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The 3 Best Hikes in Sleeping Dunes National Lakeshore

The famous dunes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan were sculpted by the advance and retreat of huge glaciers of the past two million years. It is the world’s largest collection of freshwater sand dunes, with formations that rise up to 400 feet above the lake. Come with me as I share with you the 3 best hikes I found in Sleeping Bear Dunes that you can certainly do in less than 24 hours, if that's all the time you have to spend there. Along with a few tips that will help you to get the most out of your time in this beautiful National Lakeshore area.
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Niagara Falls - The American Side - Waterfall and Camping Guide

Niagara Falls is the oldest State Park in the country, being established in 1885. Like Watkins Glen, I could have stayed all day at the falls just taking in the beauty and the majesty of the water and the rock formations. Niagara Falls State Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, the father of landscape architecture, who also designed the Biltmore Estate link to YouTube in Asheville, NC, and Central Park, NY. This park is about 400 acres of rapids, waterfalls, islands, 15 miles of hiking trails, and the Niagara Gorge.
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Letchworth State Park - The Grand Canyon of the East -Waterfall and Camping Guide

Letchworth is the number one state park in the USA and the number one attraction in New York, and it's been on my bucket list for many years. The park itself is 14,350 with 66 miles of trails, located about 5 miles south of Rochester. The three main waterfalls, Upper Falls, Middle Falls and Lower Falls, and the 600-foot deep Genesee River Gorge are awe-inspiring. Like Watkins Glen, I could have stayed all day at the falls just taking in the beauty and the majesty of the water and the rock formations.
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