Brian Walters

Fee Free Days

What could be better than a trip to the Sleeping Bear Dunes, one of our nation's natural treasures? How about free entry to the park! In celebration of the National Park Service's centeniall, there are a number of fee-free days scheduled in the near future. Can't make one of the free weekends? Not…

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Sleeping Bear Around The Web In March

Pondering the future of a historic Lakeshore schoolhouse, the Platte Point plover spotted in Cuba, guided Lakeshore kayak tours and more. Here’s the scoop on that along with a roundup of all the other top Sleeping Bear news stories from around the web. [source: record-eagle.com] According to a report…

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What To Do This Spring

Four Things To Do This Spring We got your cabin fever cure right here. From wine and restaurant tours to rescuing wildflowers, check out this shortlist and mark your calendar for these fun March and April events happening in and around the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Sips, Chips &…

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Palmer Woods Forest Reserve Opens

You already know visitors come from all over the world to experience the recreational opportunities and breathtaking natural scenery of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. But did you know that Leelanau County is also home to many other public natural areas and preserves—most open to hiking…

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Over $28,000 In Storm Relief Donations Benefit Glen Arbor Cleanup And “Re-arboring” Efforts After the Sleeping Bear Dunes and the village of Glen Arbor took a direct hit from a devastating storm last August, local businesses, residents and people all across the country…

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