Sleeping Bear Bay by Mark Smith

Happy 54th Birthday, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore!

54 years ago today the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore became the third US National Lakeshore.
Grooming the Sleeping Bear Trail

Ski the Sleeping Bear Trail in Leelanau County!

The Trail is predictably great for cyclists & hikers in warmer months, and thankfully the fun doesn't stop when the snow flies!
Sleeping Bear Bay from the Alligator Hill Viewpoint by Mike Carey

Sleeping Bear Bay from Alligator Hill

Mike got a fantastic shot from the Alligator Hill Trail in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Glen Haven ... horsetail clouds kinda day by Ken Scott Photography

Glen Haven’s Sleeping Bear Inn will be restored & reopened

mLive reports that the historic Sleeping Bear Inn of Glen Haven will be restored with an eye towards once again hosting guests in Summer of 2022.
Ghost Town Aurora by Michigan Nut

Big Northern Lights possible over next three nights!!

The NOAA/NWS Space Weather Prediction Center reports that geomagnetic Storm Watches are in effect from December 9th - 11th, 2020 due to anticipated Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) effects giving us a good chance of seeing the northern lights!
DH Day Farm by Charles Bonham

October’s End at D. H. Day Farm

Here's a great shot by Charles of the barns at historic DH Day Farm in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the last day of October.
Starry Aurora Sky by Owen Weber

See the Northern Lights in Leelanau!

Winter is a great time to see the Northern Lights, and while the next week looks pretty calm, I thought I’d share a couple tips to help you see the Aurora Borealis.

Ghost Town Aurora

Here's an awesome shot titled "Ghost Town Aurora" from Michigan Nut Photography showing the northern lights behind the Historic Sleeping Bear Inn in Glen Haven.

Dana Falconberry Concert at Sleeping Bear Dunes

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is hosting a performance…

Glen Haven Days ~ Saturday, May 23

Find Your Park with a visit to a historic Great Lakes village…

Sleeping Bear Lakeshore Weekend: Astronomy, Meteors & Glen Haven Days

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Astronomer Tyler Nordgren at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Kick-off…

Worldwide Photo Walk: October 13 at Glen Haven Cannery

You're invited to join the free Worldwide Photo Walk at the…