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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 »
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Maritime Museum closed
The Maritime Museum and Boathouse are closed until further notice.
Scenic Drive Ski Trail
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Scenic Drive Ski Trail Map
NPS Map 2006
Covered Bridge on Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Kerry Kelly 2008
Lake Michigan Overlook after a snowfall. Kerry Kelly 2008 Ski to the top of the Lake Michigan Overlook and view the winterscape along the Lake Michigan shore. Be careful where you go, because if you fall, you will end up taking a FAST slide to the bottom of the bluff 450 feet below! Not only is the trip down dangerous, but the hike back up the frozen bluff is nearly impossible.
Lake Michigan from the bluff on Pierce Stocking Drive. Kerry Kelly 2008 This winter view of the Lake Michigan Overlook from the top of the bluff south of the Overlook. Note South Manitou Island in the background. | ||||||||
Did You Know?
You can hunt for deer in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. In fact there are special hunts on North Manitou Island to help manage the size of the deer herd on the island. More...