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  2. IN
  3. …Northern Indiana
  4. Indiana Dunes State Park
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Beach House Blowout is an incredible example of the power of the wind. A blowout occurs when the wind moves sand inland faster than marram grass and other vegetation can stabilize the dune. Trail 9 hugs the back of the blowout along a narrow sand ridge high above Lake Michigan. The views are incredible.

Short Hike: From the Nature Center parking lot, the blowout can be reached via Trail 9. The hike directly to the blowout is a little under a mile. It is recommended to do the entire 3.6 mile trail to get the full experience.

Family Friendly: Kids will love the scramble up the blowout and the incredible views of the lake.

Gem Type: Geologic Feature
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Rafi Wilkinson

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Jul 6, 2019
Megan W
Apr 21, 2019
Daryl Monfils
Aug 1, 2018
Erin Rasmussen Ollis
Omg amazing... the hike here almost killed us but so worth it ... beautiful beach and no one here
Jun 3, 2018
Melissa Ann
Mar 3, 2018
Bhavika Jalli
Oct 15, 2017
Alex Fox
Nov 5, 2016
Kelli Baxstrom
Sep 13, 2016
Ryan Corlew

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