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Michigan's Lakeside Village With Sugar-Sand Dunes Offers Quirky Shops, Forest Trails, And Small-Town Charm

There's a small village in Michigan near the water that's a must-visit thanks to its immense charm, fun shops, and gorgeous ...
Tennessean

Visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes? You'll need a pass. Here's how to get one

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore offers sandy dunes and beaches along Lake Michigan shores. You can buy passes from several sites in or near the national lakeshore or online. The National Park ...
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The Sandy 3.6-Mile Hike at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Worth the Sweat

Don't let your dreams of romantic sandy beachfront walks fool you. The 3.6-mile Dune Climb Trail at Sleeping Bear Dunes ...
MLive

How Sleeping Bear Dunes’ Alligator Hill got its name

EMPIRE, MI -- Michigan’s natural landmarks are inspired by the state’s wildlife, but one lakeside photo-op gets its name from a creature you’ll likely never see in the Great Lakes: alligators.
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The Best Camping In Michigan's Mitten Is A Lakefront Sand Dune Wilderness With Alluring Beauty

Two hours north of Grand Rapids, the natural alcoves between dunes make for the perfect beachside camping spots along the ...
WLNS.com

Black bear hunting season to begin in Michigan: Key guidelines for hunters

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– The 2025 hunting season for black bears in the Upper Peninsula begins today. According to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), here are tips Michigan residents should know ...