This week is Earth Week, with Earth Day honored on Tuesday, April 22. It’s also National Park Week. Events in Leelanau County include a rally on Tuesday at 3 pm in Empire to support Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore—which has faced deep spending cuts and a hiring freeze by the Trump administration. Meanwhile, the Leelanau Conservancy offers opportunities each day this week, starting tomorrow, to join hikes, volunteer, attend a trivia night, and learn about local efforts to preserve trees.
While you are patiently looking forward to a spring full of sunshine and warmer days, the National Park Service is preparing to help you #FindYourPark during National Park Week, April 21 through April 29. This year’s theme, “Park Stars,” is celebrating everything from starry skies to superstar volunteers. Parks, programs, and partners nationwide invite people everywhere to explore stories, experiences, and sites that shine a light on the National Park System. So don’t miss out on the opportunity to celebrate National Park Week at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, like all national parks across the country, presents National Park Week 2015 from April 18-26. This year’s theme is “Find Your Park” in coordination with the national campaign to launch the National Park Service (NPS) Centennial celebrations for 2016. From a night sky viewing event, to a scavenger hunt, to Junior Ranger Day activities, there is something for everyone. You can even explore the park on your own and share your experiences on social media using #FindYourPark.
National Park Week will run from Saturday, April 21 through Sunday, April 29 across the country. Visitors can enjoy the beauty and wonder of 84 million acres of the world’s most spectacular scenery, historic places, and cultural treasures for FREE.