Monica Goes: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Among the United States' most recognizable and beloved outdoor landmarks—like Yosemite Valley, Yellowstone, Glacier National Park, and countless others—you might be surprised to know that Sleeping Bear Dunes was voted America's most beautiful outdoor destination. In this week's episode of Monica Goes, you'll get a peek at the reasons why: serene woodland walks, enormous sand dunes, and the azure hues of Lake Michigan.

All that, plus, Monica digs into local life on the Lower Peninsula in Traverse City, Michigan. To celebrate a summer of women in the outdoors, we're "touring" the U.S. with Monica Ortega, the host of the adventure travel series Monica Goes. Follow along with us throughout the months of July and August while Monica circles the country in search of adventure.

Follow along as Monica tours the nation in search of adventure.

Next week, Monica takes over Billings, Montana.

• July 2: Superstition Mountain, Arizona
• July 9: Devil's Bridge, Arizona
• July 16: Bryce Canyon National Park
• July 23: St. Mary's Lake, Colorado
• July 30: Fall Creek Falls, Tennessee
• August 6: Delphi Falls, New York
• August 13: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan
• August 20: Billings, Montana
• August 27: Upper Kern River, California

Monica Goes was established in 2014 to remind us that you don't need to be an expert or an adrenaline junkie to go on epic adventures. Being afraid of everything, Monica's goal was to show people you don't need to let your fears hold you back from doing something you love. If she can do it, then anyone can! Read more about Monica and Monica Goes at MonicaGoes.com. Find this and every episode of Monica Goes on YouTube, and don't forget to subscribe!