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Pierce Stocking Drive will Reopen on Weekends
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has announced that they have completed a variety of projects needed to prepare the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive for visitors to safely enjoy. The Scenic Drive...
View ArticleRoad Closure in the park at Bohemian Rd.
Access to Bohemian Beach is temporarily closed due to road crews replacing the drainage culvert on Bohemian Rd. Those wanting to use the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail starting at Bohemian may still do...
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Cherrish Michigan
Cherry Republic has launched its Cherrish Michigan Campaign in which $1 from the purchase of select products will go back to an environmental-focused non-profit in the area. The Friends of Sleeping...
View ArticleRiver Count Volunteers Needed
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is seeking volunteers to assist with conducting its bi-annual River Use Counts on the Crystal and Platte Rivers. River use counts are conducted every other year...
View Article2020 Annual Meeting
We hope to see you DIGITAL for this year’s Annual meeting on August 26 at 7:00 PM. Stay Tuned for more details and a link to join in! The post 2020 Annual Meeting appeared first on Friends of Sleeping...
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August Newsletter
Summer is flying by much like the NEOWISE Comet (pictured above). The comet was discovered just a few months ago and was easily seen just after sunset from the lakeshore over the last few weeks. Below...
View Article2020 Donations to the Friends
YOUR DONATION TO THE FRIENDS MAY BE TAX DEDUCTIBLE Many individuals 70 1/2 years old or older may donate up to $100,000 each year to charitable organizations directly from their IRA, without that...
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September Newsletter
September brings some of the nicest weather to Northern Michigan. The lakes are super warm and the nights are starting to cool off. The National Lakeshore has seen amazing numbers of visitors and...
View ArticleSeeking Fund Development Director
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...
View ArticleGet your 2020 Volunteer Hours In
Tracking Volunteer Hours This is important because it provides needed information to your Program Manager. In addition, hours reported by the Friends are used to calculate the dollars returned to...
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Exploring Sleeping Bear
Announcing a new release to accompany the Life of the Sleeping Bear Book, the Friends have created Exploring Sleeping Bear: An Educational Guide for Use with The Life of the Sleeping Bear. This NEW 24...
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October Newsletter
The leaves are starting to turn and so is the weather. Fall around the lakeshore is breathtaking! Get out and enjoy some color hikes like the Empire Bluffs trail, the Treat Farm, Pyramid point or the...
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Merchandise Sale Announcement
We are excited to announce the sale of the 50th Anniversary Bear Logo Merchandise! The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has granted the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes the use of the park’s 50th...
View Article50th Celebration Pop-up
Come visit us at our Info Table Pop-up for the Park’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! Join us and Park Staff at pop-up programs throughout the day on our anniversary. They will be sharing 50th...
View ArticleRiver Count Volunteers Needed
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is seeking volunteers to assist with conducting its bi-annual River Use Counts on the Crystal and Platte Rivers. River use counts are conducted every other year...
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Friends in the News – Oct. 16th
Did you catch us on 9&10 News this Friday? View the highlight in the 9&10 News from Friday, October 16th The post Friends in the News – Oct. 16th appeared first on Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes.
View ArticleSo Many Ways to Celebrate 50
We are Celebrating the Park’s 50 Years this week! Celebrate 50 with us – the Park and the Friends! Here are a few ideas for you: Pierce Stocking Drive at home Did you know that the Life of the...
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November Newsletter
Seems like just yesterday we were jumping in the waves and enjoying summer, although these days are still a bit far from normal, we are eternally grateful for our National Lakeshore and the sense of...
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Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace
Sending love and memories from the Sleeping Bear Dunes! Give the gift that reminds your friends and family of warm summer evenings around a campfire and hikes in the Dunes. Show off your favorite spot...
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December Newsletter
The end of November brought us the first official snowfall of the season and we are hoping for much, much more. Our trail groomers are up and ready to roll (literally) to prepare our trails for cross...
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