The brisk Outer Banks winds continuously cause the sand to shift on the dune. Northeastern winds of the winter have a greater effect than do the southwestern winds of summer. Accordingly, Jockey’s Ridge actually migrates up to six feet annually in a southwestern direction. Some dune stabilization comes from the surrounding maritime forests and thickets.

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…

The 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.

A 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.

Tucked in Idaho’s high desert, Bruneau Dunes State Park is a one-of-a-kind blend of sandboarding, stargazing, and solitude.

A 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.

White Sands National Park / Rebecca Latson

Visitors 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.