Sunsets and sandy feet, campfires and coastal climbs or star-filled skies above and waves sliding onshore below. What's your experience with Michigan's dunes?

The Michigan Office of the Great Lakes wants to know how you enjoy Michigan's coastal dunes. Please take a few minutes to complete this online coastal dune survey and help researchers and planners gain insight about #howyoudune.

If your travel plans include crossing the Mighty Mac on Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 4), please note that the bridge will be closed to public vehicle traffic from 6:30 a.m. to noon for the 2017 Annual Bridge Walk. The brief closure is for the safety and security of walk participants, based on recommendations from Michigan State Police and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Want to make the best of your extra time? Explore one of many fabulous destinations in the Upper Peninsula, including Fayette Historic State Park (a historic townsite), Palms Book State Park (home of Kitch-iti-kipi, Michigan’s largest natural freshwater spring) or St. Ignace, to name just a few. 

If you are traveling northbound to the bridge, there are countless things to do in the Tip of the Mitt, including exploring Mackinac City, hiking the North County Trail or taking in Ocqueoc Falls, the largest waterfall in the Lower Peninsula.

Michigan is home to a number of state parks, trails and state forest campgrounds that offer diverse opportunities for equestrians.

Discover more than 1,000 miles of state-designated trails open to equestrian riders and 20-plus equestrian-friendly campgrounds located in many Michigan state parks and state forests. Don’t own a horse? A handful of southeastern state parks have riding stables were visitors can rent a horse and go on a guided ride on some of Michigan’s beautiful trails. Photo (trail ride at Brighton Recreation Area) courtesy of Kayla Rasosa.

Catch magnificent views of the Perseid meteor showers during Meteors & S'mores in participating state parks Aug. 11-12. Complimentary s’mores and campfires are part of the celebration. 

Bring blankets, seating, bug spray and snacks and enjoy a night of stargazing – all campers and day-use visitors welcome! Designated viewing areas and viewing times are specified at each park. To take full advantage of the meteor showers that will take place Aug. 9-16, we encourage you to sleep under the stars. Visit midnrreservations.com to make a reservation.

Free ORV Weekend is a great opportunity to ride Michigan's nearly 3,700 miles of DNR-designated routes and trails for yourself or introduce friends to the thrill of the ride. Both Michigan residents and out-of-state visitors can ride without an ORV license or permit during Free ORV Weekend Aug. 19-20. 

Purchase an ORV trail license and permit for the remainder of the season for just $36.25 and don't miss out on late summer and spectacular fall riding!