The first hike we did in the park was over the dunes on a 250 stair boardwalk to Lake Michigan. The first most striking thing to me was how huge the lake was, as far as you could see and kept going, and the small crested waves crashing to the beach. Didn’t expect that from a lake. Also the dunes were very high. I am used to Jersey dunes that they create to protect the beach. These are natural dunes that before preserving they would take the sand from to make glass, industrial and fill purposes.
We learned that there are sections that due to wind creates a bowl which can get deep enough to reach the water table. This then creates a new habitat for varying plants and animals. This area is called a panne.
Our next venture took us to 5 Century of Progress homes that had been moved to the area by a developer to bring interest to this new resort area. These homes were from the 1933-34 Chicago Worlds Fair. Four were moved by barge across Lake Michigan and the other by truck. These homes demonstrated 1933-34 modern architectural design, experimental materials and new technologies such as dishwashers and central air conditioning.
Here are the pics of the homes and their descriptions. If you enlarge the description you should be able to read it. All had great views of Lake Michigan, but the Florida Tropical house and the Experiment in Home Bldg were right on the Lake and had gorgeous views. The Florida one in particular had huge patios on the top of the house to just look out for miles.
Our final day (really both days) at Indiana Dunes was windy and chilly, so Dave worked, I did wash. Then we went to the Lighthouse and walked a little before the wind drove us back to the car. That was Dave’s work break. Back to the satellite office, which happened to have a Joanns nearby. So I got a walk and a nice haul of bargin craft supplies.
Til next time
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