East of Traverse City, but a world away, sits Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore – Michigan’s ultimate outdoor adventure getaway. With more than 100 miles of hiking trails, 35 miles of beautiful Lake Michigan coastline and rolling sand dunes you’ll find excitement for your whole family.
The moment you enter Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore the sand dunes taunt you to climb them, and if you get tired just roll back down. When you reach the top you’ll have breathtaking views of crystal clear Lake Michigan. Take the family on a stroll around whispering meadows, sparkling lakes and rushing streams on the multiple hiking trails.
The fun doesn’t stop there! Ride your bike around the winding farm roads, kayak the Great Lake and float down the rivers on an inner tube – you can even SCUBA dive through shipwrecks! During the winter the long hiking trails turn into a highway of people on cross country skis and snowshoes. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is your destination for year-round family adventures.
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Things to know:
Region: Traverse City
Fun facts: The sand and gravel bluffs at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore are 450 feet above the lake.
Getting there: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is located in northwestern Michigan along the eastern shoreline of Lake Michigan. The closest city is Traverse City, 25 miles to the east.
Average population: Philip A. Hart Visitor Center is filled with information about year-round activities. It’s open daily during the summer from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. During the fall, winter and spring it’s open from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Photos courtesy of National Park Service.
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