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3 days ago

SAFETY TIPSTicks have already made several appearances this year, so protect yourself to reduce the risk of a bite and possible disease transmission. View our website for more information on ways to protect yourself and what to do if you do find an embedded tick. Some ways to protect yourself are the following: - Hike in the center of trail - Avoid wooded and bushy areas - Wear insect repellent containing DEET or another EPS-approved repellent - Treat clothing and gear with products containing permethrin - Carefully inspect your clothing and gear for ticks after recreating outdoors - Bathe as soon as possible to wash off and easily find ticksMore Information can be found here:bldhd.org/vector-borne-disease-information/ ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

Bark Rangers Helping PloversAs the first plovers return to their nesting grounds on the lakeshore it is time to help protect them to ensure these tiny birds have a successful nesting season. The Great Lakes Piping Plover Conservation Team is recruiting volunteers to help protect the piping plovers in Sleeping Bear Dunes. This is an opportunity to work alongside National Park Service researchers who study this critically endangered species. In addition, you will serve as an ambassador to the birds, helping to keep Sleeping Bear beaches as a refuge for plovers to nest and raise their young. Consider becoming a BARK Ranger and join one of the two training sessions.The first training was on April 13th, the next events are: - An informational kick-off event for new volunteers: May 31st at 6:30pm, Empire Township Hall - Second training: June 10th at 10:30am, Glen Lake Picnic Area ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

June 3rd - National Trails Day!Please join us for National Trails Day and celebrate our beautiful rustic trails within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. If you are new to the Friends or a current volunteer, we would like to get every trail in the Park reported on and need your help. Come to the Dune Climb parking lot on June 3rd between 9am-3pm to visit our tent and register. We will offer registered participants a free copy of our brand new, full-color, 40-page Hiking Trail Map Booklet and fun swag to give away from the American Hiking Society (americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/) as an official registered event. This is a fantastic opportunity to include family members and friends and get out to enjoy the wildflower season too. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Barrilleaux at tebarrilleaux@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

PROJECTS IN THE PARKBelow are a few active park projects to be aware of. We are grateful for the hard work the National Lakeshore puts into maintaining our beautiful park. - Finish Empire Bluff Trail - April and May - Pyramid Point - Parking Lot & Trail Work - April and May - National Park Service to Conduct Prescribed Fire near Good Harbor in Leelanau County - Date TBD - The actual burn date will depend upon NPS fire staff monitoring weather forecasts and fuel moisture to determine if and when prescription conditions are met. In addition to safety, smoke dispersal is a primary concern, so wind direction and speed will be monitored prior to ignition to minimize smoke drifting into developed areas and roadways from the fire location. Trained and experienced federal fire personnel will conduct the prescribed fire. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

June 3 is @AmericanHiking #NationalTrailsDay! Connect with people near you who share your love of being outside. Activate your local community and join the nationwide movement to leave the trails and the outdoor community better than you found them.Find a local event and take the National Trails Day® pledge. bit.ly/trails-day ... 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

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

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

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

Spring Book Bundle

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and 287 volunteers dedicated

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

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