Leelanau Peninsula
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The Leelanau
Peninsula is a peninsula of
the U.S.
state of Michigan that
extends about 30 miles (50 km) from the Lower Peninsula
of Michigan into Lake
Michigan. Leelanau
County encompasses the entire peninsula. It
is often referred to as the "little finger" of the mitten-shaped lower
peninsula.
Sleeping
Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is located on the west side of the
peninsula. Leelanau State
Park and the Grand Traverse
Light are located at the northern tip. Grand Traverse
Bay is on the east side and Traverse
City is located at the base of the peninsula on the east side. The North and South Manitou
Islands are located to the northwest of it. Lake
Leelanau is run 13 miles (21 km) through the middle of the peninsula and
covers 8,700 acres (40 km2).
The
steep terrain and large bodies of water produce a milder microclimate than the
more temperate areas further
inland. The Leelanau Peninsula
AVA is known as one of the best Michigan wine regions and
is an American
Viticultural Area (AVA). The peninsula is also a productive fruit region
growing apples and tart cherries.
The Grand
Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa are a group of Native
Americans who live on the peninsula around Peshawbestown.
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