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Spring is quickly arriving at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore! The trails are open for hiking and the Dune Climb is free of snow. Come take an early season run down the dune! For more information, please call the park at 231-326-5134. Come enjoy all that your National Lakeshore has to offer!

Please Note - The Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is now open for the season.  The drive is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset.

 
View of the dune face and South Manitou Island. You can also see South Manitou Island Lighthouse in the distance.
View of the dune face and South Manitou Island from the Empire Bluff Trail. You can also see the South Manitou Island Lighthouse in the distance.
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General Mgmt. Plan
The General Management Plan is in progress. Up to date information can be found here.
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Painting by Ken Rich
Artist-In-Residence
If you are an artist, check out our Artist-In-Residence program.
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Port Oneida Plan
Port Oneida Rural Historic District Plan
Planning is in progress. Up to date information can be found here.
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Cannery Boat Museum  

Did You Know?
The Great Lakes was the highway of the past. It was the main way that cargo and passengers moved through this area until roads were established. A variety of boats used on the Great Lakes are on display at the Cannery in Glen Haven within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Last Updated: April 24, 2009 at 10:22 EST