Explore Michigan’s Serene Coast
The hills, dunes, valleys, shoreline, small lakes, and streams which you'll see throughout the area were formed by the…
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Sleeping Bear Dunes
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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…
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It’s the end of an era for Overlook #9 at Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in Empire, Michigan. While the overlook is still open to the public, the iconic and beloved boardwalk that has been the muse of thousands of images has unfortunately been taken down this spring. Shifting dunes, erosion…
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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…
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