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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Travel Guide: 29 reviews and 71 photos

View of the shore line - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Not until 1970 was the unique Sleeping Bear Dunes area added to the National Park System.

This park consists of three separate areas, and encompasses a 35 mile stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline and a total of more than 70,000 acres. Its massive sand dunes are the most prominent features of the park, but you can also view beech and maple forests, lakes, streams, wetlands and historic farmlands.

Last visit to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: Jun 2005
Intro Updated Jul 28, 2005
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Reviews (5)

Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Things to Do (3)

Nancy and I were pretty weary. It had been a long day, and the hiking about on the hot sands had drained us of a lot of... more travel advice

Playing on the sand dunes - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Playing on the sand dunes Things to Do (3)

There are some areas within the park where it is permitted to play on the sand dunes; the photo shown here is not one of... more travel advice

Hiking Trails and Dune Overlooks - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Hiking Trails and Dune Overlooks Things to Do (3)

There are a number of hiking trails that give a variety of views of the dunes. Some are well-maintained wooden walkways... more travel advice

Don't touch!! - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Leaves of three - let them be! Warnings and Dangers (1)

I did observe a considerable amount of poison ivy growing along the few paths that we walked, and the unofficial park... more travel advice

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pepples46 Feb 20, 2006 at 11:14 AM

I bet you where a bit weary, but what a day out in such beauty and those lil covered Bridges, always a delight to watch at. lovely page, tks for sharing
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807Wheaton Oct 28, 2005 at 4:30 PM

I got poison ivy every summer when I was a kid, living in Michgan. Alas, it's here in Georgia too.......Europe seems to be free of this pest! Yipee!
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ladyanne Aug 18, 2005 at 8:42 PM

I got poison ivy for the first time in my life in Maine this year. It was a small outbreak with little clear bubble blisters that break and spread. My case was mild, but it still is going from one spot or area to another.