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The Best Nature Escape in the Midwest

Welcome to one of the most beautiful natural areas in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Come and enjoy 35 miles of Lake Michigan's coastline, explore North and South Manitou Islands, and of course climb the dunes!

In fact, in August, the Lakeshore was voted the Most Beautiful Place in America by Good Morning America viewers! Read more . . .
 
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Winter at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Winter in the park brings snow-laden pines, glistening white fields, and ice-fringed shores. Come play. Join a Saturday snowshoe hike, ski the trails, explore the ice-sculpted shoreline. Pets are welcome to romp in the snow, but, as always, must be on a six-foot leash and must stay off all designated ski trails.

Are you one of our wonderful VIPs? If so, we'd love to hear what you think about the program. Check out our VIP comment form.
 
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Making the most of your time

There are plenty of things to do in the Lakeshore: even in the winter (check out the Visitors Guide below). Visit the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center to learn more about the National Lakeshore. The visitor center is located on M-72 in Empire, MI. Hearing technology is available at the front desk and for ranger-led Programs. Rangers and volunteers are on duty every day to answer your questions about the park and the surrounding area.

To learn more, download a copy of our Visitor Guide.
 
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Park planning

Planning plays an essential role in managing the natural and cultural resources and facilities at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Learn more about current planned projects, visit the links below.
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
Port Oneida Plan
South Manitou Island Boat Dock Extension EA
 
 

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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 Front Street
Empire, MI 49630

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Park headquarters
(231) 326-5134

Visitor center
(231) 326-5134 ext. 328

Fax

(231) 326-5382

Climate

Sleeping Bear Dunes is located in northern lower Michigan. Summer days have highs ranging from upper 70's to 90's with lows typically in the 50's to 70's. Winter days have highs ranging from 20's to 30's and lows in the 10's to 20's. Snow is usually on the ground from late November through March.

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Maritime Museum

Did You Know?
The U.S. Life-Saving Station in Glen Haven was moved from Sleeping Bear Point in 1931 because it was being covered with sand from the moving dunes. Visit the Maritime Museum in Glen Haven in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to see how the crew lived and worked.
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Last Updated: December 20, 2011 at 13:15 MST

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