The Sleeping Bear Dunes has just announced their fall program, “Saturdays at the Lakeshore” throughout September. The free program is lead by a Park Ranger and provide a unique perspective to this nationally protected land.
Every Saturday after Labor Day, participants can meet at the Visitor Center in Empire where a Park Ranger will lead a caravan of cars to a hiking destination. Each week has a unique topic and location.
Here’s the schedule:
September 12th: 1pm
The Whole Point of Sleeping Bear Dunes - This two-mile round-trip hike on the Sleeping Bear Point Trail epitomizes the area protected by the park. Discover shifting dunes, specialized plants, a ghost forest, shipwrecks and fantastic views of Lake Michigan and the Manitou Islands.
September 19: 1pm
Beaver’s Been Here – Explore the shoreline in search of nature’s industrious beaver. The Park Ranger will show you clues that “beaver’s been here” and perhaps even help you spot this amazing animal.
September 26: 12pm
National Public Lands Day Coastal Cleanup - Enjoy the park on this annual “fee-free” day and help beautify the beaches you love by joining Park Rangers and volunteers for this coastal cleanup event.
Participants need only purchase the park entrance pass or have an annual pass. For more information call 231.334.326.5134, extension 330 or visit www.nps.gov/slbe.
Ranger Led Nature Hike
