Local Activities

Empire’s Best Treks, from Easy to Adventurous As the gateway to the Sleeping Bears Dunes, the village of Empire is a hiker’s heaven. With miles of secluded trails winding through […]

The Lively Neighborfood Market is a year-round farm stand dedicated to bringing the community together. Located at the Lively Acres Campground just outside Empire, Mi we are just a quick […]

Camping in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. 40 new RV, Tent, and Rustic Cabin camping sites place you in the heart of Michigan’s Leelanau County. Lively Acres […]

Sleeping Bear Surf focuses on human powered fun on the water and on the land. You’ll always be greeted with a smile and friendly, knowledgeable service… and probably a Skrocki – as they have been family owned and operated since day one!

Located at the center of the Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District, The Cyclery is Glen Arbor’s only full-service bike shop, offering year-round bike sales & repairs, cycling gear & apparel, […]

Offering a guided wildflower hike near Beulah in the spring, a walking tour of Historic Empire, an urban hike in Traverse City and  E-Bike rentals in Empire. E-Bike rentals are […]

Find the best fishing gear available along with bike rentals available by the hour, day, or week so you can relax and enjoy the area. A great place to shop for Sleeping Bear Dunes apparel for the family.

Empire was first settled in the 1850s by John LaRue. Less than 40 years after it was established, the Empire Lumber Company was formed and Empire became a burgeoning lumber […]

Glen Arbor’s original destination for outdoor adventures. Nestled in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in the Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District, Crystal River Outfitters has been […]