https://www.wcmu.org/tags/sleeping-bear-dunes-national-lakeshore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore en-US Copyright Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:00:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-01/shutdown-closes-sleeping-bear-dunes-visitors-center-ranger-programs Campgrounds and park destinations remain open. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:00:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-01/shutdown-closes-sleeping-bear-dunes-visitors-center-ranger-programs Jacob Wheeler, Glen Arbor Sun and Brian Freiberger, Leelanau Enterprise https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-06/sleeping-bear-heritage-trail-gets-more-pushback-from-local-group A new report shows the final segment of the trail would require retaining walls in a critical dune area, plus boardwalk across wetlands. Mon, 06 May 2024 13:39:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-06/sleeping-bear-heritage-trail-gets-more-pushback-from-local-group Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-07/planned-addition-to-sleeping-bear-heritage-trail-would-require-removal-of-thousands-of-young-trees The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail stretches about 20 miles through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. A new segment of the trail would add about five miles, but require the removal of over 7,200 trees, according to one independent analysis. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:36:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-07/planned-addition-to-sleeping-bear-heritage-trail-would-require-removal-of-thousands-of-young-trees Beth Weiler https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-12-04/platte-point-restoration-aims-to-undo-50-years-worth-of-dredging Federal officials are working to undo more than 50 years of dredging on the Platte River at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:58:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-12-04/platte-point-restoration-aims-to-undo-50-years-worth-of-dredging Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-14/since-skirting-extinction-great-lakes-piping-plovers-have-reached-a-record-high The Great Lakes are home to the largest coastal dune ecosystem in the world. These vulnerable dunes support a variety of unique plants, insects, and animals – including an endangered, tiny bird. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 23:39:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-14/since-skirting-extinction-great-lakes-piping-plovers-have-reached-a-record-high Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-18/piping-plover-return-to-great-lakes-spark-discussion-on-protection The first piping plover to return to the Great Lakes region was reported at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore last week. Advocates met Friday to discuss the endangered bird and policies that could improve protection. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:26:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-18/piping-plover-return-to-great-lakes-spark-discussion-on-protection Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-07-08/the-valley-of-the-giants-if-a-100-foot-tree-falls-and-no-one-is-around-does-it-really-make-a-sound We heard about giants in fairy tales when we were kids… but it turns out Michigan has an island with giants that you can travel to anytime. These giants… Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:24:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-07-08/the-valley-of-the-giants-if-a-100-foot-tree-falls-and-no-one-is-around-does-it-really-make-a-sound Cpedersen https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-02-22/tree-killing-pest-found-near-sleeping-bear-dunes A tree-killing pest has made its way into the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and its spread has state natural resources officials concerned.Robert… Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:54:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-02-22/tree-killing-pest-found-near-sleeping-bear-dunes https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2020-06-04/sleeping-bear-dunes-national-park-is-open-brings-back-seasonal-workers-monday The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park plans to welcome back the majority of its seasonal workers on Monday, June 8. Seasonal employees began coming back… Thu, 04 Jun 2020 18:10:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2020-06-04/sleeping-bear-dunes-national-park-is-open-brings-back-seasonal-workers-monday Tess DeGayner https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-07-12/sleeping-bear-dunes-increases-accessibility-options Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore provides accessibility options this summer for all visitors. Partners of lakeshore, Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes,… Fri, 12 Jul 2019 18:38:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-07-12/sleeping-bear-dunes-increases-accessibility-options Tess DeGayner