Cherry Blossom Tour returns to Leelanau County May 10

For years, Leelanau County celebrated the Cherry Blossom Tour, but had long been discontinued the practice. Until this year, that is. Next Saturday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. you can get on board a BATA bus to tour one of the most beautiful spots on Earth. It's easy to get jaded when you live in the midst of it, but take the time to stop and savor the blossoms this spring. You won't regret it. And those are the memories that help get us through February!

The buses leave every 20 minutes from the Connie Binsfeld center in Lake Leelanau to make one-hour trips through Leelanau’s orchard country. They'll stop at three three orchards, where you can attend planned events, take pictures and enjoy the beauty of spring in Leelanau. The event is free, and maps will be available for those who prefer to drive their own vehicles.

Learn more from this article the Leelanau Enterprise, one of the event sponsors, along with the Leelanau Conservancy, the Leelanau Enterprise and the Leelanau Soil Conservation District.

To get into the spirit of things, check out Andy McFarlane's Cherry Blossom slideshow.

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