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    Two hikers with large backpacks are walking along a forest trail surrounded by dense green vegetation and tall trees. A dog accompanies them on the trail, walking between the two hikers. The scene appears to be a warm-weather backpacking trip in a deciduous and coniferous mixed forest.

    FREE SOIL, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES

    06.08.2026

    Photo by Savannah Halleaux 

    U.S. Forest Service   

    Two hikers and their dog walk along an established trail to their planned dispersed camping area within the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area on the Manistee National Forest, Michigan, June 8, 2026. By maintaining backcountry access across national forests, the Forest Service fulfills the foundational mandate to manage public lands for multiple uses, balancing resource protection with primitive, high-value recreational opportunities for the public. (Forest Service photo by Savannah Halleaux)

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    Date Taken: 06.08.2026
    Date Posted: 06.16.2026 12:32
    Photo ID: 9750597
    VIRIN: 260608-P-OB504-9166
    Resolution: 2048x1356
    Size: 1.51 MB
    Location: FREE SOIL, MICHIGAN, US
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    Two young men are posing in front of the Manistee National Forest entrance sign, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. One person is holding a small animal (appears to be a cat or small dog) while a black-and-white dog stands in the foreground on a leash. The setting is a sunny day with lush green forest vegetation in the background.
    Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Recreation
    Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Recreation
    Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Recreation
    Two young hikers are descending a sandy, root-covered forest trail with a dog on a blue leash. The foreground hiker carries a large red backpack and wears an orange shirt, while the background hiker carries a smaller blue pack and holds a phone. The setting is a lush, green deciduous forest during what appears to be summer.
    Two young people are examining a trail map at the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area information kiosk. The older individual in a blue shirt and trucker hat is pointing to a specific location on the map, while a younger child in a dog-print shirt looks on. Both are wearing backpacks, indicating they are preparing for or are in the middle of a hiking trip.
    Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Recreation
    Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Recreation
    A tricolor black, white, and tan dog with floppy ears stands outdoors on a dirt and grass surface, looking up at the camera with its tongue out. The dog is wearing a blue leash and an ID tag, and appears happy and alert. A person in khaki cargo pants is partially visible in the background holding the leash.
    A tricolor (black, white, and tan) dog stands on a dirt path with its tongue out, appearing happy and alert. The dog is wearing a blue leash and a collar with identification tags. The setting appears to be an outdoor recreational area, likely a park or trail, with a picnic table and people visible in the background.
    Two hikers with large backpacks are reading an information kiosk at the entrance to Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area. They are accompanied by a black and white dog on a leash. The scene is set on a sunny day along a dirt trail surrounded by a lush green forest.
    A tricolor dog with black, white, and tan markings is photographed up close with its mouth open and tongue hanging out. The dog is wearing a green collar with a blue leash attached. The setting appears to be an outdoor camping or recreational area, with what looks like a tent or canoe structure nearby.
    Two hikers are walking along a wooded trail with a black and white dog on a blue leash. The lead hiker, a young man wearing a red floral shirt, carries a large red and orange backpack, while a second hiker in a blue shirt and cap follows behind with a smaller pack. The trail is covered in dry leaves and exposed roots, surrounded by dense green deciduous forest.
    Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Recreation
    Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Recreation
    Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Recreation
    Two people are organizing camping or hiking gear at a picnic table in a wooded area, likely a trailhead or campground parking area. A black and white dog is leashed nearby, watching the activity. Multiple large backpacks and supplies are spread across the table, suggesting preparation for a backpacking trip.
    Two hikers are taking a break at a wooden picnic table in what appears to be a trailhead or campground rest area. They have large backpacks and supplies spread on the table, accompanied by a black and white dog on a leash. The setting is a forested park area with a gravel parking lot, restroom facility, and informational signage visible in the background.
    A young male wearing a white baseball cap, sunglasses on brim, blue shirt, and backpack is leaning over the hood/windshield of a dark-colored vehicle. He appears to be placing or retrieving something on the windshield, possibly a parking permit or sticker. The scene is set outdoors near a wooded area with green trees visible in the background.
    Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Recreation
    Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Recreation
    Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Recreation
    A young boy wearing an orange dog-print shirt and carrying a large red backpack is inserting an envelope into a self-service fee payment station at what appears to be a national forest or park trailhead. The wooden kiosk displays a sign reading 'Day Use Fee Required' with numbered instructions. The setting is a forested area with green trees visible in the background.
    Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Recreation
    Two young teenagers are at a US Forest Service self-pay fee station, likely at a trailhead or day-use area. One boy is filling out a fee envelope on the kiosk while the other holds cash and a dog leash. Both are wearing backpacks and appear prepared for a hike.
    Two young hikers with backpacks are at a self-service pay station in what appears to be a national forest or park. The boy on the left, wearing a blue shirt and cap, is filling out a fee envelope at a deposit box, while the boy on the right in a red patterned shirt watches. The setting is a trailhead or park entrance with informational signage and a fee collection kiosk.
    Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Recreation
    Two individuals are at a US Forest Service self-pay fee station, likely at a trailhead or campground. One person is filling out a fee envelope while the other holds cash currency. The brown metal deposit box prominently displays a USFS logo and instructions to 'Deposit Fee Envelopes Here.'
    Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Recreation
    Two young hikers are on a wooded trail with a black and white dog on a blue leash. The foreground hiker carries a large orange backpack loaded with camping gear, while the second hiker in the background wears a blue shirt and carries a dark backpack. The setting appears to be a pine forest with sandy, needle-covered ground.
    Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Recreation
    A tricolor dog (black, white, and tan) is sitting at the entrance of an open brown/orange dome tent at a wooded campsite. The dog appears happy with its mouth open and tongue out, and is wearing a collar with a blue leash attached. The setting is a forested campground with trees, rocks, and a pine needle-covered ground.
    A medium-to-large tricolor dog (black, white, and tan) is sitting at the entrance of an orange/brown camping tent with its tongue hanging out. The dog is wearing a blue collar and is attached to a blue-green leash. The setting appears to be a wooded campsite with pine needles on the ground.
    Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Recreation
    Two young hikers with backpacks pose at a trail junction sign in a wooded area. They are accompanied by a black and white dog on a blue leash. The sign indicates the intersection of the Lake Michigan Trail and Algoma Ridge Trail.
    Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Recreation
    Two hikers with large backpacks are walking along a forest trail surrounded by dense green vegetation and tall trees. A dog accompanies them on the trail, walking between the two hikers. The scene appears to be a warm-weather backpacking trip in a deciduous and coniferous mixed forest.
    A person is filling out a recreation fee hang tag/proof of payment document on a wooden surface outdoors. The individual is using a blue pen to write on the small paper form, which appears to be a parking or recreation area permit. A smartphone is placed nearby on the same surface.
    Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Recreation

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