Youth Ice Fishing Program
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 9922 Front St., Empire, MI, United StatesKids and their families are invited to join park rangers for youth ice fishing events. Young participants will learn essential ice fishing skills, safety measures, and fishing regulations, culminating in a "Junior Angler" certification and a fishing pole to take home (while supplies last). If ice conditions permit, attendees will have the opportunity to ice
Family Focused Night Hikes
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 9922 Front St., Empire, MI, United StatesFamilies with elementary and middle school-aged children can participate in family focused night hikes. Rangers will guide families through nocturnal landscapes, educating them about animal adaptations and the wonders of the night sky. Reservations are required for this program. Be prepared and plan to be outside for one to two hours. Dress in layers and
Maple Sugaring Days
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 9922 Front St., Empire, MI, United StatesThe main event on Saturday, March 1, from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., allows attendees to experience the full maple sugaring process across two historic farm sites in the Port Oneida Rural Historic District. Participants can engage in sampling warm syrup, enjoy kid-friendly activities, and witness sap boiling demonstrations as part of this delightful event.
Maple Sugaring Days
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 9922 Front St., Empire, MI, United StatesThe main event on Saturday, March 1, from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., allows attendees to experience the full maple sugaring process across two historic farm sites in the Port Oneida Rural Historic District. Participants can engage in sampling warm syrup, enjoy kid-friendly activities, and witness sap boiling demonstrations as part of this delightful event.