2026-05-05 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to Conduct Multiple Prescribed Fires this Spring
The National Park Service plans to conduct two prescribed fires in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore before May 31.
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2026-05-05
1 STORIES2025-03-17
1 STORIESNPS Issues Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Enhanced Island Access for Manitou Islands Dock Project
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) announces the signing of the Improve Boat Access Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI).
Official NPS source2024-11-13
1 STORIES2024-11-13 Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail Segment 9 Update
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) is pausing the design of Segment 9 of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail following ongoing consultations with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
Official NPS source2024-08-20
1 STORIES2024-08-20 Missing Man Found at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
A man reported missing from Milwaukee was located by officials at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on Tuesday afternoon, August 20.
Official NPS source2024-04-22
1 STORIESNew Changes to the Annual North Manitou Island Deer Hunt at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
The North Manitou Island deer hunt in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is held each year to manage the introduced/non-native deer population to allow for the recovery of the forests. This year, the National Park Service is making several changes to the hunt.
Official NPS source2024-04-15
1 STORIESEnhanced Island Access, National Park Service (NPS) Seeks Public Input for Manitou Islands Dock Project
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is inviting the public to comment on a project to improve safe and reliable boat access to the Manitou Islands.
Official NPS source2024-03-29
1 STORIES2024-03-29 Spring 2024 Prescribed Fires
The National Park Service (NPS) plans to conduct three prescribed fires in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (Lakeshore) this spring. Prescribed fire is used as a tool to assist in restoring forest habitat while also reducing the threat of wildland fires.
Official NPS source2024-03-01
1 STORIESHemlock Woolly Adelgid Marches North
The Old Indian Trail and surrounding area in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) is closed due to invasive hemlock woolly adelgid.
Official NPS source2024-02-09
1 STORIESFirewood Vending Opportunity at Platte River and D. H. Day Campgrounds
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is looking for service providers for two competitive Commercial Use Authorizations (CUA) to provide firewood vending for the Platte River Campground in Benzie County and D. H. Day Campground in Leelanau County for calendar years 2024 and 2025.
Official NPS source2023-09-26
1 STORIES2023-09-26 Prescribed Fire
The National Park Service plans to conduct prescribed fires in three burn units this fall at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Official NPS source2023-05-22
1 STORIES2023-05-22- prescribed fire
The National Park Service (NPS) plans to conduct a prescribed fire in two burn units this spring at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore).
Official NPS source2023-03-21
1 STORIES2023-03-21 Educators: Now Recruiting a Teacher-Ranger-Teacher for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) is recruiting a virtual Teacher-Ranger-Teacher (TRT) to spend the summer collaborating with rangers to develop education programs. Applications received by April 8 will receive first consideration.
Official NPS source2023-02-01
1 STORIESTime to Dream About a Summer Fair
Do you need to think about something warm and fun? Then it’s not too early to mark your calendar for the 2023 Port Oneida Fair in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) for the second Friday and Saturday of August. History will come alive August 11-12 with demonstrations, food, and family activities at six different sites within the Port Oneida Rural Historic District. For more information about the Port Oneida Fair go to: Port Oneida Fair - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov).
Official NPS source2023-01-04
1 STORIES2023-01-04 Beech Bark Disease Resistant Tree Planting at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
The latest effort to combat beech bark disease is underway at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore). Seven tree saplings made from cuttings taken from resistant American beech trees at the National Lakeshore were grafted and planted in early November 2022. The successful project came as a result of five years of planning and research in partnership with researchers at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech).
Official NPS source2022-08-26
1 STORIESU.S. Park Rangers Seek Information on Illegal Diversion of the Platte River
U.S. Park Rangers at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) are seeking information from the public to aid an ongoing investigation into the illegal diversion of the Platte River.
Official NPS source2022-07-15
1 STORIESExplore Local Species, Water Safety, and Everything Fishing at Junior Angler Day!
Looking for safe, family-friendly, fishing fun?
Official NPS source2021-10-14
1 STORIESProject Underway to Identify Algal Toxins in US National Park Waterways
Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service partnered on a first-of-its-kind, nationwide harmful algal bloom, or HAB, field study that began this summer and will continue over the next two years.
Official NPS source2021-08-09
1 STORIESSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Accepting Winter Internship Applications
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) is excited to announce the opening of applications for internships to support the education team during the Snowshoe Experience program. Interns will gain valuable experience in the fields of environmental education and interpretation, and will also be introduced to the policies, procedures, and career paths within the National Park Service (NPS). Internships in the NPS bolster student skills and experience, and are designed to be stepping-stones to careers within the agency or similar workforce.
Official NPS source2021-06-09
1 STORIESSleeping Bear Dunes Receives New Hybrid Learning Grant from the National Park Foundation
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of 32 parks and park partners to receive an Open OutDoors for Kids Hybrid Learning grant from the National Park Foundation.
Official NPS source2021-05-20
1 STORIESLearn through Fun at Sleeping Bear Dunes
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore offers new spring and summer education programs. Discover a new skill, conduct a science experiment, or create a work of art in a program with the National Lakeshore. Try one of the options below for students to learn about their park!
Official NPS source2021-05-03
1 STORIESNow Recruiting a Teacher-Ranger-Teacher with Sleeping Bear Dunes
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is recruiting a local, virtual Teacher-Ranger-Teacher to spend the summer collaborating with rangers to develop education programs. Applications received by May 16 will receive first consideration.
Official NPS source2021-04-12
1 STORIESPrescribed Burn this Spring near Bass Lake in Benzie County
The National Park Service plans to conduct a prescribed fire in up to four burn units this spring, as early as April 19, at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Official NPS source2021-01-11
1 STORIESSleeping Bear Dunes Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with Free Entry
In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the entrance fee to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will be waived on Monday, January 18, 2021.
Official NPS source2021-01-07
1 STORIESNational Park Service Issues Letter of Intent to Lease the Historic Sleeping Bear Inn and Garage
The National Park Service issued a letter of intent for the development of a lease for the historic Sleeping Bear Inn and Garage in Glen Haven to Balancing Environment and Rehabilitation (BEAR), a nonprofit dedicated to keeping the history and heritage of Glen Haven sustainable.
Official NPS source2020-11-04
1 STORIESSleeping Bear Dunes will be Fee-Free on Veterans Day November 11 in Honor of
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will be fee-free on Wednesday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day.
Official NPS source2020-10-16
1 STORIESSleeping Bear Dunes Celebrates with New Mobile Visitor Center
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) is pleased to announce the delivery of a mobile visitor center to the park--just in time for its 50th anniversary!
Official NPS source2020-10-08
1 STORIESSleeping Bear Dunes Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore celebrates its 50th anniversary on Wednesday, October 21 with plenty of fun.
Official NPS source2020-07-23
1 STORIESSleeping Bear Dunes Resumes Collection of Entrance Fees
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will resume the collection of entrance fees beginning Saturday, July 25, 2020.
Official NPS source2020-07-09
1 STORIESSleeping Bear Dunes Opens Scenic Drive on Weekends
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive will be open for visitors on Saturdays and Sundays for the next several weeks beginning Saturday, July 11.
Official NPS source2020-06-09
1 STORIESSleeping Bear Dunes to Open Visitor Center and Campgrounds
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is set to open additional park facilities.
Official NPS source2020-05-21
1 STORIESSleeping Bear Dunes Increases Recreational Access
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is beginning to increase recreational access to park facilities.
Official NPS source2020-05-12
1 STORIES2020 Port Oneida Fair Postponed
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, along with its many partners, has made the decision to cancel the Port Oneida Fair scheduled for August 7-8, 2020.
Official NPS source2020-04-21
1 STORIESSleeping Bear Dunes Delays Seasonal Opening of Facilities
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore making additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Official NPS source