Indiana Dunes State Park is a special place for us. It was Sue’s most favorite place during our time living in the Chicago suburbs. I enjoy the Dunes as one of the unique ecological environments in the United States.
The most obvious draws of the Dunes are the sand dunes and Lake Michigan.
 The Big Blowout |
There are a number of hiking trails in the woods, on the dunes, and across the lakefront. As one stands on top of a dune the view to the northwest is sand, grass and water.
 View of the Lake |
But a simple 180 degree turn has one looking over the green forest that lies behind the dunes to the southeast.
 View of the Woods |
On a clear day (this one was mildly hazy) you can see the skyline of Chicago across the lake.
 Chicago Skyline (It's there - look hard!... |
Indiana Dunes National Preserve and Indiana Dunes State Park are the result of the work of environmentalists in the 1930s. There efforts have preserved this area in the midst of much industry that borders the lake. To the southeast along the lakefront lie the steel plants of Gary, IN.
 Southwest Boundary of the Dunes |
To the northwest is the atomic energy plant at Michigan City, IN.
 Northeast Boundary of the Dunes |
We spent four nights here and will now move on to Cleveland.
