Step inside the Charles and Hattie Olsen Farmhouse and red barn, home to Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, for an introductory, educational journey into the historic life of the pioneers in the region. Open July 20 @ 11:00 am – October 12 @ 5:00 pm. Park Pass required. […]
Category: Things to do
Foraging
A guide to foraging. Visitors and locals alike get excited about the apparent abundance of treasures found in this special region. From the pristine Lake Michigan shoreline found up and […]
Spend Local campaigns gain traction
The Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce strives to add value to its business members, and help to attract locals and visitors to the region through festive “off season” happenings. Including […]
Art Exhibition: Food is Art/Art is Food
Visual artists throughout time have found food a rich, inspiring subject. The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s next exhibition, Food Is Art / Art Is Food, takes an expanded view of […]
Winterfest 2021 // Revamped
Glen Lake WinterFest would be cancelled, right? We just couldn’t envision people, strangers, neighbors, shoulder to shoulder on the decks of Boonedocks to sample chili – in a world still […]
Travel to Glen Arbor: COVID-19 Info
Updated December 2021 Each person has the responsibility to protect themselves and others by adhering to mandates and safety recommendations. As you plan to travel or relocate, we hope the […]
Signs of Spring
While Springtime in Northern Michigan still includes snow on the ground longer than we’d like to admit, it brings hope and experiences we so desperately crave. Gray days are replaced […]
Holiday “Shop local” events in Glen Arbor
Visit Glen Arbor & Shop Local for the Holidays. Join us for a variety of anticipated holiday-themed shopping events in Glen Arbor, taking place Thanksgiving weekend & beyond. Open to […]
NEW Kettles trail opens in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Kettles Trail the newest trail just opened Oct 2019. Located in the “Bow Lakes” area of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, giving hikers a look into the glacial phenomena that took place in the region offering a variety of topography from compact earth to steep hills, ponds, bogs and kettle topography. […]
Top list of things to do while visiting the Glen Arbor area
Enjoy the natural beauty of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Glen Lake, Lake Michigan and the surrounding towns. Summer is prime tourist season, so if you plan to visit, […]