Leave It to the Beaver 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM These furry engineers of nature were creating lakes and clearing forests long before man cut down his first tree. more...
Heroes of the Storm 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM NO PROGRAM - FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 11.
A reenactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue. This program is designed for children of all ages and requires some audience participation. more...
Pack Your Bags, We`re Hittin` the Trail 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM Plan your next adventure with a ranger. Discover where to go and what to take with you on your next hike in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. more...
Long Lost Log Cabins of the Lakeshore 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM Recently, Lakeshore staff have found two, well-preserved log cabins from the first days of Leelanau County settlement. Visit each cabin and learn about the folks who built them, how they were built and why they have been lost for so many years. Each cabin is just a short walk from the car. Begin your tour at the Dechow farm, across from Port Oneida Road, four miles north of Glen Arbor. more...
Wednesday 7/2/2008
A Hiddent Treat 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Discover a hidden 1880s farm and appreciate the lifestyle and hardships of the area`s settlers. more...
Heroes of the Storm 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM NO PROGRAM - FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 11.
A reenactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue. This program is designed for children of all ages and requires some audience participation. more...
A Hoot and a Howl 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM This is a coyote howl, owl hoot, deer grunt and squirrel chatter all rolled into one. We`ll stay at the amphitheater, listen to calls, learn about the callers, practice calling, then disperse to call when and where you will. more...
Sand Dunes and Seiches 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM What`s a seiche ("sayshe")? A perched dune. Is the water cold? Come to figure out these answers and a whole lot more when you take the Lake Michigan Challenge. more...
Pack Your Bags, We`re Hittin` the Trail 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM Plan your next adventure with a ranger. Discover where to go and what to take with you on your next hike in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. more...
Heroes of the Storm 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM NO PROGRAM - FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 11.
A reenactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue. This program is designed for children of all ages and requires some audience participation. more...
Lyle Gun Firing Demonstration 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM Watch a firing of the Lyle line-throwing cannon; the type that was used by the U.S. Life-Saving Service and U.S. Coast Guard for more than 75 years to rescue thousands of shipwreck victims. more...
Paddle the Inland Sea 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM Take a canoe voyage with a ranger down the scenic Platte River. Discover why this watershed is identified as an outstanding water resource. more...
Stories of Stars 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM Let the stars be in all of our futures. Get to know the night sky by learning to use a star chart. (Don`t forget to bring the bug repellent, flashlights, and blankets.) Discussion of locations, legends, and the latest information will begin at the Platte River Campground Amphitheater and will finish in time for sunset. more...
Friday 7/4/2008
Pedal the Lakeshore - Port Oneida 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Bike through the 3,500 acre Port Oneida Rural Historic District, the largest of its kind in the entire nation! more...
Heroes of the Storm 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM NO PROGRAM - FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 11.
A reenactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue. This program is designed for children of all ages and requires some audience participation. more...
Junior Ranger Walk 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM Hey Kids! Bring an adult and receive your Junior Ranger workbook. Join the fun and start earning your Junior Ranger patch or badge by attending this walk. more...
Heroes of the Storm 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM NO PROGRAM - FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 11.
A reenactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue. This program is designed for children of all ages and requires some audience participation. more...
Cottonwood Scavenger Hunt 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Come and sharpen your keen sense of wonder as you and a ranger discover the Cottonwood Trail. more...
Pedal the Lakeshore - Port Oneida 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Bike through the 3,500 acre Port Oneida Rural Historic District, the largest of its kind in the entire nation! more...
Easy Walk: Neat Stuff 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM Look for Petoskey stones, visit a doodlebug or listen for a beetle grub. more...
Heroes of the Storm 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM NO PROGRAM - FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 11.
A reenactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue. This program is designed for children of all ages and requires some audience participation. more...
Hiding in Plain Sight 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Enter the elusive world of invasive species. These aggressive visitors are experts at biding their time until the opportune moment to swallow up their surroundings. more...
Don`t Fear the Bat, Protect It! 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM Who`s afraid of the big black bat? Often misunderstood, bat species have been given a bum rap for centuries. more...
Glen Haven: Capitol of D.H. Day`s Empire 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Take a leisurely walking tour of this historic village to discover its history and the Lakeshore`s plans for future development. more...
Heroes of the Storm 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM NO PROGRAM - FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 11.
A reenactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue. This program is designed for children of all ages and requires some audience participation. more...
The Whole Point of Sleeping Bear Dunes 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM If you only hike one trail while you are here, this is the one. No other trail epitomizes the Sleeping Bear Dunes area better. The trail includes shifting dunes, dune plants, ghost forest, shipwrecks, fantastic views of Lake Michigan and the Manitou islands and much more. Just a mildly strenuous little dune to climb, then a leisurely hike. Meet at the Sleeping Bear Point trailhead 1/2 mile west of the Glen Haven Maritime Museum. more...
Don`t Fear the Bat, Protect It 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM Who`s afraid of the big black bat? Often misunderstood, bat species have been given a bum rap for centruies. Learn some interesting facts about our fascinating night flyer. more...
Tuesday 7/8/2008
Leave It to the Beaver 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM These furry engineers of nature were creating lakes and clearing forests long before man cut down his first tree. more...
Heroes of the Storm 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM NO PROGRAM - FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 11.
A reenactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue. This program is designed for children of all ages and requires some audience participation. more...
Long Lost Log Cabins of the Lakeshore 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM Recently, Lakeshore staff have found two, well-preserved log cabins from the first days of Leelanau County settlement. Visit each cabin and learn about the folks who built them, how they were built and why they have been lost for so many years. Each cabin is just a short walk from the car. Begin your tour at the Dechow farm, across from Port Oneida Road, four miles north of Glen Arbor. more...
Wednesday 7/9/2008
A Hiddent Treat 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Discover a hidden 1880s farm and appreciate the lifestyle and hardships of the area`s settlers. more...
Heroes of the Storm 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM NO PROGRAM - FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 11.
A reenactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue. This program is designed for children of all ages and requires some audience participation. more...
A Hoot and a Howl 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM This is a coyote howl, owl hoot, deer grunt and squirrel chatter all rolled into one. We`ll stay at the amphitheater, listen to calls, learn about the callers, practice calling, then disperse to call when and where you will. more...
Sand Dunes and Seiches 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM What`s a seiche ("sayshe")? A perched dune. Is the water cold? Come to figure out these answers and a whole lot more when you take the Lake Michigan Challenge. more...
Pack Your Bags, We`re Hittin` the Trail 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM Plan your next adventure with a ranger. Discover where to go and what to take with you on your next hike in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. more...
Heroes of the Storm 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM NO PROGRAM - FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 11.
A reenactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue. This program is designed for children of all ages and requires some audience participation. more...
Lyle Gun Firing Demonstration 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM Watch a firing of the Lyle line-throwing cannon; the type that was used by the U.S. Life-Saving Service and U.S. Coast Guard for more than 75 years to rescue thousands of shipwreck victims. more...
Paddle the Inland Sea 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM Take a canoe voyage with a ranger down the scenic Platte River. Discover why this watershed is identified as an outstanding water resource. more...
Stories of Stars 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM Let the stars be in all of our futures. Get to know the night sky by learning to use a star chart. (Don`t forget to bring the bug repellent, flashlights, and blankets.) Discussion of locations, legends, and the latest information will begin at the Platte River Campground Amphitheater and will finish in time for sunset. more...
Friday 7/11/2008
Pedal the Lakeshore - Port Oneida 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Bike through the 3,500 acre Port Oneida Rural Historic District, the largest of its kind in the entire nation! more...
Book Signing with Author Anna Egan Smucker 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will host a book signing with Anna Egan Smucker, author of "To Keep The South Manitou Light", on Friday, July 11th, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire. more...
Heroes of the Storm 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM NO PROGRAM - FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 11.
A reenactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue. This program is designed for children of all ages and requires some audience participation. more...
Junior Ranger Walk 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM Hey Kids! Bring an adult and receive your Junior Ranger workbook. Join the fun and start earning your Junior Ranger patch or badge by attending this walk. more...
Heroes of the Storm 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM NO PROGRAM - FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 11.
A reenactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue. This program is designed for children of all ages and requires some audience participation. more...
Cottonwood Scavenger Hunt 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Come and sharpen your keen sense of wonder as you and a ranger discover the Cottonwood Trail. more...
Pedal the Lakeshore - Port Oneida 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Bike through the 3,500 acre Port Oneida Rural Historic District, the largest of its kind in the entire nation! more...
Easy Walk: Neat Stuff 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM Look for Petoskey stones, visit a doodlebug or listen for a beetle grub. more...
Heroes of the Storm 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM NO PROGRAM - FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 11.
A reenactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue. This program is designed for children of all ages and requires some audience participation. more...
Hiding in Plain Sight 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Enter the elusive world of invasive species. These aggressive visitors are experts at biding their time until the opportune moment to swallow up their surroundings. more...
Annual Dune Climb Concert 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM A free open-air concert brought to you by the Glen Arbor Art Association and the Manitou Music Festival. more...
Don`t Fear the Bat, Protect It! 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM Who`s afraid of the big black bat? Often misunderstood, bat species have been given a bum rap for centuries. more...
Monday 7/14/2008
Glen Haven: Capitol of D.H. Day`s Empire 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Take a leisurely walking tour of this historic village to discover its history and the Lakeshore`s plans for future development. more...
Heroes of the Storm 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM NO PROGRAM - FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 11.
A reenactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue. This program is designed for children of all ages and requires some audience participation. more...
The Whole Point of Sleeping Bear Dunes 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM If you only hike one trail while you are here, this is the one. No other trail epitomizes the Sleeping Bear Dunes area better. The trail includes shifting dunes, dune plants, ghost forest, shipwrecks, fantastic views of Lake Michigan and the Manitou islands and much more. Just a mildly strenuous little dune to climb, then a leisurely hike. Meet at the Sleeping Bear Point trailhead 1/2 mile west of the Glen Haven Maritime Museum. more...
Don`t Fear the Bat, Protect It 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM Who`s afraid of the big black bat? Often misunderstood, bat species have been given a bum rap for centruies. Learn some interesting facts about our fascinating night flyer. more...
Tuesday 7/15/2008
Leave It to the Beaver 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM These furry engineers of nature were creating lakes and clearing forests long before man cut down his first tree. more...
Heroes of the Storm 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM NO PROGRAM - FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 11.
A reenactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue. This program is designed for children of all ages and requires some audience participation. more...
Learn About On-Going Research in the Park 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Dr. Sarah Emery of the University of Louisville, will talk about the role of plant-fungus interactions in dune areas with American Beach Grass. She will also discuss her current work, a collaboration with the National Park Service and The Nature Conservancy of Michigan, monitoring the effects of removal of the invasive species, Baby`s Breath, on native plants, insects, and soil of sand dunes. more...
Long Lost Log Cabins of the Lakeshore 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM Recently, Lakeshore staff have found two, well-preserved log cabins from the first days of Leelanau County settlement. Visit each cabin and learn about the folks who built them, how they were built and why they have been lost for so many years. Each cabin is just a short walk from the car. Begin your tour at the Dechow farm, across from Port Oneida Road, four miles north of Glen Arbor. more...
Wednesday 7/16/2008
A Hiddent Treat 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Discover a hidden 1880s farm and appreciate the lifestyle and hardships of the area`s settlers. more...
Heroes of the Storm 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM NO PROGRAM - FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 11.
A reenactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue. This program is designed for children of all ages and requires some audience participation. more...
Learn About On-Going Research in the Park 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Dr. Kate Bradley of the University of Nevada, Reno, will talk about some of the common invasive plants present in the dunes around the Great Lakes. She will briefly explain how they interact with native plants. One invasive species, Spotted Knapweed, affects the recruitment and survival of the federally protected plant, Pitcher`s Thistle here at Sleeping Bear Dunes. Is Spotted Knapweed a friend or foe of the seedling? It seems that a range of dune habitats needs to be protected for this protected plant to survive! more...
A Hoot and a Howl 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM This is a coyote howl, owl hoot, deer grunt and squirrel chatter all rolled into one. We`ll stay at the amphitheater, listen to calls, learn about the callers, practice calling, then disperse to call when and where you will. more...
Pack Your Bags, We`re Hittin` the Trail 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM Plan your next adventure with a ranger. Discover where to go and what to take with you on your next hike in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. more...
Sand Dunes and Seiches 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM What`s a seiche ("sayshe")? A perched dune. Is the water cold? Come to figure out these answers and a whole lot more when you take the Lake Michigan Challenge. more...
Heroes of the Storm 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM NO PROGRAM - FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 11.
A reenactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue. This program is designed for children of all ages and requires some audience participation. more...
Lyle Gun Firing Demonstration 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM Watch a firing of the Lyle line-throwing cannon; the type that was used by the U.S. Life-Saving Service and U.S. Coast Guard for more than 75 years to rescue thousands of shipwreck victims. more...
Paddle the Inland Sea 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM Take a canoe voyage with a ranger down the scenic Platte River. Discover why this watershed is identified as an outstanding water resource. more...
Stories of Stars 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM Let the stars be in all of our futures. Get to know the night sky by learning to use a star chart. (Don`t forget to bring the bug repellent, flashlights, and blankets.) Discussion of locations, legends, and the latest information will begin at the Platte River Campground Amphitheater and will finish in time for sunset. more...
Friday 7/18/2008
Pedal the Lakeshore - Port Oneida 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Bike through the 3,500 acre Port Oneida Rural Historic District, the largest of its kind in the entire nation! more...
Heroes of the Storm 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM NO PROGRAM - FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 11.
A reenactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue. This program is designed for children of all ages and requires some audience participation. more...
Junior Ranger Walk 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM Hey Kids! Bring an adult and receive your Junior Ranger workbook. Join the fun and start earning your Junior Ranger patch or badge by attending this walk. more...
Heroes of the Storm 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM NO PROGRAM - FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 11.
A reenactment of a turn-of-the-century shipwreck rescue. This program is designed for children of all ages and requires some audience participation. more...
Cottonwood Scavenger Hunt 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Come and sharpen your keen sense of wonder as you and a ranger discover the Cottonwood Trail. more...
Pedal the Lakeshore - Port Oneida 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Bike through the 3,500 acre Port Oneida Rural Historic District, the largest of its kind in the entire nation! more..
