Empire Bluffs, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Brian Walters

Posts From: July 2021

Sit-on-top kayak and canoe rentals are available through Glen Arbor’s Crystal River Outfitters

Enjoy, Explore the Great Outdoors

By Bob Butz, Adventurist on

That thrill you’ve been seeking? We have the coordinates. The woods, water, and wide-open spaces in and around the Sleeping Bear Dunes deliver options for outdoor recreation few other Midwest destinations can match. From challenging to family-friendly, here’s a rundown of five favorites to get your…

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Petoskey and Leland Blue Stones

Top Five Souvenirs

By Kandace Chapple, Lifestyle Expert on

A visit to Sleeping Bear Dunes isn’t complete without a keepsake to take home. Here is a handful of Michigan must-haves: Petoskey Stones If you’re in luck, you will find one of these famous fossil corals along the Lake Michigan lakeshore, some estimated at 350 million years old! These stones often…

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