The Legend of Sleeping Bear
It is believed that the Ojibwe of Michigan were the first to tell the story of Sleeping Bear and her cubs, a legend that has since become known as "The Legend of Sleeping Bear."The tale originated as a way to explain the sandy area that we know today as the Sleeping Bear Dune.  In this story, Mother Bear and her two cubs must escape a forest fire in Wisconsin.  As they struggle to make the journey across Lake Michigan, the loyalty and dedication they show for one another is powerful and heartwarming.