Summer has officially arrived and it’s time to get this party started with a bang! The Sleeping Bear Dunes region knows how to celebrate Fourth of July with homespun holiday events and wholesome family fun — from parades and music to beaches and fireworks over the water. Cast off your cares, unplug…
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It’s the end of an era for Overlook #9 at Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in Empire, Michigan. While the overlook is still open to the public, the iconic and beloved boardwalk that has been the muse of thousands of images has unfortunately been taken down this spring. Shifting dunes, erosion, and…
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Whether you enjoy toe-tapping, street dancing, or lawn chair listening, summer means free concerts several nights a week in the communities around Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. You can catch a free or ticketed performance all summer, making it another reason to plan your vacation in…
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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 homes and…
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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 Plover. A…
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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 a…
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There’s nothing worse than the sinking feeling of coming across an orphaned or injured rabbit, raccoon or other woodland creature… especially because most rehab centers won’t take them on. Enter Samantha Wolfe and Justin Grubb, co-founders of Sleeping Bear Wildlife Fund in Beulah. Their mission…
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March is the best month for maple syrup production in Michigan due to the weather conditions. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore celebrates maple sugar season with live demonstrations, family activities, and samples of Michigan-made maple syrup at the historic farms in the Port Oneida Historic…
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Keep winter fresh in February with winter festivals and snow-filled fun around Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Snowshoe the vines. Sample chili on an outdoor deck. Hit the slopes at The Homestead. Hunt for the Yeti. Venture into the snowy woods. Play a game of pick-up hockey. Or warm up with…
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The Sleeping Bear Dunes region is blanketed in winter white, making it the perfect playground for a snowcation. February brings several reasons to celebrate and several long weekends with school winter breaks, Valentine’s Day, and Presidents’ Day For snow sports enthusiasts and people who love…
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