Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

A new report shows the final segment of the trail would require retaining walls in a critical dune area, plus boardwalk across wetlands.

The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail stretches about 20 miles through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. A new segment of the trail would add about five miles, but require the removal of over 7,200 trees, according to one independent analysis.

Federal officials are working to undo more than 50 years of dredging on the Platte River at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

The Great Lakes are home to the largest coastal dune ecosystem in the world. These vulnerable dunes support a variety of unique plants, insects, and animals – including an endangered, tiny bird.

The first piping plover to return to the Great Lakes region was reported at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore last week. Advocates met Friday to discuss the endangered bird and policies that could improve protection.

We heard about giants in fairy tales when we were kids… but it turns out Michigan has an island with giants that you can travel to anytime. These giants…

A tree-killing pest has made its way into the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and its spread has state natural resources officials concerned.Robert…

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park plans to welcome back the majority of its seasonal workers on Monday, June 8. Seasonal employees began coming back…

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore provides accessibility options this summer for all visitors. Partners of lakeshore, Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes,…

Sleeping Bear Dunes is hosting free star parties throughout the summer. Officials said coming out to see the stars could improve your health. Sleeping…