Nov 13 - Indiana Dunes
I'm in Indiana for a few days for a pre-Thanksgiving with my family.
Heading to refresh some memories by heading to the Indiana Dunes this morning. It's in the 40s and there's no sun so not a perfect day but a day none the less. I do have company as my brother has decided to come along.
We arrive at the picnic area - love all the tall bare oak trees - and start up the trail. At the start, you cross a footbridge over some water (lake/pond). I see a Blue Jay! (One of a several for the day.)
Then it's off on Trail 9. Trail 9 will take you to the shore of Lake Michigan and up along the dunes ridge. But I'm not heading that way this morning. Just heading to the first off-shoot trail which heads up to the ridge. Taking the ridge will lead you to the end of Trail 9; it's a loop. I just want to get to the top of the dunes/blow-out and have a look.
Initially wanted to head down to skip rocks in Lake MI but the hip is hurting so I'll take what I can.
The trail is covered in leaves. Lovely memories seeing big oak, sassafras, etc.
Seeing/hearing squirrels, Blue Jays and surprise, Red Headed Woodpeckers!!
Also seeing mushrooms and lichens lined trees.
It's wonderful!
We've reached the side trail and up we go. Actually seems so much easier than what I remember - but then I climb hills all the time.
I reach the top and it's just as I remember.
Awesome day!
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