A popular viewing platform at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has been removed due to erosion. The dune on which the platform stood has receded over time due to wind and weather. Visitors can ...

The Sleeping Bear Dunes have been active systems for millennia, shifting with the weather or fixed by vegetation. But changes can seem sudden, especially when measured against human infrastructure.

The Lake Michigan Overlook platform at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has been removed due to erosion. Shifting dunes undercut the platform's supports, creating a safety hazard.

EMPIRE, Mich. — Visitors to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will notice a significant change this year as the popular wooden platform at Lookout Number 9 on the Pierce Stocking Drive ...

EMPIRE, Mich. — Just like the ever-shifting sands, the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive’s Lake Michigan Overlook is going to appear different this year at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

The farmlands that are now part of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore have a rich history of making the most out of stubborn, sandy soil. Sleeping Bear maintains these settlers’ stories by ...

Before you head out on your big hike, we recommend stopping at Falling Rock Café & Bookstore ... a weekend or a week in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore you’ll find something new and ...

“This bear in Castle Rock is learning bad behaviors. It’s so easy to pile trash cans next to the house before trash day, but let’s go the extra mile to secure them inside to prevent bears ...