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  2. IN
  3. …Northern Indiana
  4. Indiana Dunes National Park
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This trail overlook offers sweeping views of Lake Michigan and the surrounding dunes. The one mile Dune Succession Trail highlights the four stages of dune development.

Difficulty: Short Hike

Family Friendly: Kids will love the challenge of climbing all 250 stairs!

Gem Type: Viewpoint
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Rafi Wilkinson

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Jun 22, 2020
Shalom Leizerovitch
Jun 6, 2020
Liz Waters
May 30, 2020
Lia Maxwell
Go through sand first and lots of stairs
May 7, 2020
Cj Arvia
Mar 8, 2020
Michael Gorczowski
Started with complaining about cold but confident setting out it will be great.
Nov 17, 2019
Jim Marszalek
Oct 6, 2019
Jeffrey Bodensteiner
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Richard Vogel

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