The National Lakeshore’s 50th anniversary "Hibernation Celebration"
Date and Time
Saturday Jan 18, 2020
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
January 18th, 2020. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location
Dune Climb,
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Fees/Admission
Free with a park pass.
Contact Information
Lisa Griebel
Park Ranger- Interpretation and Education program manager
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Description
There's a park party and you are invited. The National Lakeshore’s 50th anniversary activities start with a kick-off celebration on Saturday, January 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Dune Climb. Join park rangers and volunteers from the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes and Historic Sleeping Bear for a “Hibernation Celebration” full of fun winter activities. Build a snow sculpture, sled down the dunes (remember to BYOS (Bring Your Own Sled)), try snowball target practice, borrow snowshoes to enjoy the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, sip hot chocolate by a fire, and MORE. There will be a warming station with craft activities in the Dune Center. Ranger-led snowshoe hikes will be offered at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Stop by anytime from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to join in the celebration. The event is free with a park pass.
