# Sleeping Bear Beaches — Aunt Jane’s Guide

> Guide to beaches in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with ratings, photos, and maps. (iPhone/iPad app by Jonathan Reid.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleeping-bear-beaches/id550911735 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jonathan Reid](https://appshunter.io/developer/530045057)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-09-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleeping-bear-beaches/id550911735/reviews.md

## What is Sleeping Bear Beaches?

“Where’s the beach?” With this guide there is no need to wonder where the beaches are or which beach will best suit your needs.

Get the most out of your visit to the Lakeshore recently named “The Most Beautiful Place in America” by viewers of Good Morning America. 

Aunt Jane’s handy guide gives you loads of information about many different beaches available to you in the park. It covers Lake Michigan beaches, inland lake beaches, and North and South Manitou Islands. It also includes popular non-park beaches such as Empire Beach. 

For each beach, Aunt Jane gives her 5 star rating plus her personal comments. In addition there are pictures, location information, maps to help you get there, details about the beach and its facilities, and important reminders and warnings to help you stay safe and happy during your visit to the lakeshore.

This is the most comprehensive listing of beaches and beach information available for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

## Key features

- Beach ratings and personal comments
- Photos and location information
- Interactive maps for navigation
- Detailed beach and facility information
- Safety reminders and warnings
- Covers Lake Michigan, inland, and island beaches

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleeping-bear-beaches/id550911735/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Nice, organized, informative

*2013-05-30*

Well done

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2012-10-23*

Great info!!

### 5/5 — "Beautiful Beaches Gram!"

*2012-09-08*

"Look at these!" was what my 5 y.o. Grandson said to as he was investigating APPS on my iPhone while I was feeding his 1 y.o. Brother dinner.
I looked & sure enough, he was looking at the beaches in Michigan!  He said "you were a kid & grew up there!  will you take me there & my Brother there?"
this is an outstanding App~~everything you need to know before you head out for a day of fun.

## Frequently asked questions about Sleeping Bear Beaches

### What beaches does Sleeping Bear Beaches cover?

Sleeping Bear Beaches covers beaches on Lake Michigan, inland lakes, and both North and South Manitou Islands within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It also includes popular non-park beaches like Empire Beach.

### What information is provided for each beach?

For each beach, Sleeping Bear Beaches provides a 5-star rating, personal comments, pictures, location details, maps, facility information, and important safety reminders and warnings.

### Is Sleeping Bear Beaches free to use?

Yes, Sleeping Bear Beaches is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices is Sleeping Bear Beaches available on?

Sleeping Bear Beaches is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS.

### How often is Sleeping Bear Beaches updated?

The latest version of Sleeping Bear Beaches is 1.6, and it was last updated on December 31, 2024. This indicates regular maintenance and potential content additions.

### What is the age rating for Sleeping Bear Beaches?

Sleeping Bear Beaches has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and families.

### What do users like about Sleeping Bear Beaches?

Users appreciate the comprehensive listing of beaches and detailed information provided, including ratings, maps, and safety tips, making it a valuable resource for visiting the lakeshore.

### Does Sleeping Bear Beaches work offline?

The provided information does not specify offline functionality. However, given its nature as a guide with maps, it is advisable to check for offline capabilities before relying on it without an internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2024-12-31

Use secure https links when available.

### 1.5 — 2024-10-07

Moved web page loading indicator from status bar at top to tool bar at bottom.

### 1.4 — 2022-06-06

- Support Dark Mode
- Added landscape orientation
- Removed analytics

### 1.3 — 2017-12-01

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• Fixes for iPhone X
• Update link to Empire Area Museum

### 1.2 — 2017-08-28

Version 1.2
Technical update, including:
• 64-bit support, to keep running on iOS 11
• UI refresh, supporting different phone sizes
• Show driving directions in Apple Maps

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