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Wisconsin · United States
Travelers will walk along the rocky banks of Lake Michigan's Whitefish Bay and witness the amazing sand dunes which are the state park's treasure.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Whitefish Dunes State Park
Welcome to Whitefish Dunes State Park, a magnificent eight hundred sixty three acre preserve located on the eastern shores of the Door Peninsula. As you enter, the rustling of ancient pine trees and the distant roar of Lake…
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Our journey begins at the Nature Center. Here, educational displays detail the fascinating formation of the dunes over millennia. …
Listen in the app3The Reconstructed Summer Village
Stepping onto the interpretive trail, you arrive at the reconstructed summer village. This area brings to life the accommodations of indigenous peoples from fifteen hundred years ago. …
Listen in the app4The Red Pine Loop Trail
We now transition onto the Red Trail, winding through quiet groves of red pines. The soft bed of pine needles underfoot silences your steps. …
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Prepare for an ascent. You are climbing Old Baldy, the tallest sand dune in the park, towering at ninety three feet. …
Listen in the app6The Mile-Long Sand Beach
Descending from the dunes, you step onto the expansive sand beach. Stretching for over a mile, it is consistently rated as one of the best beaches in Wisconsin. …
Listen in the app7The Rocky Shoreline
As you walk further along the coast, the sandy beach transitions into a rugged, rocky shoreline spanning two miles. Here, the geology of the Door Peninsula is exposed. …
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Whitefish Dunes State Park perfectly encapsulates the delicate balance between the relentless power of Lake Michigan and the fragile ecosystems that thrive on its shores. From the peak of Old Baldy to the ancient village sites,…
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What is Whitefish Dunes State Park?
Whitefish Dunes State Park is a place in Wisconsin · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Wisconsin · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 44.9280, -87.1852 |
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