Get Out and Hike Day
We would like to celebrate Earth Day by helping the park understand spring needs for clean-up and repairs on the beaches and trails around the Sleeping Bear Lakeshore. We will be hosting a Get Out and...
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Spring Pruning Workshop
The park will be hosting its pruning workshop on May 1st in the Port Oneida Rural Historic District. Previous Year’s Pruning Workshop The park is pairing with the Leelanau Conservation District and...
View ArticleMarch Movies
In a continuation of the Sleeping Bear 50th Anniversary activities, the Park will be showing films at the Park Visitor Center during March. These films are from other National Parks. Come enjoy some...
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COVID-19 Update
Dear Friends, During this difficult time as the US and world works to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Friends of Sleeping Bear want to do whatever we can to support the efforts advised by the...
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Visiting the Park while Social Distancing
The trails and Park are OPEN. For those who live in the area around the Park, we would like to promote safe visitation on the trails and lakeshore. We know the trails and shorelines within the park...
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April Newsletter
The one phrase we are all hearing and talking about is Social Distancing. For those who live in the area around the Park, we would like to promote safe visitation on the trails and lakeshore as we...
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Plovers Returning
Nature never closes, and migrations of animals and birds are one of the most remarkable things in Nature. Here on the sandy shores of the Great Lakes, we see a special little bird called the Piping...
View ArticleDigital Park Visiting
During these times of Stay at Home and social distancing, there are many ways to explore the park and learn more about your favorite sites or prepare to explore some new locations for the next time you...
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April 14, 2020 Park Update
Dear Friends, We know these are uncertain times for our country and the world. But one thing has not changed: our mission to protect resources and heighten visitor experiences in partnership with...
View ArticleEarth Day and National Park Week
We celebrated National Park Week with a look back in history, past projects, and future plans to work with the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore to protect natural resources and heighten visitor...
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May Newsletter
Although “stay-at-home” guidelines have been extended for a few more weeks, the sounds and signs of spring are in the air around Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The color green is starting to...
View ArticleAdministrative Positions Open
We are looking for a few special Friends with specific talents and good organizational skills who want to join our team of dedicated, high-functioning, and enthusiastic leaders. Our 600+ member...
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Life of the Sleeping Bear in the News
Life of the Sleeping Bear has proven to be a welcome addition to your home collection and a way to “visit” the Sleeping Bear Dunes from afar and through time. The book is a wonderful way for those of...
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Trails Reopen
Beginning Friday, May 22, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will begin to increase recreational access to the park and reopen access to: Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail; all park hiking trails and...
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Kettles in Spring
“After reading the recent Mike Terrell article [in the Record Eagle] about Kettles, my wife and I visited for the first time today. We really enjoyed ourselves and want to express our appreciation to...
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Tracking Shipwrecks
There has been some excitement recently about the appearance of the Jennie and Annie – shipwreck that was uncovered on the beach around North Bar Lake. There was an article in the Record-Eagle on May...
View ArticleSummer Volunteer Training
Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes Hosts Volunteer Training Sessions through Zoom. Join the annual Friends volunteer training zoom session for registered Friends members. Presenters will include speakers...
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June Newsletter
Much has been changing these past few weeks, the Governor opened up some of the upper peninsula and lower northern Michigan and the forest floor is covered with wildflowers and green leaves are on...
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Adopt-A-River Clean Up June 17
Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes Adopt-A-River Clean Up scheduled for Wednesday June 17th. We will begin with a brief welcome and orientation followed by the river cleanup. You may bring your own...
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July Newsletter
Summer weather has hit us full force and we are starting to see many visitors enjoying trails and beaches in the National Lakeshore. Below you will find updates as well as happenings around the park...
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