Brian Walters

Five Pieces of Beach Gear You Never Knew You Needed

Everyone has a personal list of beach-going essentials. You have your sunblock and beach towel. You packed a cooler for snacks and drinks, but did you remember your windscreen and biodegradable beach toys? Check out this go-to guide to five of the coolest new beach items that will leave you wondering…

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In The News: Sleeping Bear Around The Web

The first half of June saw plans fizzle for a huge rave-style party at a popular Lakeshore beach; another successful running (paddling and biking) of the popular M-22 Challenge; and more. Check out these and other links to the best Sleeping Bear Dunes news stories from around the web. North Bar Lake…

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Summer Bookings for Glen Arbor Lodging Remain Solid

Despite cooler than average summers the past two years, “consistent” is the best word to describe seasonal business for hotels, inns and lodges around the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Here, local lodging owners give their thoughts on why pre-bookings remain strong along with front-desk…

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Five Essential Gear Items For Day Hiking

Five Essential Gear Items For Day Hiking Every year, only a handful of hikers manage to tackle all 13 mainland trails at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. That amounts to over 100 miles of walking along the Lakeshore trail system perfectly suited for the day-hiker. Whether you’re a casual…

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More Sleeping Bear Around the Web

Summer's in full swing in Northern Michigan now, and that means the web is filled with stories about people enjoying the dunes. It's one of the best parts of our job: We've gotten to spend a lifetime enjoying the dunes and thinking about the many ways we can appreciate them, but we're always…

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