Climbing the Sleeping bear dunes at Michigan that is made of pure-sand is a great experience and exercise. Yes!!! I made it with hubby and our daughter. We gave turns to carried our "little M". She doesn't like sand, we are thankful that day turns perfect, no humidity and the breeze is cool.
At Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, are sand dunes that rise 460 meters above Lake Michigan. Climbing the dunes is great experienced and there is a beautiful view of Glen Lake from the top.The second from the top of the hill is another 1 ½ miles up and down over the dunes of the five. This is easily the most grueling hike at Lakeshore and takes most people three hours. It is a good walk if you're prepared with water, sunscreen, foot wear and time, but sad to say we're unprepared this time and we have a baby to worried about. We reached at the 3rd top of the hill and decided to headed back.
The dunes is an active and you will amaze how it moves."The dune climb is an active dune that moves. You will find the exhibit and a bit 'of arithmetic to calculate that the Dune Climb is moving toward the parking area of about 3 ft. a year. This is not just a small sand blows across the country, but the entire wall of 130 foot of sand is progressing three feet a year."
Travel tips: Be prepared.Bring a lot of water. Wear a good footwear for sand . Climbing the dunes is challenging so be prepared to walk the sand up and down in the hill. Make sure you have a lot of time just to climb the dunes and see the Great lake of Michigan.
Some Photos I took in Sleeping bear dunes. Hope you enjoy.
I'm impressed with my mother-in law she did a good job to climbed the dunes.
Hubby put in his shoulder our "little m".
Some of the plants and flowers that grows in the dunes.
What an experience and the pictures I just can say wow, wow, wow. Anyway I got my nikon camera and just trying to learn to use it gives me headache. hi hi. I supposed I will not be a photographer:)
ReplyDeletecool sand pictures. nice shot and views sis. visiting from happiness is..
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful! I was going to do another post of our trip in Great Sand Dunes in Colorado and boy some didn't make it and some just would not even dare going up to the top, but we made it.Eventhough I had to crawl my way up to the top because it was just so high up and hard to walk on that sand. It's like one step up and two steps backward. It sure if fun though. That is one beautiful place! :)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty view , we love to go on a hiking too wish it will get a little bit warmer soon. Love the first two photos Mhie very stunning
ReplyDeletelove your images Mhie, the tones are very eye catching. i love hiking in the sand dunes, somehow, it brings the child in me, of going up 1 step, back 0.75 steps, haha, yes, it is hard, especially with an added weight to carry, hope little M grows fast soon so she can beat you up there instead and ask you, "mom, hurry! hurry!"
ReplyDeleteoh,my gosh! this is really a fun adventure...am sure you guys had a blast! I would love to visit this place someday..great photos sis!
ReplyDeleteHey sis, would you mind taking me with you on your next travel? Lol, super gaganda ng places that you guys ARE visiting.
ReplyDeleteA real fun adventure, my only concern is, "hindi kaya ako ma-heat stroke dyan" :)
ReplyDeleteIt seems I am also having a tour in Michigan, thank you for providing this beautiful scenery.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sight to behold! Your family is always lucky to get this chance to go to various beautiful places, Mhie. Care to tag me along next time? LOL!
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