Sleeping Bear Dunes was designated a national park October 20, 1970 The park receives over 1,600,000 visitors a year The park spans over 71,199 acres There is 65 miles of shoreline throughout the park There are 26 inland lakes and 12 miles of rivers/streams throughout the park Nine hundred and eight species of plants, 246 species of birds, and 4 endangered species call Sleeping Bear Dunes home Two islands, North and South Manitou, are within the park boundaries There are 370 different buildings throughout Sleeping Bear Dunes Sleeping Bear Dunes is the largest freshwater dune system in the world The tallest dune is 450 feet tall |
Last updated: October 4, 2024