Photo Gallery

There is so much to see and do at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, that you will want to keep coming back for more. Each season has its attraction and beauty that we have attempted to capture here.

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Looking down the bluff, a sunrise lights the sky in rainbow of colors and a bright blue lakeshore.
Scenic photos of the Lakeshore

A variety of views to see at the Lakeshore

Sign "Empire Bluff Trail" an empty dirt parking lot beckons behind.
Trails of Sleeping Bear Dunes

There are over 100 miles of trails in the Lakeshore. Explore what some of the different trails have to offer.

Park Ranger at a table with five children doing crafts.
Rangers at Work

See some of the different types of rangers at work!

Two working horses seen walking town a trail of yellowing grass.
Port Oneida Photo Galleries

The largest Rural Historic District in the United States. Explore some of the homesteads and other buildings from the past.

Event goers funnel in from a parking lot in a field as friendly rangers greet them.
Events at the Lakeshore

There are different events, current and past that have taken place.

Looking down, bright red roofed building at the edge of a rocky shore bleeds into a blue lake.
North & South Manitou Islands

South Manitou Village

From the edge of a lake, a bright orange tree line is reflected with moody clouds overhead.
Seasons of Sleeping Bear

Experience Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore throughout the seasons.

Last updated: September 1, 2024

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Empire, MI 49630

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