![2022 Visitor Numbers Show Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Is As Popular As Ever](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/20220625_094210-e1679773021821-470x140.jpg)
It has been more than a decade since Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore was named the “Most Beautiful Place in America” by Good Morning…
![Frankfort Beach: Enjoy the Lake Michigan Beach and Beautiful Views](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Frankfort-Beach-Lake-Michigan-Surfing-470x140.jpg)
Northern Michigan is known for its sandy beaches and the stunning views on M-22. Frankfort is one of the best cities to visit for families…
![Arcadia Dunes is One of Northern Michigan's Most Rewarding Hikes](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/A-Arcadia-Dunes-Feature-Photo-Lake-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore may get the most attention when it comes to Lake Michigan sand dunes in Northern Michigan, but we recently had…
![Here are the Fee Free Days for Michigan National Parks Sites in 2022](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Sable-Falls-Pictured-Rocks-First-Timers-Guide-470x140.jpg)
Each year the National Park Service offers a handful of “Fee Free Days” during which entrance fees are waived so that more people can get…
![2021 Was Another Record Breaking Year for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Sleeping-Bear-Dunes-Sand-Dunes-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
It wasn’t by much, but Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore set an all-time visitor attendance record in 2021. We like starting off a new year…
![Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive: 12 Scenic Stops at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20171001_142121-470x140.jpg)
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore continues to be one of the most popular summer destinations for Michigan residents and visitors from all over the country….
![Photo Gallery Friday: Point Betsie Lighthouse Tour](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Point-Betsie-Lighthouse-Lake-Michigan-View-470x140.jpg)
Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where a few pictures just aren’t enough…
![Michigan Bucket List: Sand Dunes](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Sleeping-Bear-Dunes-Lake-MI-Overlook-Pierce-Stocking-470x140.jpg)
We’ve really enjoyed putting together Michigan “bucket lists” of waterfalls, state parks and lighthouses over the past year. With more shoreline than any of the…
![22 Things To See at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/DSC_0845-470x140.jpg)
It only takes a few moments of soaking in the views from the top of the Sleeping Bear Dunes to realize why this area was…
![Photo Gallery Friday: Warren Dunes State Park](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Warren-Dunes-State-Park-Cover-Photo-470x140.jpg)
Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where one post just isn’t enough to…