6 Places to Discover Amazing Sand Dunes in Michigan
The Silver Lake Sand Dunes encompass the towns of Hart, Mears, and Pentwater making it the perfect spot for a family vacation with miles of tree-lined bike trails, historic towns, a lighthouse and more.
Things to Do at Silver Lake Sand Dunes: The ... - Pure Michigan
Trek the Dunes on Foot or Board. Like a scene out of Lawrence of Arabia, the Silver Lake Sand Dunes lure visitors to explore its expanse of sandy peaks. Boat across Silver Lake or park on the lake’s northernmost shore to access 2,000 acres of pure golden sand.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (U.S. National Park ...
2024年10月22日 · Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear Dunes. High dunes afford spectacular views across the lake.
The Dune Climb - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (U.S ...
2022年6月2日 · The Dune Climb offers plenty of pure, wind-blown sand for your climbing pleasure. There is a picnic area at the bottom and you can climb up the dunes for a view of Glen Lake. While the climb can be strenuous, the run back down to the picnic area is a blast!
Indiana Dunes National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
2024年9月17日 · Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails lead through shifting sand dunes, quiet woodlands, sunny prairies and lush wetlands.
Warren Dunes State Park | Michigan
Warren Dunes State Park provides 1,952 acres of recreational opportunities along the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan. Its rugged dune formation, rising 260 feet above the lake, offers spectacular views and is excellent for hang gliding (permit is required).
Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center - State of Michigan
The Gillette Visitor Center, located in P.J. Hoffmaster State Park, is nestled among one of the nation's most impressive dune systems. Perched at the top of a large sand dune surrounded by a pristine wooded backdune, the center features exhibits to tell Michigan's unique sand dune story.
Lake Michigan Sand Dunes
The eastern coast of Lake Michigan has a vast array of impressive sand dunes, thanks to the westerly winds that take the sand and blow it into dune formations. Often these dunes become covered with vegetation, which stabilizes them.
Sand Dunes - State of Michigan
Michigan is home to the world's largest collection of freshwater sand dunes along the shores of Lake Michigan, many within our state parks. See what a sand dune looks like and what's so great about the Great Lakes. Make plans to check them out for yourself.
Hiawatha National Forest - Sand Dunes - US Forest Service
Sand Dunes. Area Status: Open. Sand dunes are a scenic part of the Michigan landscape, and can be found close to the present and past shoreline of the Great Lakes. To camp among the dunes, check out Lake Michigan Campground.