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Get Ready Dune Enthusiasts, Opening Day Is Almost...

General News|March 24th, 2023
The Silver Lake Sand Dunes are the perfect destination for dune and ATV enthusiasts. With three designated areas — the Pedestrian Area, ORV Area, and the area leased by... Read More

Plan a Winter Getaway to Silver Lake

ThinkDunes|January 16th, 2023
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

General News|October 27th, 2022
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

General News|October 19th, 2022
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

ThinkDunes|August 29th, 2022
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

A Weekend Getaway

General News|July 7th, 2022
Silver Lake isn’t just a favorite destination for ORV lovers, it’s also the perfect place to take a weekend getaway with your significant other. Silver Lake combines many of... Read More

Silver Lake Summer Food Tour

ThinkDunes|July 2nd, 2022
No matter what your taste buds are after, Silver Lake offers a wide range of dining options to please every palate. Choose from delicious local flavors, fresh-off-the-grill burgers and... Read More

3-Days at Silver Lake

Attractions|June 28th, 2022
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

General News|June 6th, 2022
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

General News|June 2nd, 2022
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

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