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Watchable Wildlife by Bill Herd
Seeing wildlife on your vacation to a national park makes the trip extra special. It makes no difference if your primary objective was to see mountains, canyons, swamps or beaches; seeing the park's wildlife is always a welcome addition to your visit. Viewing wildlife in its natural habitat requires knowledge, patience and lots of time.
Wildlife at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
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Dune Climb at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Behind The Dune Climb by Bill Herd
The Dune Climb at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is perhaps the best known natural feature in Michigan. A surprising number of people haven't just seen a picture of it or viewed it from an overlook - they know it from having had direct personal experience with it.
Dune Climb at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore


Complete Guide to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

About the Lakeshore features comprehensive information about the National Lakeshore including geology, plants & animals and rivers, lakes dunes and other natural features.

Recreation, Hiking & Trails offers National Lakeshore map and trail maps along with articles & photos from Empire Bluff, Good Harbor Bay, Pyramid Point, Old Indian, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and other trails.

Camping & Lodging tells you all about camping & campgrounds within the Lakeshore and other camping and lodging options in the Sleeping Bear Area.

Park Issues & Info answers common questions about the Lakeshore including user fees, park organization, park regulations. We also explore past & current issues involving the Park.

Sleeping Bear Area History documents the formation and evolution of the Lakeshore, the National Park Service and also provides historical information about communities within the Sleeping Bear area.

Media features photos and video from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - check them out and add your own!

America's Lakeshore: The Comprehensive Guide to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore was developed by Michigan Alive in conjuction with Leelanau.com. It is designed to be the premier guide to the Lakeshore.

Recent Stories about the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Port Oneida Run/Walk ~ Saturday, September 4th
This Saturday (September 4th) at 9 AM there will be a Port Oneida Run/Walk... (08/31/2010)

Black Bear sightings up at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
The Glen Arbor Sun reports that Black bears have been sighted at Sleeping... (08/18/2010)

Port Oneida Fair – August 13 & 14, 2010
The annual Port Oneida Fair takes place every year on the 2nd weekend of... (08/09/2010)

Leelanau Almanac for the Week of August 5-11, 2010
The 80s and sun we've had has pretty much demanded regular trips to... (08/05/2010)

Regular bike tours scheduled for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
The Glen Arbor Sun reports on Summer bike tours offered at Sleeping Bear... (08/04/2010)

Leelanau Almanac for the Week of July 29 – August 4, 2010
Mark gets a rare back-to-back feature on the Leelanau Almanac for this... (08/02/2010)

Leelanau Almanac for the Week of July 22-28, 2010
Keenan took this amazing photo in Sleeping Bear Bay. You gotta see it... (07/22/2010)

Leelanau Almanac for the Week of July 15-21, 2010
Mark took this shot of the DH Day Barn in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National... (07/16/2010)

The Leelanau Almanac for the Week of July 1-7, 2010
This photo of the Sleeping Bear Dunes by Bean in Sylvan Lake is available... (07/01/2010)

Second Annual M-22 Challenge
"The Broneah Brothers," Matt and Keegan Meyers, are once again... (06/03/2010)

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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore links

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is the official site of the National Park Service, offering detailed information about camping, trains and other park activities. Contact the Park: by email or call 231-326-5134.

Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes assist the National Park Service by raising funds through donations and grants and by volunteering time and skills to complete a long list of projects.

Manitou Island Transit provides ferry service to North and South Manitou Islands and a sunset cruise in the Manitou Passage.

Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear is committed solely to preserving the over 300 historic structures and cultural landscapes within the Park.

Sleeping Bear Dunes Visitors Bureau has detailed visitor and lodging information.


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