Jan 24, 2017 sleeping bear point part of the sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore on the northwest coast of the lower peninsula was named one of the 21 top beaches on earth by national geographic. In winter, look for waterfowl on sleeping bear bay and flocks of snow buntings and an occasional snowy owl on the dunes. It is the official childrens book of michigan, and is a mustread for family planning a trip to sleeping bear dunes. Sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore 9922 front street empire. As a shimmering blue lake michigan touches the northwest corner of the lower peninsula, rolling white perched dunes surrounded by lush forests and farm land provide a sharp geographic contrast thats visible from outer space. Theres even a childrens book about it that you can buy when you visit.
You will find a wide variety of activities for every age available to you at the lakeshore. The book is based on a native american legend of the creation of the dunes and islands at sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore. There are over 100 miles 160 kilometers of trails in the park. Canoeing the pere marquette river and checking out the sleeping bear dunes area. Northern michigan july 1 4, 2006 checking out grand haven, silver lake, sleeping. Whitetailed deer, red foxes, porcupines, gray and fox squirrels, bats, and raccoons can be seen on almost a daily basis in the area. Any suggestionstips for seeing the beautiful sights where to go to see the views ive seen online. Dearborn public schools celebrates march is reading month with books from sleeping bear press. Studying sleeping bear by the book leelanau enterprise. Heather hughes of sleeping bear press was the book s editor and admitted that they were concerned about the reaction of children to the powerful story. The legend of sleeping bear is the story of a mothers eternal devotion to her young. It was also named the official childrens book of michigan in 1998. Sleeping bear dunes lake michigan facts and pictures.
Friends of sleeping bear dunes protecting resources and heightening visitor experiences in partnership with sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore. The dunes are not just named after bears because michigan is known to inhabit black bears, but after a legend of a mother bear and her two cubs. A nicely illustrated childrens book, and an interesting legend, but boy, its a bit of. The legend of sleeping bear long ago, along the wisconsin shoreline, a mother bear and her two cubs were driven into lake michigan by a raging forest fire. Sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore, park, lake. Whether youre driving, hiking, camping, or canoeing, youre sure to see a wonderful assortment of wildlife that call sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore home, including the parks namesake, the black bear. Im from michigan and have been to the sleeping bear dunes and ive never. This legend is told in the beautifullyillustrated childrens book the legend of sleeping bear by kathyjo wargin. Sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore also contains many cultural features including an 1871 lighthouse, three former lifesaving servicecoast guard stations and an extensive rural historic farm district.
Looking straight down the 450 foot bluffs of sleeping bear. The book, the legend of sleeping bear, by kathyjo wargin directions. Sleeping bear dunes hidden gem perfect family getaway. Besides having a great legend associated with it, sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore one of only four national lakeshores in the united states. The national lakeshore encompasses over 50,000 acres along lake michigan and has a unique legend of how the dunes came to be. On the northeastern shore of lake michigan is sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore, totaling over 71,000 acres 28,730 hectares. On the northwestern shore of the lower peninsula is the sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore. A mother bear and her two cubs tried to complete the long trek across lake michigan from wisconsin, fleeing from a forest fire. Photographs of the sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore.
Sleeping bear dunes features immense and magnificent sand dunes, as well as beaches, forests and inland lakes along a 35mile strip of the southeastern shore of lake michigan. It showcases the iconic pierce stocking scenic drive in lush pictorials and highinterest historical and. In 1998 writer kathyjo wargin and nature artist gijsbert van frankenhuyzen combined their talents to bring the legend of sleeping bear to life. Whether youre traveling with friends, family, or even pets, vrbo vacation homes have the best amenities for hanging out with the people that matter. This book shares the tale of how sleeping bear dunes came to be and as a born and raised. I recently had the opportunity to visit michigans sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore. Park store sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore u. Jul 12, 2017 another favorite part of sleeping bear dunes is remembering the legend of sleeping bear, the story of how the dunes came about. Through the years, the shape of sleeping bear dunes has changed. The south manitou island cub is resting nearby the momma bear the sleeping bear dunes. The legend of sleeping bear by kathyjo wargin is the legend of how sleeping bear dunes and north and south manitou islands came to be. Now, isnt that just the cutest story about bear cubs dying youve ever heard. Named for its famed dunes, this national part was designated the most beautiful place in america in 2011 on abcs good morning america show. Sleeping bear national lakeshore michigan state university.
We bought this for our son, to go along with other fine legend books of the area. The glen haven general store appears much as it did during the 1920s and features typical general store merchandise and items related to the history of the glen haven area, including kitchenware, food, toys, maritime related items and books. Even the name of the area comes from the native american legend of sleeping bear. Fleeing from a forest fire, a mother bear urges her two cubs into the watery shelter of a. Longingly, a mother bear and two famished cubs walked the shore on the wisconsin side, gazing wistfully across the great lake at michigan, which in those days was the land of plenty as it is today. The great spirit manitou created two islands north and south manitou islands to mark the spot where the cubs disappeared and then created a solitary dune to.
Sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore reading of sleeping. And the story of what happens once mother bear reaches the far shore becomes the legend behind the natural wonder known as sleeping bear dune. After a trip to sleeping bear dunes, my 15 year old was going to give this to the 2 year old who she babysits. Sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore, park, lake michigan. The legend of sleeping bear by kathyjo wargin goodreads. Head to south manitou island as a mainland escape with. The history of the sleeping bear dunes area is the story of the people who once lived and worked in this place. The cottage has a variety of sleeping options with one queen bed, two twin beds, and one queen sleeper sofa. May 24, 2010 on the northeastern shore of lake michigan is sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore, totaling over 71,000 acres 28,730 hectares. Sleeping bear point part of the sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore on the northwest coast of the lower peninsula was named one of the 21 top beaches on earth by national geographic. The new book, the life of the sleeping bear, was created by the friends of sleeping bear dunes to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore. Sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore reading of sleeping bear legend and introduction to sleeping bear dunes. The sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore is rich in history from early native american cultures to the shipping, logging, and agricultural heritage of the area. The legend of sleeping bear myths, legends, fairy and folktales.
Off the coast, the park also includes two undeveloped islands, north and south manitou islands, which offer a more remote backcountry experience. You can also try your open fire cooking skills over a bonfire near the lake. The legend of sleeping bear sleeping bear dunes oh, ranger. Ive been there a couple of times before, but this was my first time back since becoming a scholar of national parks. For more information about friends of sleeping bear dunes please call 2316314244. Plan your trip to sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore including the dune climb, pyramid point, pierce stocking scenic drive, and more incredible destinations and beaches. Michiganders know the legend of sleeping bear dunes well. Kathyjo wargin kathyjo wargin is the author of more than 45 books and has earned national acclaim through awardwinning childrens classics such as michigans official state book, the legend of sleeping bear, childrens choice award winner the legend of the loon, the edmund fitzgerald.
The books help readers to imagine their own stories, craft different endings, contemplate. One day, as they were in the woods gathering food, a fire broke out. The legend of sleeping bear dunes ready by margaret king. Mother bear reached the shore and climbed to the top of a high bluff to watch and wait for her cubs. Views of sunsets and dune climb from private frontage and 110 ft dock with 50 ft of private across street waterfront. The legend of the sleeping bear on the northwestern shore of the lower peninsula is the sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore. The unusual name stems from the ojibway chippewa legend of a sleeping bear and her two cubs who were driven into the lake after a forest fire on the western shore of lake michigan. Once the mother bear reached the michigan shoreline, she discovered her cubs had disappeared.
The mother bear reached shore first, climbing to the top of a bluff to wait for her cubs. Photographs of the sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore kachadurian, thomas on. The sleeping bear dunes are a very popular spot in the area and comes with a lot of sand and tons of visitors, but, in the northern michigan area, theyre more than just hills of sand. The bears swam for many hours, but eventually the cubs tired and lagged behind. Sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore has been discovered and rediscovered by awed visitors from around the world. May 25, 2010 this legend is told in the beautifullyillustrated childrens book the legend of sleeping bear by kathyjo wargin. On the northwestern shore of michigans lower peninsula lies sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore, a hilly region fringed with massive shoreline sand dunes and dotted with clear lakes. Sleepingbearnps has 1,193 photos and videos on their instagram profile. The legend of sleeping bear sleeping bear dunes oh. Long ago, along the wisconsin shoreline, a mother bear and her two cubs were driven into lake michigan by a raging forest fire. In this retelling of an ojibwe indian tale, a mother bear loses sight of her two cubs as they all attempt to escape a forest fire by swimming across lake michigan. Explore this section to learn more about some of the key figures in the history and development of sleeping bear dunes. One day, a roaring fire swept through the woods, burning everything from horizon to horizon and driving mishe mokwa, her cubs and all the animals before it. The great bear sleeps waiting for her cubs who have turned into the manitou islands the wind sweeps on.
Discover a selection of 1,500 vacation rentals in sleeping bear dunes that are perfect for your trip. May 28, 2016 8 dontmiss gems at sleeping bear dunes. Longingly, a mother bear and two famished cubs walked the shore on the wisconsin side, gazing wistfully across the great lake at michigan, which in those days. Whether youre traveling with friends, family, or even pets, vrbo vacation homes have the best amenities for hanging out with the people that matter most, including swimming pools and kitchens. Following the alphabet this book uses poetry and expository text to explore the sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore, which is located along the northwest coast of the lower peninsula of michigan. The legend of sleeping bear wargin, kathyjo hardcover. Snorkeling the lakes and rivers of sleeping bear dunes. Apparently, when a cold front hits the area and the waters of lake michigan are still at 40 degrees, flip flops and shorts are not the proper beach attire. Her many awards include an ira childrens choice award for the legend of the loon and an ira teachers choice award for win one for the gipper.
The 10 closest vacation rentals to sleeping bear dunes. The legend starts with a mother bear and her two bear cubs who live in a forest in wisconsin on the shores of lake michigan. One day, there is a fire, and the mother bear and her cubs escape to the water. Unplug and unwind at our family cottage near the sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore. The park covers a 35milelong 56 km stretch of lake michigan s eastern coastline, as well as north and south manitou islands. Late in the next day, she sighted the tall white dunes of michigan. The legend of sleeping bear recently received lansings capital area district librarys childrens choice award for best picture book. Aug 06, 2011 sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore reading of sleeping bear legend and introduction to sleeping bear dunes.
This is the first childrens book weve done and when i was told the legend, i knew that it had to be the first. The center is located in empire and is open year round except for thanksgiving, christmas, and new years day. Another favorite part of sleeping bear dunes is remembering the legend of sleeping bear, the story of how the dunes came about. Kathyjo wargin is the author of more than 30 books for children, including the legend of sleeping bear. The ojibwa tale of the sleeping bear dunes starts with a fire. You will meet some of the people whos familiar names are associated with roads, buildings, and other sites in the.
Little glen lake near glen arbor private dock and waterfront ac for 2020. There is always a chance of finding unusual gulls on the pilings in the lake at glen haven. How to actually enjoy the dune climb at sleeping bear. If you like to cook, there is a gas range and charcoal barbecue. Its a story of a mama bear and her two cubs who ran from the raging forest fires in wisconsin to find themselves at the edge of lake michigan and nowhere to go to escape the fires but into the lake. Aug 18, 2016 michiganders know the legend of sleeping bear dunes well. All of the animals, including the mother bear and her cubs, had to leave the forest. Kathyjo wargin is the author of more than 45 books and has earned national acclaim through awardwinning childrens classics such as michigans official state book, the legend of sleeping bear, childrens choice award winner the legend of the loon, the edmund fitzgerald. Michigan state childrens book the legend of sleeping bear. Sleeping bear dunes tips traverse city forum tripadvisor. North manitou island feels like untouched wildernessit doesnt even have campsites, but you can stay there with a backcountry permit. Sleeping bear dunes national parks conservation association. When she reached the shore and looked back, her cubs were nowhere to be seen. Sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore is a united states national lakeshore located along the northwest coast of the lower peninsula of michigan in leelanau and benzie counties near empire, michigan.
While the main part of sleeping bear dunes receives 1. Sleeping bear dunes the disabled travelers companion. Be the first to ask a question about the legend of sleeping bear. Published to wide acclaim, the book was soon named the official childrens book of. Dec 14, 2018 history of the sleeping bear dunes the unusual name stems from the ojibway chippewa legend of a sleeping bear and her two cubs who were driven into the lake after a forest fire on the western shore of lake michigan.
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