Indiana Dunes Camping (this weekend, rain or shine)

Forecast is for a bit of both rain and shine (isolated t-storms Fri/Sun, clear Sat).  I'm headed there regardless of the weather.  Need to declutter, too much urban detris in my head. 

 

Headed to the National Park campgrounds early Friday afternoon.  They don't take reservations.  $15/night (cash only).  The State Park is already full.  They take reservations. 

 

I intend to go hiking, enjoy the surf, hit the nature center, maybe putter around Chesterton a bit or go to the water park.  Open to other suggestions.  If the National campgrounds are full, there are nearby (cheap) motels. 

 

Any takers?

 

For those who want to bike to the campgrounds, there's a link/route below.  For others, South Shore train goes directly to the campground (Beverly stop).  Regrettably, only folding bikes on South Shore.  There's a convenience store near the grounds for eats, otherwise its byo or bike/hike to Chesterton/Michigan City (both nearby).

 

Relatively new to this group so I'm not sure how quickly Chainlink forwards posts.  If you'd like to contact me directly, feel free to drop a line at free.ez.spirit@gmail.com

 

Peace,

David

 

 

http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=41.6924230826287~-87.104807471...

 

(btw, I'm not affiliated with Le Tour)

 

PS--Not that it makes a huge difference, but just wondering if there are any gay, gay-friendly folks here?  If so, feel free to say hello.   ---David

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Permalink Reply by Sarah Urbansky on June 17, 2010 at 2:27pm
Hey! Paul and I are going camping at the Dunes this weekend too! We made a reservation at a nearby campground for Saturday night, Sand Creek Campground, and will camp at either the state or national state park on Sunday. Shar is driving up to meet us Saturday. There are still spots available there, and we have room on our site if you want to join us. :)
Permalink Reply by Sarah Urbansky on June 17, 2010 at 2:29pm
If you get a spot at the national park, we'd love to join you there!
Permalink Reply by Paul O on June 18, 2010 at 2:40am
Thanks so much for this map! Oddly enough google's bike there option comes up with the same route sans narration.
Permalink Reply by Michael on June 18, 2010 at 6:25am
Hey Paul/Sarah! I'm headed out this afternoon. If you'd like to connect drop me an email with contact info. Best, David (free.ez.spirit@gmail.com)
Permalink Reply by Paul O on June 22, 2010 at 4:58pm
Hey David, how did it work out for ya? We ran into a couple other chainlinkers, but didn't see you!
Permalink Reply by Michael on June 22, 2010 at 5:11pm
Cell phone died Friday night, no means to connect. Sorry. I had a great time though. Rode out two storms, enjoyed the beach, and, surprisingly, made a couple local friends. Good weekend.

Hope you enjoyed it too! Another time? I'm headed there again soon.
Permalink Reply by Glenn on June 23, 2010 at 9:13am
Wish I could go but I'm a seasonal worker, and this is my season :-(

But you asked for a hello, so HELLO :-)
Permalink Reply by Michael on June 23, 2010 at 5:28pm
For the dreamers among us......

Just ran across a "grand vision" of biking along southern Lake Michigan. I'd heard rumors about this trail. Good to know it might become a reality some day soon.

Rumor has it the trail might incorporate cultural heritage sites like Underground Railroad passages and history of steel in the area. Cool!

http://www.nirpc.org/transportation/pdf/MGPosterPlanFINALside1.pdf

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