The Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, a seven mile route, introduces some incredible views of Sleeping Bear Dunes and Lake Michigan. Located on the northwestern shore of Michigan's lower peninsula, the drive begins with a forest of sugar maples and American beech. Under this canopy and at stop #1, is this inviting covered bridge scene. The bridge was rescued from hungry porcupines, and now rebuilt, it's a part of this one way drive. Overlooks #3 through #6 and #8 / #9 put on a show of panoramic views of immense sand dunes and breathtaking views of the Lake Michigan. The overlook at stop #9 is perched high above the lake; in fact it's 450 feet above a sheer drop to the shore below. Although the massive dune appears it should last forever, wave action at its base whittles away, taking a foot every year.