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Sleeping Bear Dunes closes all parking lots & trails; People didn't follow social distancing

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(WXYZ) — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore announced Tuesday it is closing all park trails, trailheads, parking lots and picnic areas as people didn't follow social distancing guidelines.

In a post on Facebook, Sleeping Bear Dunes posted two photos with more than a dozen people on trails.

The park also said that beach fires are prohibited until further notice, the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive will remain closed and previous closures of park facilities are still in place.

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