• Looking out at the lake

    Sleeping Bear Dunes

    National Lakeshore Michigan

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  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive will not open until Memorial Day Weekend

    Changes to visitor service due to Sequestration. Due to mandatory, across-the-board budget cuts, some visitor services in this park have changed. Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive will not open until Memorial Day Weekend and will close after Labor Day. More »

  • Some restrooms and trash cans not available until Memorial Day

    Changes to visitor service due to Sequestration. Other than those at the visitor center and campgrounds, restrooms and trash cans will not be available until Memorial Day Weekend and will close after Labor Day. This includes the Manitou Islands. More »

GMP/WS FAQ's & Comments

Summary of Public Comments (Draft GMP/WS/EIS) - September, 2008 (17 kb, pdf file)

Frequently Asked Questions (GMP/WS) - June, 2008 (81 kb pdf file)

Summary of Public Comments (Newsletter #4) - September, 2007 (283 kb pdf file)

Frequently Asked Questions (Park General) - February, 2007 (42 kb pdf file)

Summary of Public Comments (Newsletter #3) - February, 2007 (152 kb pdf file)

Summary of Comments for Preliminary Alternative Concepts (Newsletter #2) - October, 2006 (293 kb pdf)

Summary of Public Comments (Newsletter #1) - May, 2006 (285 kb pdf file)

 

Did You Know?

Pitcher's Thistle

The Pitcher's thistle is an endangered plant species that is native to the dunes around the Great Lakes. You will find many of them as you hike through the dunes or along the Lake Michigan shores at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. More...