Life Sleeping Bear fair brings hands-on history lesson about early settlers along Lake Michigan Published: Jul. 23, 2025, 8:01 a.m.

These possibly lesser-known, out-of-the way attractions are perfect for one-hour stops on your way "Up North" or to Great Lakes beaches.

Rather than deal with heat and crowds at traditional vacation spots, travelers are opting for summer getaways to cooler climes.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a popular destination along the Lake Michigan coast in west Michigan. Here's where you can buy passes.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a popular destination along the Lake Michigan coast in west Michigan. Here's where you can buy passes.

A new documentary, The Spirit of Sleeping Bear Dunes, directed by Keith Patterson, is gaining recognition and will be broadcast on PBS.

Sleeping Bear is continuing its “Half the Park is After Dark” programming as well, encouraging visitors to come after sunset and experience the magic of the white sand dunes under moonlight.

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Sharon and her fellow travelers enjoyed every day and their adventures were endless - taking in spectacular views and sunsets high atop the Lake Michigan Overlook at Sleeping Bear Dunes National ...