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The National Park Service (NPS) issued a letter of intent for the development of a lease for the historic Sleeping Bear Inn and Garage in Glen Haven, Michigan, to Balancing Environment and Rehabilitation (BEAR) on November 5, 2020. BEAR is a nonprofit dedicated to keeping the history and heritage of Glen Haven, Michigan sustainable.
Originally built between 1865-1867, the Inn served as a frontier hotel for business travelers and local workers. It continued in operation throughout the next century evolving into a tourist hotel. It has been closed since the mid-1970s. This lease will allow for the restoration and adaptive re-use of both buildings. BEAR will work closely with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the National Lakeshore to operate the Inn as a premier bed and breakfast lodge.