Permanent claim record · Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive was built in 1967 by lumberman Pierce Stocking and opened before the national lakeshore designation; its 12 stops include the Lake Michigan Overlook (Stop 9) that led Good Morning America to crown the park 'most beautiful place in America.'

Verified\u00b7 1967-01-01

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Predicate	trivia.fact
Subject	Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (venue)
As of	1967-01-01
Status	Verified
Source	Michigan Famous Foods, Iconic Spots & Uniquely Michigan Experiences — Perplexity Deep Research (March 2026) (trust 6.5/10)
Reference	—
Document hash	pending evidence-pack link
Provenance chain
Claim ID	75ae9f9a-9338-4f9e-b511-672238eb1cf2