Wednesday 6/10
We were supposed to leave yesterday but the forecast called for severe thunderstorms and possible tornados, so we decided since we were camping, to back up our trip a day. We got up early Wednesday and were gone by 6:45a and arrived into the National Park area around 10a local time (we gained an hour). Read more
Indiana Dunes National Park, Indiana
Indiana Dunes National Park, Indiana
West Beach
West Beach
Mom I think you are now the littlest in the family
These rocks were very slippery!
The sibling take a stroll on the boardwalk
Covid-19 has caused issues with upkeep at the picnic area
An information sign
Basically ocean without the salt
The kids hangout in the lifeguard chair
A family of amish folk
We met a new friend on the beach
Skipping some rocks
Dad and his girls
Taking a break on the beach
En route to the Succession Trail
Getting ready to hike the Succession Trail
West Beach Trail map
Taylor is leading the way...
The Indiana Dunes
Check out Lake Michigan behind the Dunes
Lots of stairs
More stairs
The Dunes
Tess & Tay on the backside of the trail
Mom & Dad
The trailhead ends at the beach
Map of the National Park
We arrive at our campsite
State of the art fountain at the bathhouse (watch out for mosquitos)
Dad getting the fire going
The ladies taking a break
Tay & Tess "hanging around"
Dinner will soon be ready
Tess really enjoying her s'mores
The sisters in the lot next door had a cool setup on their Jeep
Here is the front view
We had ice cream at Bubbles near Michigan City
The Chicago Skyline
Dad bracing in the strong winds
The kids on the rock beach at Kamil Beach
Mom joins us after her call with her students
Dad showing off his brace
Mom & Dad selfie
Another selfie
Leave it better than you found it.
Entering Indiana Dunes State Park
State Park map
The 3 Dunes Challenge map
Here we go..
This photo doesn't do justice to the incline of this dune
Phase 1 complete
Dad is still standing after phase I
Some of the trail
Dad making the push to finish phase II
Once again the photo doesn't show the degree of difficulty
Phase II complete..
Almost done...
The map of Mt. Tom
An informational sign at Mt. Tom
Phase III complete..
Amazing views from Mt. Tom
Starting our way back down
The backside of Mt. Tom - definitely the way we should have come.
Mom and the girls
The "social distancing" beach
Chicago Skyline
A little pool basin connecting the beach
The State Park beach
Dad and his girls on the beach
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