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As of June 24th, the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes have three track chairs! These track chairs are available for FREE for visitors to reserve on two different trails within the Lakeshore. This video is just a glimpse of the pure joy experienced by our friend, Patty Cisneros while on her hike. Visit our website under the news tab to read about her experience: friendsofsleepingbear.org/track-chair-tribute/For information on making a reservation, making a donation to accessibility projects and/or volunteering for this program, visit our site under the programs tab:friendsofsleepingbear.org/programs/accessibility/track-chair-program/ ... See MoreSee Less

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1 day ago

Have you seen what the talented blacksmiths have been up to in Glen Haven? Read about it on our website under the news tab:friendsofsleepingbear.org/blacksmith-shop-bike-racks/And then go visit in person! The Blacksmith Shop is staffed by amazing volunteers 11am-5pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

Friends, your donations funded two pop-up tents to be used at the base of the Dune Climb! Thank you!A tent provides visibility and a shaded area for visitors to come ask questions. SLBE has struggled with enough employees to work the booth at the Dune Climb consistently which leaves our Preventative Search and Rescue (PSAR) team the important job of educating visitors about the area and ways to keep their experiences safe and enjoyable. PSAR needs more help! This is where you come in, Friends! You don't need to climb the dunes or spend hours in the summer sun, unless you want to! Just sign up to volunteer and bring your positive attitude and knowledge of the area. Have a seat under the tent and make some new friends!Here is the link for volunteering information found under the Programs tab on our website:friendsofsleepingbear.org/programs/preventative-search-and-rescue-psar/Don't let the summer pass you by without making a difference! ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

Head's up, Friends! #Repost from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore!Sleeping Bear Dunes is set to begin the Empire Bluff trail rehabilitation project. Over the next 6-8 weeks maintenance crews will be sculpting drains, replacing water bars, and installing an elegant reroute around what has been a treacherous and steep section. While the work is extensive, the project plan looks to minimize disruptions and will not affect the lake overlook itself. Below are details of visitor impacts:Aug 1 - 7:Clearing tree downfall and excavating drains off-trail. No trail closures.Aug 8 - Sept 24:Morning trail closures Mondays through Wednesdays from 6 to 10 AM. Morning trail closures allow safe material transport along the trail; work off-trail and visitor access will resume after 10 AM. The exact start date and overall duration will depend on materials availability. The Park will keep visitors apprised of any significant changes.Visitors will notice construction fencing around the parking lot. This is to funnel foot traffic through the driveway entrance corridor, which will be barricaded during closures. We will also be posting informational signs on the fencing. Visitors may also notice construction fencing along active work areas off-trail; this is an additional measure to deter accidents.Graphic/NPSAlt-text: A graphic with a photo of a dirt trail leading into a forested environment. At the top of the graphic is a orange and black bar. The orange bar contains text that says, "Sleeping Bear Dunes. Trail Updates." The black bar below the orange bar contains text that says, "Empire Bluff Trail." An NPS arrowhead spans the right side of the black and orange bars.#TrailUpdates #EmpireBluffTrail #NPS #SleepingBearDunes ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

Today is a fee-free day at your National Parks! Show us how you are enjoying your National Park(s) this summer! We'd love to see a picture or hear a story! This page lists all the fee-free days for 2022:www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htmHere is info on the Great American Outdoors Act:www.nps.gov/subjects/infrastructure/gaoa.htm ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes
Protecting resources and heightening visitor experiences in partnership with Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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Protecting resources and heightening visitor experiences in partnership with Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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Protecting resources and heightening visitor experiences in partnership with Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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