Lake Michigan at Indiana Dunes State Park. July 5, 2002.
We’ve had several days of rain and gray clouds here on the Plateau. I’m not complaining — we need the rain — but I do need to see some blue skies and sunshine. So I did what I often do — looked through some old pictures.
This picture was taken in July, 2002, at the Indiana Dunes State Park. I had taken Betsy to northern Indiana to see my brother and his wife and to see my hometown of Crown Point, Indiana. One day while we were up there I took her to the Dunes on Lake Michigan.
When I was a kid my parents would sometimes take us up to the Dunes in the summer to enjoy a day at the beach. We really enjoyed playing in the water, but the most interesting part of the park were the dunes themselves.
The state park is now surrounded on three sides by the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, but the state park is much as I remembered it. The park contains hiking trails, which Betsy and I enjoyed. This particular picture was taken as Betsy and I were hiking down from the top of Mt. Tom, the tallest dune in the park at 195 feet. It was a hot July day and the lake sure looked inviting at the foot of that dune!
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Senior Moments 
January 6, 2009 at 10:15 pm |
I knew that couldn’t be east Tennessee. There is no mistaking the Lake Michigan. A colleague of mine hails from the Traverse City side of the Lake. That is some fantastic scenery, and one place that I have to find a way to visit. BTW, Lake Michigan has rebounded after going through a drought of its own.
January 6, 2009 at 10:19 pm |
Thanks for taking me to Indiana, Honey… I loved seeing your hometown, your old homeplace, schools, etc. SO much fun!!!!
January 6, 2009 at 10:44 pm |
My best friend and I (both Yankee fans) used to go to Chicago every year when the Yankees were playing the White Sox and we camped out in the dunes a few times. I always enjoyed the dunes.
January 6, 2009 at 11:22 pm |
Robert, I hope you do get to visit the Lake Michigan shore.
Beautiful, we can go back any time you like.
Neal, I never camped in the dunes. Could you hear the surf from the campsites?
January 6, 2009 at 11:24 pm |
Wow – what a view!
Thanks for a little reminder of the warmth of a beautiful day.
January 6, 2009 at 11:24 pm |
That’s a lake? It’s so huge it looks like a view of the ocean. Wow!
January 6, 2009 at 11:27 pm |
How I wish I can pull the days so it’s summer again!
My share is posted here, please have a look if you have time.
January 6, 2009 at 11:51 pm |
A really lovely photo. That sounds like a wonderful place to vacation.
January 7, 2009 at 2:18 am |
Yes, here in East Tennessee we sure need some sunshine now. Monday night on the way home from work (I work 4PM to midnight) I heard on the radio the 2 worse places for the flooding were exactly where both my houses are-82 miles from each other. Luckily neither has flooded yet. The Rockwood house has more of a chance, it is real close to Whites Creek on Hwy 27, where the Boy Scouts all drown years ago. Tuesday night on the way home I heard Pigeon Forge has opened up a center for the people that are having to leave their homes.
January 7, 2009 at 3:03 am |
I like your world, especially coupled with your childhood memories.
January 7, 2009 at 9:20 am |
George: That looks like a beautiful place to visit.
January 7, 2009 at 9:34 am |
Leedra, I hope you stay high and dry at both of your houses.
January 7, 2009 at 10:12 am |
We used to love going to the dunes in Door County, Wisconsin. Feels almost like being at the ocean.
We’ve got rain as well as high winds. 5.4 inches in the past two days.
January 7, 2009 at 11:11 am |
That is a nice picture. I went there 2 years ago.
January 7, 2009 at 12:59 pm |
First off I love the shot it is probably the only way I will ever see Lake Michigan. Second I Love the name of your blog, only you thought of it first!
In Peace.
January 7, 2009 at 1:19 pm |
That’s beautiful George! When I first saw the picture I thought I was looking at some gorgeous beach in the caribbean. I’ve never seen any of the great Lakes before. I understand they are beautiful! I certainly believe it from this pic. Thanks for sharing it!
January 7, 2009 at 2:05 pm |
You & Betsy need to come view Lake Michigan in Michigan itself next! (And stop by and say hello to me on the way!) 🙂
January 7, 2009 at 2:14 pm |
I’ve never been that far north, therefore, I’ve never seen the Great Lakes – but I’ve always heard that the water looks that blue & like the ocean! Very pretty shot!
January 7, 2009 at 2:42 pm |
I’m often amazed at how similar different parts of the nation can resemble one another. I’ve got photos taken along the California coastline that look very much like this … It’s Beautiful!
Hugs and blessings,
January 7, 2009 at 3:35 pm |
Very pretty place George. Even though I lived in Indiana for many years, I never got to go there.
January 7, 2009 at 9:48 pm |
Lake Michigan, cold even on the hottest day. Love the shot.
January 8, 2009 at 12:38 am |
that sure is different from my wintery world. love the color of the ocean trees and sand!