Going to the Dunes

[junglerogue]

Anybody have any recommendations for things to do at the Indiana Dunes? We were going to go up to Silver Lake, but the the wife didn't want to drive 2.5+ hours. Soooo I guess we're going to the dunes.
Thanks

 

[AuntieBellum]

Anybody have any recommendations for things to do at the Indiana Dunes? We were going to go up to Silver Lake, but the the wife didn't want to drive 2.5+ hours. Soooo I guess we're going to the dunes.
Thanks

Whatever you do, keep the gun close by. I've driven through there unarmed before and decided to never, ever do that again.

 

[baldmax]

You could make the short trip to Bass Pro and Cabellas. There are some casios in the area, if that is your thing.

 

[The Keymaster]

The Dunes attracts some unsavory characters from the Chicago area. I live in that general area, and have a scanner. There is significant activity in that area during the warmer weather including assaults, car break ins, and intoxication. That being said, there are hiking and biking trails, a camping area, swimming (in season), and picnic areas. Part of the Dunes is a state park, and part of it is a national park, so I would do some leg work to see what the legality on firearms is.

 

[nox]

i would convince her to go the extra 2.5 hours. Silver Lake is a lot of fun.

 

[junglerogue]

Thanks for the suggestions, all went well. Ended up going to New Buffalo and walking around, then heading to Warren Dunes and ice cream afterwards. I also figured out the lockers on the Cruiser.

 

[beagle]

We've been camping there several times a year for the past 20 years and never had a problem. I know that a long time ago they had some problems at the beach area with young kids drinking but they put a stop to that problem. Chesterton is a nice little clean town with some nice restaurants. And some good restaurants east of the Dunes State Park on Rt #12....

 

[paperboy]

Ahhh the Dunes, you gotta climb Mt. Baldy. It's awesome!!!