Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a 35-mile lakeshore that stretches along Lake Michigan's eastern coastline and encompasses nearby Michigan islands North and South Manitou Island. The lakeshore was originally established in 1970 for the protection of the region's significant dune and glacial formations. Today, it has been named as America's most beautiful place by Good Morning America, showcasing spectacular bluffs reaching heights of 450 feet, along with a number of vibrantly forested regions and inland lakes. Seasonal opportunities for outdoor recreation include swimming, fishing, and sunbathing at Loon Lake and hiking along the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail. The lakeshore is also home to a number of historic and cultural attractions, including the Port Oneida Rural Historic District and the South Manitou Island Lighthouse.

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