Sleeping Bear Dunes

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…

Discover Things to Do

Clear blue waters, rolling woodlands, and 65 miles of pristine sand invite visitors to get outside and enjoy…

Sleeping Bear Stories Blog

A locally curated collection of writings with a perfect mix of topics to help you plan an upcoming trip or simply enjoy…

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Sleeping Bear Dunes

Named the “Most Beautiful Place in America” on ABC’s Good Morning America, its no wonder why so many people flock to Sleeping Bear Dunes every year! Come see why our location is so unique. Relax and give way to the uncommon pleasures of tranquil, naturally beautiful settings that many of our locations have to offer.

Many visitors enjoy stopping off for an ice cream cone, and then driving the smaller local roads to appreciate the wide range of flora and fauna in Leelanau County.

14 days ago

Leelanau UnCaged

2 minute read

Leelanau UnCaged #11 is coming to Northport on Sat., Sept. 27 from 11am to 10pm for its annual FREE festival of food, art, music and dance and – it has to be said – it’s time to open the cage and come on out! What’s on tap? The artists, locals, businesses and nonprofits…

a month ago

E-Bikes at Palmer Woods? Yes! Tips for riding this popular mountain bike trail.

4 minute read

As the popularity of e-bikes grows in Northern Michigan, so, too, does the ability to tackle harder, steeper trails – like Palmer Woods mountain bike trail in Leelanau County. I’m a regular cyclist, but had been avoiding the bigger climbs at Palmer Woods because I suffer from exertion…

Sunset over Lake Michigan at the end of the Platte River

2 months ago

Floating the Platte

5 minute read

It’s a rite of passage for those coming to the Sleeping Bear Dunes – floating the Platte River. Spending a day floating the river and dumping out in Lake Michigan is a MUST for those who want the quintessential Northern Michigan experience! If you have been, please share your pics in…