Sleeping Bear Point Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

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Sleeping Bear Point Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

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This photo gives you another perspective of the trail through the dunes. Note the Cottonwood tree on the top of the dune. The sand keeps on moving and will bury some of the trees. As the sand continues to move, the trees will be uncovered producing what is known as "Ghost Forests".

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2010
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National Parks Gallery
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