Glen Arbor Travel Guide

 cpiers47 Says:  The dunes at the end of the road in Glen Haven are not only beautiful to climb, they also offer access to a fantastic beach. This is one of the best places to watch a storm move in or for a sunset swim. 

 cpiers47 Says:  This is the huge dune visible from the Narrows between Big and Little Glen Lakes. One a summer day, it is crawling with tourists.The best way to experience the Dune Climb is one of the following. In winter, it's a fantastic place to climb up and sled down, an experience made... 

 Eric-Sabin Says:  Crystal River Outfitters offers a variety of options for those wishing to canoe or kayak while visiting Leelanau County. Our typical trip consists of a 2-3 hour trip down the gentle Crystal River with almost the entire 7 miles of your trip being spent in the Sleeping Bear... 

 Eric-Sabin Says:  The sand dunes are one of the biggest attractions in Northern Michigan. There is a scenic drive known as Pierce Stocking Drive, which allows you to observe many of the vistas without having to stray far from your auto. Most people seem to prefer actually climbing the dunes... 

 cpiers47 Says:  A short hike to one of the greatest views on earth. From here you can see North and South Manitou islands as well as points on the Michigan shorline.For fun, run down the face (about 250 feet) and either spend hours hiking up or walk along the beach to the left (south) where... 

 cpiers47 Says:  Art's is the local hang out that gets incredibly full every summer night. It's also one of the places in town with a generator so, in high school, when the power went out in town, it was where we went to do homework. Despite the name, it's a family sort of bar. . .We thought... 

 g246020 Says:  An older chap walking out, told us that all restaurants in Leeland close at 2pm. He and his wife were not too impressed with the food they got out of the Boone Docks. Since this was the only restaurant we found open that Monday afternoon (fall hours), we went in. The place... 

 yooperprof Says:  Interlochen a nationally famous music and arts center not far from Sleeping Bar Dunes. In the summer, Interlochen thrums with diverse activities. You can catch some pretty stellar concerts here at their outdoor amphitheater. The camp is located just off of US 31 in Grand... 

 durbie Says:  The Totem Shop is a classic tourist trap, but we've looked forward to going there every year for almost 30 years. It's a classic. Good place for magazines, newspapers, fudge, toys, gifts, etc. There is a nice selection of fireworks, our favorite being the "Moondance." As... 

 yooperprof Says:  THE GREAT LAKES = "the group of five fresh-water lakes in the central part of north america, between Canada and the United States. . . From Duluth MN at the western end of Lake Superior, to outlet of Lake Ontario, they stretch 1160 miles. The combined surface area of the... 

 yooperprof Says:  The Columbia Encyclopedia says "DUNE = a mound or ridge of wind-blown material, usually sand, formed in arid regions. . . Often a dune begins to form because material is deposited by the wind as it encounters a bush, a rock, or an irregular ground surface; others form... 

 yooperprof Says:  The Columbia Encyclopedia says that "Sand = rock material occuring in the form of loose, rounded, or angular grains, varying in size from 1/16th mm to 2 mm in diameter, the particles being smaller than those of gravel, and larger than those of silt or clay. A secondary rock,...