Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
1215 IN-49, Porter, IN 46304
(219) 395-1882
The National Lakeshore starts in Gary, Indiana and stretches 25 miles along the southern shores of Lake Michigan. It was so peaceful and gorgeous. The winds were blowing the sand on the dunes and the waves were crashing along the shore. Simply beautiful.
Barker Mansion
631 Washington St, Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-1520
The John H. Barker Mansion is a historic home that was built in 1857 & expanded in 1905, this English Manor–style home features period furnishings.
The Old Michigan City Lighthouse
1 Washington St, Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-6133
The Old Michigan City Lighthouse is a decommissioned lighthouse located in the harbor of Michigan City, Indiana. It was built in 1858 and replaced an 1837 brick & stone light built at the edge of Lake Michigan.
The Michigan City Breakwater Lighthouse
1 Washington St, Michigan City, IN 46360
The Michigan City Breakwater Lighthouse is located in the harbor of Michigan City, Indiana. This is the successor to the Old Michigan City Light, when the lantern, lens and light was moved to the new light at the end of the newly extended pier.
Marquette Park
1 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-7362
Marquette Park is a municipal park by Lake Michigan. It includes the white sands of the Lake Michigan beaches, inland ponds, impressively high sand dunes, wetlands, a lagoon, and indigenous oak savanna.
Explore the quirky adventures and misadventures as I take you on a journey of the United States National Parks. These journeys inspired me to explore even more about the history of the United States, the good, the bad and the ugly. These journeys are encouragements to explore, or re-examine these beautiful lands. From mountain roads with hairpin turns to stunning seaside escapes to exploring good old American history, these areamazing journeys to take in this lifetime.
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