Brian Walters

New Senior Pass Offers Lifetime of Access

Interested in free lifetime access for you and everyone in your car at over 2,000 federal recreation sites across the nation, including national parks? If you’re 62 or older, read on to find out how you can get your “America The Beautiful” senior pass either in person or through the mail. [source:…

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Trail Trekker Challenge, Report #3: Old Indian Trail

A trail with a little Native American history and mountain lion mystery, Old Indian Trail also offers an incredible view of Lake Michigan and access to some of the Lakeshore’s most out-of-the-way stretch of beach. But if you happen to be hiking with loved ones who insist on bringing the family dog…

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Sleeping Bear Around The Web: August 2016

Fallen tree fire danger, Pokémon Go hunts at Sleeping Bear, free Lakeshore admission to celebrate National Parks’ 100th and more. Here’s a roundup of some popular Lakeshore news stories from around the web. Fallen Trees From 2015’s August Windstorm Pose Major Fire Risk [source:…

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What to do this August

Leland Sidewalk Sales is back and so is the Port Oneida Fair. From a reenactment of a Sleeping Bear shipwreck rescue to a rare opportunity to stay on North Manitou while helping to preserve some of the island’s most unique structures—here’s a shortlist of favorite, local happenings and August events…

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