Beach Reinforcement Efforts
Great Lakes water levels made headlines all year. During 2019, Great Lakes water levels reached or tied their highest readings from the last 100 years. Many Lake Michigan shoreline communities…
Read moreSTAY & PLAY AT THE HEART OF THE DUNES
Centrally located along the famous M-22 scenic highway, Empire is the headquarters to the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Staying in Empire makes it easy—truly a walk in the park! Set up basecamp at an in-town hotel, bed & breakfast, or nearby campground and you’ll be just a short walk, ride, or drive from everything the park has to offer.
Autumn Adventure in Empire
Photo by Jessie Zevalkink Fall Colors to Peak October 12-19, 2019 in Northern Michigan Autumn colors are just a few weeks away from their projected peak, making it the perfect…
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From the everyday to the unique and unusual, there's always something exciting happening in Empire.