Traverse Connect

Other · Traverse City, MI

You know that postcard-perfect view everyone talks about when they mention Northern Michigan? That's Sleeping Bear Dunes, and it's just a short drive from Traverse City. The massive sand bluffs tower 450 feet above Lake Michigan, creating some of the most dramatic scenery in the Midwest. Sure, climbing the dune is a workout – your legs will remind you the next day – but the panoramic views across the Manitou Islands make every step worth it. The kids love rolling down the sandy slopes, and photographers can't get enough of those endless blue horizons.