Download or read book The Indiana Dunes written by Larry Waldron and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wildflowers of the Indiana Dunes National Park written by Nathanael Pilla and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indiana Dunes, located on the picturesque coast of Lake Michigan, is one of the most biologically diverse parks in the US national park system. Keen hikers can spot white mayapple blooms, orange-fringed orchids, pink lady slippers, and more. Wildflowers of the Indiana Dunes National Park offers visitors a unique handbook highlighting over 160 of the common and exceptional wildflowers found along the trails of Indiana Dunes National Park and the surrounding area. This accessible field guide bypasses the dry nature of many wildflower guides. In addition to the usual scientific species names, descriptions, and bloom periods, Nathanael Pilla and Scott Namestnik offer deeper narratives—folklore surrounding the flowers, look-alikes, animals associated with the plants—that will be remembered much more easily than the length of a petal. Illustrated with over 350 color photographs, Wildflowers of the Indiana Dunes National Park will be an asset to the casual hiker of Indiana Dunes National Park, a useful tool to the experienced botanist, and a delight to anyone interested in wildflowers.
Download or read book A Visit to Indiana Dunes State Park written by Paul R. Wonning and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indiana Dunes State Park, located on the shore of Lake Michigan, offers the sightseer unique opportunities for hiking, picnicking, camping and swimming. Prospective visitors can glean all the information they need to enjoy this beautiful, inimitable area to the fullest from this tourism guide.
Download or read book Indiana Dunes State Park written by Paul R. Wonning and published by Mossy Feet Books. This book was released on 2022-05-18 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indiana Dunes State Park Visitors to Indiana Dunes State Park can hike the massive sand dunes that tower over beautiful Lake Michigan and see the city of Chicago in the distance. Bird watchers can find a copious number of waterfowls, songbirds and other avian treats in the marshes in the park. Sun worshipers can swim and lounge along the immense sand beaches that line the Lake Michigan shoreline. Visitors will also discover camping, fishing and picnicking opportunities in this Indiana travel guide. Hiking Hikers will find over 16 miles of trails of varying length and difficulty. Most are moderate trails, however there are easy and rugged ones as well. Dune State Park provides an access point for the longer Calumet Trail as well. Camping The 140 site campground has two comfort stations that are heated year-round and equipped with flush toilets, hot water and showers. Lake Michigan and the Sand Dunes Many of the trails traverse the massive sand dunes that tower over beautiful Lake Michigan. Visitors may swim on the expansive beach, hike the trails or simply enjoy a glorious sunset over the lake. Indiana Dunes National Park Visitors to the park can also visit Indiana's only National Park, Indiana Dunes National Park for additional hiking, birdwatching and biking possibilities. Porter County The book includes an extensive listing of day trip destinations in Chesterton and Porter County, Indiana. Porter County, Chesterton, indiana travel, sand dunes, hiking, lake michigan, guidebook
Download or read book A Visit to Falls of the Ohio State Park written by Paul R Wonning and published by Mossy Feet Books. This book was released on with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Falls of the Ohio State Park provides a first class family friendly vacation destination. It also offers an excellent learning experience for kids. Rife with history, Clark County was one of the earliest areas settled in Indiana. A Visit to Falls of the Ohio State Park provides visitors with the information they need to enjoy the park and the surrounding area. indiana state parks, indiana fishing, fossil river, family friendly, indiana travel guide, fossils for kids
Download or read book Treasured Lands A Photographic Odyssey Through America s National Parks Second Expanded Edition written by Q. T. Luong and published by Terra Galleria Press. This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 300 visits over 25 years, QT Luong ventured deep into each of America's 61 national parks. Art book and guidebook in one, Treasured Lands: A Photographic Odyssey Through America's National Parks presents the photographer's explorations in a sumptuous gallery complemented with informative notes on nature, travel, and image making. Together, they invite photographers and nature lovers to trace his steps to both iconic landscapes and rarely seen remote views. Winner of six national book awards.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Indiana State Parks written by Nathan D. Strange and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2018-03-14 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are looking for a weekend hike in the woods, a family outing, or great locations to study the local flora and fauna, Indiana state parks provide something for everyone. Visiting all 25 state parks in Indiana, Nathan Strange and Matt Williams profile and photograph the features that make Indiana parks beautiful and unique. Each park profile includes an engaging history of the park's origins and interviews with dedicated staff members about their favorite landscapes, wildlife, and adventures available in each park. This complete guidebook also offers extensive descriptions of the best park trails, along with the authors' hiking experiences, helpful maps, and directions. Featuring 109 exquisite full-color photographs and inside facts, The Complete Guide to Indiana State Parks is a must-have for every Hoosier and visitor to the state.
Download or read book Dreams of Duneland written by Kenneth J. Schoon and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2013-06-18 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The towering sand dunes along Lake Michigan not far from Chicago are one of the most unexpected natural features of Indiana. Dreams of Duneland is a beautifully illustrated introduction to the Dunes region, its history, and future prospects. This area of shifting sands is also a place of savanna, wetland, prairie, and forest that is home to a wide diversity of plant and animal species. The preserved area of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore sits by residential communities, businesses, and cultural attractions, evidence of a long history of competition for the land among farmers, fur traders, industrialists, conservationists, and urban and recreational planners. With more than 400 stunning images, the book brings to life the remarkable story of this extraordinary place.
Download or read book Subpar Parks written by Amber Share and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **A New York Times Bestseller!** Based on the wildly popular Instagram account, Subpar Parks features both the greatest hits and brand-new content, all celebrating the incredible beauty and variety of America’s national parks juxtaposed with the clueless and hilarious one-star reviews posted by visitors. Subpar Parks, both on the popular Instagram page and in this humorous, informative, and collectible book, combines two things that seem like they might not work together yet somehow harmonize perfectly: beautiful illustrations and informative, amusing text celebrating each national park paired with the one-star reviews disappointed tourists have left online. Millions of visitors each year enjoy Glacier National Park, but for one visitor, it was simply "Too cold for me!" Another saw the mind-boggling vistas of Bryce Canyon as "Too spiky!" Never mind the person who visited the thermal pools at Yellowstone National Park and left thinking, “Save yourself some money, boil some water at home.” Featuring more than 50 percent new material, the book will include more depth and insight into the most popular parks, such as Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Acadia National Parks; anecdotes and tips from rangers; and much more about author Amber Share's personal love and connection to the outdoors. Equal parts humor and love for the national parks and the great outdoors, it's the perfect gift for anyone who loves to spend time outside as well as have a good read (and laugh) once they come indoors.
Download or read book National Park Adventure Guide 63 Park Edition written by Nathan Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2021-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Grandma Joy s Hope for Hurting Women written by Grandma Joy and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is filled with real-life personal stories, testimonies, prayers, scriptures, and answers to help women find wisdom, strength and salvation. Each thought-provoking story is concluded with a light-hearted story providing readers with lots of laughter.
Download or read book A Year in the National Parks written by Stefanie Payne and published by . This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On January 1 of 2016, Stefanie Payne, a creative professional working at NASA Headquarters, and Jonathan Irish, a photographer with National Geographic, left their lives in Washington, D.C. and hit the open road on an expedition to explore and document all 59 of America's national parks during the centennial celebration of the U.S. National Park Service - 59 parks in 52 weeks - the Greatest American Road Trip. Captured in more than 300,000 digital photographs, written stories, and videos shared by the national and international media, their project resulted in an incredible view of America's National Park System seen in its 100th year. 'A Year in the National Parks, The Greatest American Road Trip' is a gorgeous visual journey through our cherished public lands, detailing a rich tapestry of what makes each park special, as seen along an epic journey to visit them all within one special celebratory year.
Download or read book Diana of the Dunes The True Story of Alice Gray written by Janet Zenke Edwards and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the fall of 1915, Alice Gray traded her life in Chicago for a solitary journey in the remote sand hills of northwest Indiana along Lake Michigan. Her audacity so bewitched reporters and a curious public that she became a legend in her own time-- "Diana of the Dunes."
Download or read book Nature Walks in the Indiana Dunes written by Alan McPherson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-06-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nature Walks in the Indiana Dunes highlights 25 outings that traverse an uncommon landscape along the south shore of Lake Michigan. The guidebook briefly describes the natural and social history of each walk. Accurate maps and detailed highway directions and trail descriptions help in planning your trips. Numerous color images of this unique region enhance the pages. The author has personally experienced each nature walk and has made a solid effort to provide up-to-date information in this handbook, making it the most comprehensive guide written about this spectacular place that is the Indiana Dunes.
Download or read book National Geographic Guide to National Parks of the United States 9th Edition written by National Geographic and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's simply no better getaway in the United States than a visit to one of the country's 62 national parks from Alaska to the Virgin Islands, from Maine to America Samoa. Profiled in this all-new ninth edition of National Geographic's enduring and informative guide, you'll find expert travel advice, candid tips for hiking and wildlife spotting, and detailed maps to help navigate your way through America's great outdoors. Updated throughout with the latest information from park rangers and National Geographic's own acclaimed travel writers, this fully revised and comprehensive guidebook includes the newest additions to the United States park system-Indiana Dunes, White Sands, and Gateway Arch national parks. Whether you're looking to explore the underground world of Mammoth Caves or make your way through the mangroves of Everglades National Park, you'll find a destination that suits your needs, and inspiration to plan your next wild adventure. In addition to park details and descriptions, this sparkling new edition features week-long regional road trip itineraries s so you can visit multiple parks in one vacation. Filled with more than 300 dazzling photographs and 80 full-color maps, this inspiring book reveals the best the United States has to offer-right in its own backyard.
Download or read book Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore written by United States. National Park Service and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hiking Indiana written by Phil Bloom and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by award-winning outdoor editor and author Phil Bloom, this guide includes more than 70 hikes, ranging from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day backpack trips.
