The Top 7 Natural Monuments in Leelanau County
Leelanau County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 7
beautiful natural monuments in Leelanau County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Leelanau County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 19, 2025
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Highlight • Natural Monument
Sleeping Bear Dunes is part of the National Lake Shore Michigan park and was officially created in 1970. Here you will find bluffs that tower 450 feet above Lake Michigan. …
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View of Lake Michigan from the Sleeping Bear Point Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
The Sleeping Bear Point Trail is an easy 2.8 mile loop leading you through the incredible Sleeping Bear Dunes. This trail is a great alternative to the longer and more …
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Empire Bluffs Observation Deck
Highlight • Viewpoint
One of the best viewpoints of the Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore as well as the highest point of the dunes, Empire Bluffs offers incredible views over the Sleeping Bear Dunes …
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The Floating Kettle Bog
Highlight • Natural
The Kettle Bog is an ancient land formation that was once the site of a glacier. The hole from the glacier left behind is now what remains today as a …
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Sleeping Bear Dunes
Highlight • Natural Monument
These are spectacular landscapes bordering Lake Michigan – huge dunes roll into the beach. Lush forests, inland lakes and unique flora and fauna make this a special place to explore. …
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Valley of the Giants
Highlight • Forest
The Valley of the Giants is a forest of the last few white cedars and one of the few stands of virgin timber in all of Michigan. The white cedars …
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Ridge Trail Viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
Enjoyable spot to take a quick stop along the Ridge Trail segment of the Bay View Trail to enjoy picturesque views over lake Michigan.
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