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Named the “Most Beautiful Place in America” on ABC’s Good Morning America, its no wonder why so many people flock to Sleeping Bear Dunes every year! Come see why our location is so unique. Relax and give way to the uncommon pleasures of tranquil, naturally beautiful settings that many of our locations have to offer.

Many visitors enjoy stopping off for an ice cream cone, and then driving the smaller local roads to appreciate the wide range of flora and fauna in Leelanau County.

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The gardens are blooming in Leelanau County – and it’s time to hit the ground (literally) for a tour! The Little Garden Club invites you to visit six inspiring Leelanau Peninsula gardens from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 26. The six homes feature sprawling gardens, stunning…

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Michigan Wine Month may have come to a close, but this limited edition wine still thrives throughout the rest of summer. Dune Bird Winery in Northport launched a limited-edition Pink Plover Rosé in collaboration with Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes in efforts to save the endangered Piping…

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For many visitors to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, spring is a favorite time to venture into the sand dunes or sit among the wildflowers. May marks the season of renewal and inspires a sense of wonder and creativity. Signs of new life are everywhere as the trees bud and birds chirp…

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