Summer at Whitefish Dunes State Park

Summer is the busiest season at Whitefish Dunes, the best time for enjoying the beach and the cool Lake Michigan breezes.

When the water level is low, there's a wide expanse of sand beach between the dunes and lake.
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Lines in sand mark where waves stopped
Take a walk along the beach and see the marks the waves make in the sand...
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...and the feathery tracks the diving beetle leaves behind.
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People gather on the beach to enjoy the cooling lake breeze on a hot day or to bask in the sun.
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The beach is busiest on sunny weekends and holidays.
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In early evening, the beach is a place for solitude.
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For more information, ask Whitefish Dunes State Park, (920) 823-2400.

Last Revised: Monday April 20 2009