Highland Views

I like the write-up of Sleeping Bear Dunes. I grew up in Michigan and recently moved back and this is on my list of places to see and hike. Has anyone ever attempted descending and ascending?

Sleeping Bear Dunes has one of the greatest bait-and-switches in Michigan. From the parking lot, it looks like a relaxing walk up a sandy hill with a nice view at the top. People take one look and think, "How hard can it be?" Twenty minutes later they're halfway up the dune, bent over, gasping for air, and negotiating with God.

The problem is that sand is a liar. On solid ground, every step moves you forward. On Sleeping Bear Dunes, every step feels like you're climbing an escalator that's going the wrong direction. You push upward, your legs scream in protest, and then gravity politely informs you that you're not actually making as much progress as you thought.

The true spectacle isn't the scenery. It's the people. Halfway up the dune, you'll find tourists in various stages of regret. Some are crawling on all fours. Some are standing perfectly still pretending they're "taking in the view" when they're really trying not to pass out. Others are sitting in the sand wondering whether anyone would judge them for turning around after making it only halfway.

Then there are the optimists who actually reach the top. They celebrate. They take pictures. They post them online with captions about adventure and determination. And then reality sets in. Because now they have to get back down. Suddenly every step feels unstable, your legs have transformed into overcooked noodles, and you're discovering muscles you didn't know existed.

Every year, park rangers rescue people who underestimate these dunes. Not mountain climbers. Not backcountry hikers. People who got defeated by a giant pile of sand. Visitors get dehydrated, exhausted, overheated, and stranded because they looked at a massive dune and thought, "That doesn't seem too bad."

What's amazing is that the warning signs are incredibly clear. They practically beg people to reconsider. They explain the distance, the difficulty, and the physical effort required. Yet every summer thousands of visitors read those warnings and immediately decide they must be exaggerating.

Locals know better. Most Michiganders climb the dune exactly once. After that, we enjoy the view from a safe distance and watch newcomers make the same mistake we did. It's one of the state's most reliable forms of entertainment.

If you're planning to tackle Sleeping Bear Dunes, bring water, wear real shoes, and prepare yourself mentally. The view is incredible. The experience is unforgettable. The suffering is guaranteed.

Sleeping Bear Dunes: proof that a beach can absolutely win a fight.

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Rummage Sale at Holy Spirt church in Highland. Great selection! Until 6 pm today and 8-2 tomorrow.

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If you want to feast your eyes on color 🤩check out PetersPlants at Snook's Butcher Shoppe / Colasanti's Produce & Plants🌺🌷🌼🪻They also have some plant starts like alyssum.

I made a delicious asparagus salad from asparagus and heirloom tomatoes that I got from Ridgemere Farms. Message me for the recipe. Yum!