• Port Oneida Fair

    Port Oneida Fair
    Port Oneida Rural Historic District 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, United States

    Step back in time at the Port Oneida Fair and experience life as it was in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Imagine the life of the pioneers as you help bale hay or watch a broom-maker at work. Learn about spinning, basket weaving, soap making, butter making, candle dipping, and fur trapping. Listen as

    Free
  • Lyle Gun Demonstration

    Lyle Gun Demonstration
    Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum Sleeping Bear Dunes Rd, Glen Arbor , MI

    The Lyle Gun is the only canon ever designed to save lives, not take them. Watch the demonstration to find out more about this life-saving tool. The program lasts about 15 minutes. Arrive early as the program starts promptly at 1 pm.

    Free
  • Stations of the Storm

    Stations of the Storm
    Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum Sleeping Bear Dunes Rd, Glen Arbor , MI

    Do you have what it takes to be a surfman of the US Lifesaving Service? To find out, join park rangers on Thursdays from 1:15-3 pm at the Maritime Museum to complete a series of stations as part of the rescue duties of the surfman stationed the Sleeping Bear Point Station. Stations will set up

    Free
  • Junior Ranger Angler Program

    Junior Ranger Angler Program
    Loon Lake Picnic Area N Scenic Hwy, Honor, MI, United States

    Always wanted to learn to fish? Curious about local fish species? Need more information about fishing regulations, or preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species? The wait is over! Stop by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore for a day of festivities aiming to provide safe and barrier-free opportunities to engage youth (primarily K-5th graders) in fishing!

    Free
  • Star Parties

    Star Parties
    Dune Climb 6748 S. Dune Highway, Empire, MI, United States

    At the Dune Climb, please park in the row furthest from the dunes with your headlights facing M-109. Volunteers will be assisting with parking. Drop-in telescope and information stations will be available for you to visit at your leisure. Be sure to stop by the ranger greeter table in the parking lot at the Dune

    Free
  • Lyle Gun Demonstration

    Lyle Gun Demonstration
    Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum Sleeping Bear Dunes Rd, Glen Arbor , MI

    The Lyle Gun is the only canon ever designed to save lives, not take them. Watch the demonstration to find out more about this life-saving tool. The program lasts about 15 minutes. Arrive early as the program starts promptly at 1 pm.

    Free
  • Stations of the Storm

    Stations of the Storm
    Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum Sleeping Bear Dunes Rd, Glen Arbor , MI

    Do you have what it takes to be a surfman of the US Lifesaving Service? To find out, join park rangers on Thursdays from 1:15-3 pm at the Maritime Museum to complete a series of stations as part of the rescue duties of the surfman stationed the Sleeping Bear Point Station. Stations will set up

    Free
  • Junior Ranger Angler Program

    Junior Ranger Angler Program
    Loon Lake Picnic Area N Scenic Hwy, Honor, MI, United States

    Always wanted to learn to fish? Curious about local fish species? Need more information about fishing regulations, or preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species? The wait is over! Stop by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore for a day of festivities aiming to provide safe and barrier-free opportunities to engage youth (primarily K-5th graders) in fishing!

    Free
  • Lyle Gun Demonstration

    Lyle Gun Demonstration
    Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum Sleeping Bear Dunes Rd, Glen Arbor , MI

    The Lyle Gun is the only canon ever designed to save lives, not take them. Watch the demonstration to find out more about this life-saving tool. The program lasts about 15 minutes. Arrive early as the program starts promptly at 1 pm.

    Free
  • Stations of the Storm

    Stations of the Storm
    Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum Sleeping Bear Dunes Rd, Glen Arbor , MI

    Do you have what it takes to be a surfman of the US Lifesaving Service? To find out, join park rangers on Thursdays from 1:15-3 pm at the Maritime Museum to complete a series of stations as part of the rescue duties of the surfman stationed the Sleeping Bear Point Station. Stations will set up

    Free
  • Junior Ranger Angler Program

    Junior Ranger Angler Program
    Loon Lake Picnic Area N Scenic Hwy, Honor, MI, United States

    Always wanted to learn to fish? Curious about local fish species? Need more information about fishing regulations, or preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species? The wait is over! Stop by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore for a day of festivities aiming to provide safe and barrier-free opportunities to engage youth (primarily K-5th graders) in fishing!

    Free
  • Native Foods in the Great Lakes

    Platte River Picnic Area 5685 Lake Michigan Rd, Honor, MI, United States

    Food has meant more to the Anishinaabek than simple subsistence. It has provided economics, told time and is a central part of cultural practices. This unique talk not only discusses the history and importance of indigenous foods of the Great Lakes to the Anishinaabek but samples of native food will be provided to the audience.

    Free