I love to drive. The rhythm of the tires on the road, changing vistas and the sound of the wind with the windows down.
Driving across America on I-90 takes you through Ohio toward Chicago. I stopped about an hour east of Chicago in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and tented at the State Park, a bargain at $17.50 per night. The park was beautiful and clean and just a stones throw from the sand dunes created by Lake Michigan.
Indiana Dunes has several beautiful hikes that overlook Lake Michigan and the sand dunes. Trail 10 is rated one of the best hikes in America. Unfortunately, I twisted my ankle on an apple, go figure, before I left and had to settle for the 2 mile trail. The trails are sand so wear appropriate footwear if you decide to try the hikes.
There is a beautiful beach along Lake Michigan. Edgar was not welcome on the beach.
Cathy
Off the Grid with Cathy Herman 
Posted by Ruth Coyne on September 16, 2011 at 6:56 am
You’re in a beautiful area. Love hearing about your adventues. I’m on my way to WUH! We miss you! Ruth
Posted by Janet Barton on September 16, 2011 at 8:32 am
Wow, you are moving pretty fast – how’s the weather? VSB and I are going to Kennerdell to check out all the hard work you put in.
Posted by Jim Grammer on September 16, 2011 at 9:33 am
Gorgeous beach, love that sky!
Posted by RuthAnne on September 16, 2011 at 9:34 am
How fun Cathy! Sorry about the twisted ankle – I can imagine that’s driving you crazy. 🙂 Be safe!
Posted by Tracy Oddson on September 16, 2011 at 3:40 pm
The beach IS very beautiful! It looks like the Pacific ocean.
Posted by Peggy Lind on September 17, 2011 at 1:34 pm
Again, I love the way you write!! You are VERY good.