Explore the shores and forests of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore along the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. Published on April 26, 2026 Scenic view of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore from the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. Credit: Owen Weber / Getty Images Set within the rolling dunes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the seven-and-a-half-mile Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive takes travelers through magnificent woodlands, sandy ridges, and sweeping viewpoints along the shores of Lake Michigan. The drive honors the late lumberman and passionate outdoorsman Pierce Stocking and begins just south of Glen Lake before winding upward through thick hardwood forests. During the journey, visitors can stop at 12 different points of interest and overlooks that showcase the area’s diverse scenery. Although the drive can be completed in under an hour, many travelers spend extra time photographing the dunes, picnicking, and hiking various trails.…