A Love Letter to Michigan’s Natural and Cultural Heritage Release & Screenings Filmmaker Keith Patterson’s 50‑minute documentary, The Spirit of Sleeping Bear Dunes, has officially wrapped and is set to debut locally and on PBS. On July 23, 2025, viewers in northern Michigan can catch its premiere at the State Theatre in Traverse City, screening…
Read MoreThe lost city, swallowed by the dunes, is situated on the coast of Lake Michigan near present-day Saugatuck and Douglas. The town’s mills and strategic location along the Kalamazoo River fueled its growth from its 1836 founding.
Read MoreA weekend of celebration made clear that Cox isn’t the only one who feels this way. Thanks to the determined and consistent efforts of countless individuals, millions of others have come to love and appreciate the park.
Read MoreTucked in Idaho’s high desert, Bruneau Dunes State Park is a one-of-a-kind blend of sandboarding, stargazing, and solitude.
Read MoreA 9-year-old who needed to be rescued after being buried in the sand at Silver Lake State Park is safe thanks to rescue efforts by from several first responders, including eight minutes of CPR to revive the boy.
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Read MoreVisitors will notice a subtle change this year at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Park officials say the popular Lake Michigan Overlook along the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive has been torn down.
Read MoreIndiana Audubon invites birders, families and nature lovers to celebrate the height of spring bird migration at the 2025 Indiana Dunes Birding Festival, set for May 15-18 at sites throughout the Indiana Dunes region and beyond.
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