Whether you’re planning to cook a family feast, burn off some calories on a hike, or shop until you drop on Small Business Saturday, the Sleeping Bear Dunes region is a great place to spend the long Thanksgiving weekend. It’s almost like entering a real-life Hallmark movie, especially if there is…
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Halloween is here. It’s the season of dark nights, howling winds, glowing pumpkins, and haunting lore. So, gather up your little ghosts and goblins or pack your own costume for some spooky fun in Sleeping Bear Dunes. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly festivities or prefer adult-themed…
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Fall is a popular season around Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore — and leaf peeping is free. The warmer weather in September delayed the color change, especially along the lakeshore. The best fall foliage develops with sunny days and cool nights, which are in the forecast. The maples have…
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With miles of trails and Lake Michigan shoreline to explore, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is still accessible during the federal government shutdown. If you’re planning a visit, expect to find some historic sites, the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, and other areas that are typically…
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The easy-breezy days of August are upon us, making it a great time to discover (or rediscover) why the Sleeping Bear Dunes region is such a peaceful place to vacation. Who doesn’t love blue skies, turquoise waters, and sandy beaches flanked by stunning sand dunes? We didn’t earn the title of the…
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Try Your Hand at Clay: Thoreson Farm & Oliver Art Center Offer Ceramics Classes Open to All By Marla Miller The picturesque backdrop of Sleeping Bear Dunes has lured artists, potters, and crafters here for a century, creating a vibrant arts scene in the quaint coastal communities up and down the…
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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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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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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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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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