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    Sleeping Bear Dunes

    National Lakeshore Michigan

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    The Maritime Museum and Boathouse are closed until further notice.

A place in which to play, dream, refresh, create

Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear Dunes.
High dunes afford spectacular views across the lake. An
island lighthouse, US Life-Saving Service stations, coastal villages, and picturesque farmsteads reflect the park’s rich maritime, agricultural, and recreational history.

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Features

  • Ranger leading hike

    Free ranger programs

    Join a ranger and take a hike or ride a bike and learn about shipwrecks, butterflies, glaciers, early farm life, or the night sky,

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  • gazing at the sunset

    Wander in a star-gaze wonder

    Join park rangers and the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society as we peer through telescopes at stars, planets, meteor showers, and the sun!

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  • Trail trekker challenge

    Take the Trail Trekker Challenge

    Do you think you can hike all of the Lakeshore's trails in a year? Join the Trail Trekker Challenge!

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  • campsite

    Camping in the Lakeshore

    Looking to camp in the park? The Lakeshore has two drive-in campgrounds, a few island campgrounds, and lots of backcountry sites.

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  • marshmallow roasting in campfire

    Leave your firewood at home

    You can’t bring firewood into the park, but you can buy pest- and disease-free firewood from approved local vendors.

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  • Sleeping Bear Dunes social media

    Stay connected!

    Thousands of people stay connected to Sleeping Bear Dunes through social media. Are you one of them?

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  • Cell phone tour stop

    At this stop you can see . . .

    Discover more about the rich history and natural beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes any time from your own cell phone. It's easy!

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    Become a Junior Ranger!

    Learn, protect, and explore the secrets of the Lakeshore as you seek answers for your Junior Ranger book and earn a badge (and maybe a patch, too!).

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Did You Know?

D. H. Day General Store

The D. H. Day General Store in Glen Haven has been restored and is open to the public. Come and see some of the products that were sold in the early 1900's. While you are there, you can browse the bookstore. More...