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.

As part of the first phase of the $2.6 million East Tawas State Harbor reconstruction project, boaters can access modern amenities, safety features and a better connection to the local community.

The project helps the harbor respond to current trends in Great Lakes boating. The harbor now features many enhancements, including new docks, a greater variety of slip sizes, features compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines, new electric pedestals and improvements to the pump-out system. In addition, connection to the downtown area -- which is popular with boaters -- has been improved.

To book a slip, visit www.midnrreservations.com. If reservations are not available, call 989-362-2731 to learn about anticipated availability for first-come, first-served slips.

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 inland water destinations found in the Upper and Lower peninsulas. Or, add one more trip to your weekend itinerary and explore the Great Lakes.

The 8th Annual Metro Boat Show will take place Sept. 14-17 in the North and South Marina at Lake St. Clair Metropark. Hundreds of new and previously owned boats will be on display, including  fishing boats, sailboats, cruisers, yachts, pontoon boats, ski and wakeboard boats, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. 

Enjoy live music, food trucks, special appearances and the perfect backdrop - the Black River. Mark your calendars! Learn more and purchase tickets at metroboatshow.net.

Proposals are now being accepted for the Invasive Carp Challenge. Invasive carp pose a serious and growing threat to the economy and ecology of the Great Lakes.

The challenge is designed to tap into entrepreneurs around the world to develop new, innovative solutions to prevent invasive carp movement into the Great Lakes. Written proposals will be accepted through Oct. 31. One or more solutions will share up to $700,000. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/carpchallenge.