Birding

Whether you've been working on your life list for years or are just discovering the thrill of birding,

Leelanau County is the perfect place to bring your binoculars.  Many birders come to the region in hopes of spotting the endangered Piping Plover.  They discover, however, a wide range of different birds throughout the National Lakeshore (an IBA, or Important Bird Area) and its surrounding areas.  More information can be found on the site of the Sleeping Bear Birding Trail, a 123-mile area along beautiful M-22 that features a number of protected areas and sanctuaries beloved by birds and birders alike.

Hiking & Trails

As with any natural environment, the best way to truly experience the National Lakeshore is foot. So park the car and hike into the…

Biking

As with all national parks, the National Lakeshore does not allow mountain biking off designated roads or on its hiking trails. Given…

Golf

The topography, soils and weather conditions in the area are as ideal for golf as one can find in the United States.  As a…

Hunting

Sports enthusiasts will find a variety of game in and around the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.  Whether you hunt for…

Winter Sports

Whether you prefer skiing or snowboarding, downhill or cross-country, snowshoes, ice skates, or a good old-fashioned toboggan…

Camping

Just can‘t get enough of the great outdoors? The Sleeping Bear Dunes boast some of the most spectacular camping spots in the…