Brian Walters

Tours

Want to discover hidden vistas, dig into the natural history of the dunes, or learn about local wildlife? Sleeping Bear Dunes tours will help you do all of that– and more. The classic are the ranger-led tours of the Dunes and surrounding area, but if you’re looking for something more specialized, there are a number of private companies offering Sleeping Bear Dunes tours

Popular Attractions

Frequently mentioned favorites include the Dune Climb, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, Glen Haven Maritime Museum and Life Saving…

Family Activities

A good part of the history of our area relates, as you would expect, to the water and vessels plying it. A part of that history deals…

Visitor Center

The Philip A. Hart Visitor’s Center located about 22 miles west of Traverse City, on the edge of the Village of Empire, is an…

Getting Here

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is located in the northwest corner of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, about 25 miles west…

Park History

The hills, dunes, valleys, shoreline, small lakes, and streams which you'll see throughout the area were formed by the powerful…

Winter Activities

Everyone knows the magic of summer in Northern Michigan… the days on the beach, the nights around a campfire. What could be…