The best case for conservation of public land is made by understanding the history of a place, then trekking into wilderness to experience the deep sense of spirituality that only nature can provide. Spirit of the National Parks is a hybrid genre, consisting of four tent-pole historical chapters, surrounded and supported by 20 adventure-travel segments throughout Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. We uncover the history and legends of the Native American people who lived there, the history of white settlement, and the controversial formation of the National Lakeshore. The history of its unique agriculture, shipwrecks of the Manitou Passage, and its beautiful lighthouses round out our historical chapters. Our story is authentically told by expert historians, park rangers, conservationists, explorers, and a large cast of real people who truly love Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Director: Keith Andrew Patterson

Runtime: 50 min

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