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The Dune Succession Trail is a fantastic one-mile loop that transitions from bare dunes to oak woodlands, with 250 stairs leading to stunning views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. Climbing the stairs to the top can be relatively challenging for some, but the incredible vistas make it well worth the trek!

The trails are well laid out so that you can see Mounds as you walk or bike around the park, there are campsites within the park, and during the summer there have been small concerts. Walking the trails at night can lead to some interesting animal encounters, I've met Deer, Racoons, and even Opossums at times while night hiking the trails (I don't use a flashlight most of the time).

This is a beautiful, walk-in-only spot along the shore of Lake Michigan. Until you reach the beach, please stay on the marked trails to protect the dunes!

Mount Baldy is not technically a mountain, but a 126-feet (38.4 m) shifting sand dune which moves every year. North of the mount, there's a swimming beach which is part of the Indiana Dunes National Park.

Mount Baldy is not technically a mountain, but a 126-feet (38.4 m) shifting sand dune which moves every year. North of the mount, there's a swimming beach which is part of the Indiana Dunes National Park.

Indiana was once covered by the Laurentide Ice Sheet. This ice spread from the arctic all the way down as far as Tennessee. When the ice melted, it left behind massive boulders that it had dragged across the landscapes, some coming from as far away as Canada. You can find these glacial boulders scattered all throughout Hoosier National Forest, but there are some great examples on the German Ridge Trail.

Just off the trail you can find Patton Cave. This cave is great for people of all caving abilities, but always take precaution when entering any cave. There are many off shoots once you enter the large mouth of the cave, and in some areas you will have to squeeze through very tight enclosures and even crawl. Remember to bring a headlamp for your exploring!

Cowles Bog National Natural Landmark was designated as a national landmark in 1965 due to its outstanding plant diversity.