s, aptly fits the feeling one gets when looking over the pristine waters, clear blue sky and forested coastlines of Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan.
Leelanau County was officially established in 1863 with Northport as the County Seat until 1882, when it was transferred to Leland. The lighthouse, at the peninsula’s northernmost point, (currently a museum open in the summer), was first constructed in 1858 to guide freighters through the Manitou Passage, and marks the entrance to the Grand Traverse Bay. Leelanau County’s scenery is hard to beat: from the Sleeping Bear Dunes just north of Empire, to inland Lake Leelanau, to the calm waters of Omena and Suttons Bays, there is plenty to do. Not to mention the cherry orchards, or taking the summer ferry from Leland to North Manitou Island. Leelanau County is truly a must-see for anyone who has an interest in Michigan, no matter what season of the year.

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Education



Holy Hill Center, Inc. 201 Second Street, Leland, MI (810)424-5704
Holy Hill Center provides publications, lectures, classes, exhibits and interships and serves as a repository of information regarding indigenous societies. Have a cup of tea and visit with new friends. Take a class. Participate in an ongoing project.
stanetteamy@aol.com (stanetteamy@aol.com)

Leelanau School, The (http://www.leelanau.org/) One Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, MI (231)334-5824
Established in 1929, The Leelanau School is a non-profit, 9-12 grade boarding and day high school located in Glen Arbor, MI. The School is situated on the Crystal River within the 73,000 acre Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and on the western shore of Lake Michigan. Leelanau attracts motivated students particularly interested in the sciences and writing in addition to its challenging college preparatory curriculum. Leelanau offers a setting where, with a faculty/student ratio of 1 to 10, students are encouraged, challenged, and supported to reach their potential. 100% of the graduates go to college each year. A full array of sports (recreational and competitive), arts, community service, and independent study complement a comprehensive academic curriculum.
admissions@leelanau.org (admissions@leelanau.org)

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Campgrounds


Sleepy Bear Campground Empire, MI 231-326-5566
Guaranteed Campground, Electric, Water Hook-ups, Sewer Hook-ups, Flush Toilets, Showers, Swimming Pool, Laundry, Playground, Store, Rental Cabins, Picnic Shelter, Recreation Room.

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Catholic



St. Rita/St. Joseph Catholic Church 8707 Hill Street, Maple City, MI 49664
Phone: (231)228-5823 Father William Lipscomb
Visit our little white country church on the hill overlooking Maple City. Masses: Fridays at 9:00am, Saturdays at 6:00pm, Sundays at 8:00am. Sundays Labor Day thru Memorial Day held at 8:30am.

Church of the Nazarene



Glen Lake New Life Church of the Nazarene (http://www.glnlnaz.com/) 3375 West Burdickville Road, Maple City, MI 49664
Phone: (231) 218-7843 Pastor Damon Carpenter
We are a new church start meeting in the Glen Lake School. Our focus is young families with children. We provide children's ministry. We meet Sunday mornings @ 10:30am. Our mission statement is "Helping ordinary people meet an extraordinary God!"
pastordamon@charter.net (pastordamon@charter.net)

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America



Feast of Victory Lutheran (http://www.feastofvictory.org/) 4400 Mount Hope Road, Acme, MI 49610
Phone: (231)938-1070 Stacey or Virginia
8&11am worship,9:45 Sunday School-All Ages. Summer Worship 8&10am. VBS in
July--Kingdom of the Son, call for details. Join Pastor Jim Helman and the folks at FOV for Traditional, Folk or Contemporary Worship. US 31 North or M-72 East to Mount Hope Rd.
info@feastofvictory.org (info@feastofvictory.org)

Non-Denominational



1st Web Church (http://www.1stwebchurch.org/) 250 Franklin Lake Circle, Oxford, MI 48371
Phone: (248)628-7057
An internet-based church for those who have lost touch, or maybe never got in touch, with the major organized religions. We welcome everyone who feels "there must be something more to life!"
Pastor@1stwebchurch.org (Pastor@1stwebchurch.org)


Leelanau Community Church 245 South Lake Leelanau Drive, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
Phone: (231)256-7838
Our service times are Sunday: 9:30a.m. & 7:30p.m., Wednesday: 7:30p.m. Nursery is provided for all services.

West Side Community Church (http://www.tcwscc.com/) 2314 East Cedar Valley Road, Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone: (231)228-2003
West Side Community Church meets at the West Senior High at 10 AM every
Sunday. WSCC is a warm, casual place of Worship. Come join us.
westsideclark@aol.com (westsideclark@aol.com)