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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: Manitou Islands
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Sleeping Bear Point sits below the shoulder of the Sleeping Bear Dunes. It is a windswept piece of land jutting into the Manitou Passage with views west toward Wisconsin, north towards Cathead Point, and south towards Pt. Betsie. Schooners piled high with lumber, potatoes, fruit, and other goods as well as steamships made their way past this point southbound for Chicago, or northbound with passengers and finished goods.
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Legends are made to evolve with generations, so if that version upsets your little ones, tell them that the Sleeping Bear Dunes and the Manitou Islands symbolize a mother bear's love for her children. Then make this and other Old Sleeping Bear Bay Trading Co. products with your cubs and dream about the last time you splashed in the clear water of Sleeping Bear Bay.
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The Dune Overlook is another favorite with artists and photographers, offering a panoramic view that encompasses many of the major landmarks of the area, including Pyramid Point, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Lake, and the Manitou Islands. Visitors are asked to refrain from walking on the fragile dune environment here, which can be easily harmed. Don’t worry, there are plenty of opportunities to exercise just ahead.
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