Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a stunning natural attraction located at 9922 West Front Street in Empire, Michigan, United States. This …See more
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Aug 26, 2024
What a surprise this area was. This lakeshore is a Must-Do. Try to do the Pierce Stocking Scenis Drive at sunrise. It is amazingly beautiful. The dune at Overlook 9 is the one you’ve heard about.… Full review by GrumpyandtheOldLady
Jul 29, 2024
Wow, Lake Michigan is stunning! My wife and I spent 5 days in Traverse city and loved every minute. Our favorite day started in Glen Arbor where we ate at Cherry Public House. Then we bought all the … Full review by Chad G
Jul 19, 2024
Great family day trip. You would spend a few days in the area with the dunes, beaches, and cool little towns along the way. There really is a lot to see in the area. It's definitely worth a trip if y… Full review by Sully_ak907
Is this worth a stop for a few hours? It would be 2 hours out of our way but we love national parks. Looking to do the scenic drive and the visitor center. Not planning on any major dune hikes. Thanks!
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Our family also loves the national parks. Since you said you do to...I'd say it is worth the trip. It is something to see for sure! I think if you visited the visitor center, did the scenic drive, …
Our family also loves the national parks. Since you said you do to...I'd say it is worth the trip. It is something to see for sure! I think if you visited the visitor center, did the scenic drive, and made a few stops (along the scenic drive) you would spend between 1-2 hours. We spent 2 hours and did climb the Dune Climb. You should a least climb the dune climb to the first crest...(about 20 minutes) so you can say you climbed the dune! It's an experience!
Hi! What trail would you recommend if traveling with a 6 year old?
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It depends on how athletic they are. Empire Bluff and Pyramid Point have some really cool views but have a lot of up-and-down big hills that can tire even an adult out. The dune climb is …
It depends on how athletic they are. Empire Bluff and Pyramid Point have some really cool views but have a lot of up-and-down big hills that can tire even an adult out. The dune climb is fun too if they're up for it, but it's not really a hike. I'm told there are flatter/easier trails (Windy Moraine Trail) but I don't have personal experience with them. The Visitor's Center could give you more personalized advice.
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