Take Me to Hart

Take Me to Hart Hart is a quaint and welcoming small town, located just 7-miles from Silver Lake, that is home to some fantastic foodie stops and plenty of... Read More

Plan a Winter Getaway to Silver Lake

Wintertime in Silver Lake Although the Silver Lake & Hart Area is well-known for summertime fun on the dunes, winter is also a great time to plan a visit.... Read More

Fat Biking the Dunes

Beginning on December 15th the MDNR welcomes fat bikers for a dune takeover that will extend to March 15th. This new recreational season provides fat bikers an opportunity for... Read More

Experience the Dunes on Horseback

As the season comes to an end for the ORV users, November brings unique opportunity for a completely different experience riding the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. Michigan Shoreline Horse... Read More

Two-Day Fall Getaway

Two-Day Fall Getaway to Silver Lake When we think of Silver Lake, we often think of summer days full of sun and sand. As we reach the end of... Read More

3-Days at Silver Lake

Silver Lake is more than a destination for duners. In fact, it might just be one of the best destinations for days on end, full of family adventure. To... Read More

A Little Bit of Dune History

Dune History The history of Silver Lake Sand Dunes began in 1920, when Carrie E. Mears, the daughter of lumber baron Charles Mears, donated 25 acres on the east... Read More

Plan Your Fun Family Adventure

So, what is there to do in with the kids in the Silver Lake area? Glad you asked. Although we are known as a popular spot for the big... Read More

The Low Down on Drag Racing

In 2021 there was plenty of buzz about drag racing at Silver lake Sand Dunes. We wanted to get a veteran duner’s take on what we need to know... Read More

Mac Wood’s Dune Rides Celebrates 90 Years!

We are thrilled to wish a happy 90th anniversary to Silver Lake’s very own Mac Wood’s Dune Rides! A family tradition since 1930, you simply can’t visit the dunes... Read More