‘Brilliant alternative’

To the editor:

As a return visitor to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, we appreciate the rare beauty of this pristine wilderness area. We are grateful to be able to experience this unique ecosystem in its natural state, unhindered by urbanization.

We are saddened to learn of the proposed Segment 9 expansion, which is different from the previous 21 miles. It seems contrary to the primary mission of the National Park Service to protect unique ecosystems. Why would our national park service initiate or allow anyone to cut 25’ swaths through mature forests? Building massive urban-like retaining walls through critical dunes or constructing concrete boardwalks through rare wetlands is not necessary!