The first time I headed to Indiana Dunes State Park, a friend of mine told me to be sure to hike Trail #9. Let me show you what makes it so great. You start off in the woods along a sandy path. There are ferns and wildflowers growing everywhere. We also saw blueberries and raspberries.
After a while, you take a turn up a hill of sand, and emerge on top of sand dunes overlooking Lake Michigan.
The views are incredible. On a clear day you can see Chicago. On this day, Chicago was very hazy in the distance, so I couldn't really capture it on film.
The boys had a grand time climbing the dunes. Since we were out early, there weren't any others around and we had the place to ourselves.
I don't know if I'll get to return to Indiana Dunes state park, but if I do, you can be sure to find me on Trail #9.
Beautiful photos. Looks like the boys really enjoyed the hike.
ReplyDeleteThe boys must have loved all of that sand and probably brought some home with them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful trail! Climbing the dunes looks like a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteIs that a natural sand dunes or man made. In NC we went to this huge place that was a Natural Sand Dunes. Amazing place.
ReplyDeleteI would be on trail #9 too it is fantastic. B
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great time !!! Have a wonderful day !
ReplyDeleteHow much fun! I used to go to the dunes when I was growing up. I'll bet your boys really had fun there!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I'll ever get there either, but if I do, I'm definitely going on Trail #9...that is awesome!!! Love your travel posts, Lisa :)
ReplyDeletegreat place to run free!
ReplyDeletefabulous post!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun trail! I bet the views were amazing. Looks like the boys had fun getting dirty :)
ReplyDeleteSo cool! Would love to pay Lake Michigan and also the Chicago area a visit.
ReplyDeleteI cannot hike and don't like it anyway, but this is one place I WOULD go and walk. It is just lovely, with the beautiful white dunes, and the lake view. You seem to never run out of fun things for the boys to do.
ReplyDeleteTrail #9 looks great! I love the photos of the boys scampering around. They are true adventurers!
ReplyDeleteThat must have been a fabulous view! The lake is so huge it looks like the ocean.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy I found your blog. The Indiana Dunes State Park is one of my favorite places on earth. When I was a kid I used to be able to walk there from my house. Looks like your boys had an awesome time.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo's, and you know I always love seeing pics of the cutie's. Pierce looks plum worn out in the one! And, I loved that dirty little face! :)
Lovely! Looks like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteLove those dunes. Looks like the boys did too!
ReplyDeleteYou got the kids in motion for a lot of these, that's awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat little hikers you had as companions :)
ReplyDeleteSimple times with family...my favorites. I love a little one running down a trail. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful! I think I was there as a small child.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing destination I have taken note of, Lisa. Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful there, isn't it? You were near my hometown area which is also on Lake Michigan. :)
ReplyDeleteClimbing the sand dunes at Indiana Dunes is on my bucket list!
ReplyDeleteI'd love trail #9 too! I miss good hiking trails. There aren't any close to us now, but when we lived in Oregon they were plentiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Lisa!