I recently had the wonderful opportunity to visit Sleeping Bear Dunes near Pentwater, MI. For those of who don't know the geography of Michigan you should hold your left hand up in front of you with the thumb out as this is pretty much what the state looks like on a map, a big mitten. Pentwater is located right near the top of your left pinky finger and is on the coast of Lake Michigan on the western side of the state. It's a very unique and beautiful place filled with food, shopping, swimming, and fun.
The dunes are known throughout the state as a unique and beautiful attraction. They are unique in that they resemble a desert, yet they are surrounded by lush forests and one of the biggest freshwater lakes in the world, Lake Michigan. I recently got to visit here and it was quite an experience. The dunes are absolutely massive and roll like hills across a wide landscape. These dunes are a side-effect of the glaciers that permeated the landscape during the last Ice Age and the national park stretches for 35 miles along the coastline.
This park is one of the most unique and beautiful places in the country but not very many people outside of Michigan have ever been, or ever heard about this place and it's truly a gem of the state. There is camping around the park where you can bring your family and enjoy the outdoors as well as opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and fishing. If you have a chance, you should really check it out. Here's their official website.
i went there once. I could only look down. It's was incredibly high. I knew if I went down the sand dune that i would never make it back up!
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