From the journal
Exploring Leelanau Peninsula and Sleeping Bear Dunes, Michigan
I have been back from vacation in Traverse City for two weeks and I am officially slacking! I have wanted…

One of our favorite spots on Leelanau Peninsula is Fishtown..
It is a collection of weathered fishing shanties, docks, fish tugs, charter boats and smokehouses along the Leland River in Leland, Michigan.
Fishtown has our all-time favorite sandwich shop- the Village Cheese Shanty.