Kate Stahl | September 22, 2011 8:30 amWhile I love a weekend away to the beautiful (and wonderfully convenient) Union Pier, MI, I recently had my first experience with the Leelanau Peninsula, and, while it's a bit of a haul, it's totally worth the drive. Considering the vast numbers of lakes and copious amount of sand in the area (Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, shown above, is a must see), Summer might be the obvious time to make the six-hour trek, but Fall is a sleepier but just as beautiful time to visit. After you arrive, tons of wineries, apple picking, Fall foliage, and some out-of-this-world cuisine await you.Read More