Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - Dune Climb - National Parks of the World on Waymarking.com

This Northern Michigan park was established primarily because of its outstanding natural features, including forests, beaches, dune formations, and ancient glacial phenomena. The lakeshore also contains many cultural features including the 1871 South Manitou Island Lighthouse, three former stations of the Coast Guard (formerly the Life-Saving Service) and an extensive rural historic farm district. In 2011, the area won the title of "The Most Beautiful Place in America" from Good Morning America.

The Dune Climb is the main attraction for the kids who love to run and roll down the dunes. Located just about 5 miles north of Empire on M-109, you can see it on the west side of the road. Visitors love to bring their children and friends to the Dune Climb because they remember how much fun they had playing in the dunes when they were here as children. Parents and grandparents enjoy watching the activities from a picnic table or blanket at the bottom of the dunes. It's a great spot for a picnic too. The Dune Center, located at the base of the Dune Climb, offers modern restrooms and a bookstore.

Park Name: http://www.nps.gov/slbe/index.htm Historic/Cultural Park: yes Park Website: [Web Link] Type of Listing: Major Park Feature Fees in Local Currency: 10.00 (listed in local currency) Dates of Access: From: 01/01/2015 To: 12/31/2015 Hiking: yes Camping: yes Bicycling: yes Snorkling/Scuba: no Natural Park: Not Listed Recreation Area: Not Listed Wildlife Refuge: Not Listed Other Park Type not listed above: Not listed Other Type Detail: Not listed Hours available: Not listed Horseback Riding: Not Listed Off-Roading: Not Listed Swimming: Not Listed Boating: Not Listed Rock Climbing: Not Listed Fishing: Not Listed Other Activities: Not listed

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