Indiana Dunes State Park - Summer 2020 Episode 26

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  • @MICHELLE-gu2qc
    @MICHELLE-gu2qc Před 3 lety +2

    Stunning location. Amazing sunsets, that RV park looked pretty good. I cant believe how large USA lakes are.

  • @happyhighway106
    @happyhighway106 Před 3 lety

    #147 Good morning, Robert. Many years ago, last century, I use to wheel steam ships on Lake Michigan. The Lake was so clean and clear, then. Especially during the winter when the ice had a shadow blue color and you could see farther into the lake water, as is was clear. I miss those days, but still remember them at my age of 73. Take care and Travel On!

  • @BillUtah
    @BillUtah Před 3 lety +1

    It’s so funny for me to see the words Mountains and 192 feet elevation. To us that’s a big rock. 🤣
    That was a beautiful park in the sand dunes. Someday...
    Thanks Robert for the video!

  • @earlwolleat3303
    @earlwolleat3303 Před 3 lety +6

    Hi Robert,
    Love the sunset, spent many hours trolling for Salmon just off the dunes in the 70’s
    Great pics

  • @LGessner
    @LGessner Před 3 lety +8

    Love the shots of the lake. We are so proud of our Great Lakes and thrilled to have you remind us of the beauty. The park is beautiful. We love your appreciation of the natural world. Thank you.

    • @mattmoran3710
      @mattmoran3710 Před 2 lety

      Your great lakes those are michigans great lakes

  • @joycemosakowski3648
    @joycemosakowski3648 Před 3 lety +1

    That sunset reminds me of Beginning at Clearwater beach, Florida 🏝🏖

  • @treetop2437
    @treetop2437 Před 3 lety

    That sunset was the best! I was at that campground 4 years ago .... never saw so many wood ticks in one place - they were climbing up the legs of the lawn chair. Wood ticks, not the deer ticks so just go prepared with spray.

  • @jasonbergeron6347
    @jasonbergeron6347 Před 3 lety +4

    Never knew that IN had dunes along Lake MI. Very comparable to the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes near Traverse City, MI. Great vLog!

    • @vl8835
      @vl8835 Před 3 lety +1

      IN dunes will do in a pinch. But nothing compares to the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes in my opinion. There is a lot of dirty industrial plants near IN dunes but as Robert points out, it is a great place to see Chicago skyline.

    • @bobpeg7457
      @bobpeg7457 Před 3 lety

      @@vl8835 That's why I prefer Warren Dunes State Park. Grand Mere State Park is more secluded, with a long walk to the water.

    • @vl8835
      @vl8835 Před 3 lety

      @@bobpeg7457 , oh gosh-thanks for the tip. Didn't know about this place. Will check it out.

  • @williamirizarry2490
    @williamirizarry2490 Před 3 lety +3

    IT WAS GREAT TO SEE A STATE THAT I HOLD DEAR TO MY HEART..I LIVED IN FORT WAYNE 35 YEARS AGO AND IT IS THE BIRTHPLACE OF MY SON..SHANE..NEVER BEEN TO THOSE SAND DUNES..WHICH I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT...THANKS ROBERT FOR BRINGING BACK FABULOUS MEMORIES OF MY YOUTH AND BIRTH OF MY SECOND BORN... MUCHAS BENDICIONES.

  • @robertcolpitts4534
    @robertcolpitts4534 Před 3 lety

    Went to the Indiana Dunes with my Boy Scout Troop in 1965 for a weekend camping trip and with my High School Biology Class in 1968. It was an interesting place the. My biology teacher kept asking me to identify small fossils that washed up on the beach since I wanted to be a Geologist. We had a blast. Thanks for sharing these videos and your impressions. As usual, quality work! Well done!

  • @aknudsen93
    @aknudsen93 Před 3 lety

    Thank you posting the beautiful views from the Indiana Dunes. I hope you enjoyed your stay. I live close so I go up and hike, swim in the summer as much as I can. The water in Lake Michigan stays warm through September, even into October. It takes awhile to warm up in the summer but it's less crowded in the fall and you can still swim.

  • @alrichardson7027
    @alrichardson7027 Před 3 lety

    Hello Traveling Robert 😊😊🎸🎸🎵🎵...Yeahhhh Yeahhhh...drivin to the south...im driving to Key West...to see the PELICANS...FLY PELICANS FLY🎸🎸🎸🎵🎵🎵! Outstanding video footage of Indiana Dunes National Park, and that view across Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline was just AWESOME. Also, I really enjoy that you like to drive US and state routes most times instead of the interstate, see much more of the beautiful scenery and small town America. Great video Robert👍👍👍. Looking forward to the next video.

  • @LazyDaisyDay88
    @LazyDaisyDay88 Před 3 lety +4

    What a gorgeous part of the US. I visit the US (in normal times) around 4-5 times a year, but this is one state I really don't know and now I'm itching to visit! I really miss travelling to the States - almost everyone I've met has been super friendly and hospitable - absolutely wonderful. I find American's to be warm hearted, generous and welcoming - I hope I can visit a couple of times later this year and your videos always make me long to be 'stateside' - keep up the fantastic work and greetings from the UK
    To the folks at Winnebago: I hope you know how much good advertising Robert's adventures are! :-)

  • @bisonjack
    @bisonjack Před 3 lety +3

    Best part of the weekend!

  • @LuckyDawgProductionsModerator

    Sorry I missed your premiere, Robert. Watching the replay. The sunset was amazing! had to go back and watch it twice! Love the cityscape view of Chicago! Great video, Robert!

  • @firebirdlover77
    @firebirdlover77 Před 3 lety

    ..That Walking Hike in the Sand & All those Stairs would've done me in. Glad you Young Folks can Do it without Getting Leg Cramps..this Grandma of 8 Can't do it Anymore. Thanks for The Video & Trip to Indiana and giving us a Nice Glimpse of Chicago & Amazing SUNSET. The Winnebago Tour was Very Nice, Loved the rig with The nicely Appointed T.V. w/Fireplace, Yup! Stay Safe ~ Laurie

  • @derekk6906
    @derekk6906 Před 2 lety

    We could see the Chicago Skyline from New Buffalo Mi. Two weeks ago as the sun was setting. Very cool.

  • @Chuckinca
    @Chuckinca Před 3 lety

    I swam in Lake Michigan many many times at the Chicago south side lake front parks, Indiana Dunes and Michigan dunes area south of South Haven, MI. Brings back great memories of my childhood over 60 years ago. It was ALWAYS COLD ! Maybe it changed due to global warming ?
    I read recently that the location of Chicago was due to the existence of a approximately 3 mile wide shallow swamp that canoes had to portage around to make a route that was all water from St Lawrence River from the Atlantic Ocean to the mouth of Mississippi River in the Gulf of Mexico. Chicago has a North side neighborhood named Portage Park.

  • @helenabrus191
    @helenabrus191 Před 3 lety

    Those tiny green leaves in the inlet off the lake were interesting. Looking forward to your Ohio trip; I love Clifton Mill (at the holidays, the lights are AMAZING!). Hocking Hills are a treasure for us in Columbus. Thanks for the trips, have been to many of the places but now I'm older and don't drive much.

  • @hildejohnson7241
    @hildejohnson7241 Před 3 lety +1

    I watching a lot of your old videos and I'm new to your channel I love it I hope you enjoyed Indiana I loved it when I looked there about 10 years ago kannur 11 years ago now I live in Texas so but I miss it up there one of these days ago back up there cuz I love the state parks up there and the people

  • @debbiewerner7124
    @debbiewerner7124 Před rokem

    Lake Michigan is so beautiful.
    I love your RV cooking shows. ❤

  • @marianmarek7299
    @marianmarek7299 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful Lake Michigan and Beautiful sunsets

  • @abdallahalharbi1445
    @abdallahalharbi1445 Před 3 lety

    The view of this city is very beautiful from behind the lake

  • @kathymills1959
    @kathymills1959 Před 3 lety +1

    So glad you decided to go back to the beach for sunset - it was breathtakingly beautiful!! The trails were very scenic...even by flashlight/camera light at dark!

  • @alokrathore6706
    @alokrathore6706 Před 3 lety +2

    I appreciate the things you do for us guys Robert which includes going back for that magical sunset shot.Thanks for the great entertainment The Winnebago guys are smart they have got the best guy to advertise for them.

  • @Hurricane0721
    @Hurricane0721 Před 3 lety +1

    I love Indiana Dunes. Indiana Dunes is now a national park. I also love Chicago, because there are so many things to do in the city. Unfortunately, the land between Indiana Dunes and Chicago has some of the most depressing industrial landscapes in the country. The views of the Chicago skyline across Lake Michigan are absolutely amazing. That is one of the coolest skyline views you’ll see of any city anywhere!

  • @moore_2_explore
    @moore_2_explore Před 3 lety

    Hey Robert! Thanks for sharing this!! The trails there are really nice. We were there last year, right after we launched full time, so this was a nice flash back. we did our 2nd attempt at a video there, all shot on my iPhone, LOL. And the Hall of Fame in Elkhart was pretty cool too, agreed. Loved Shipshewanna in the Amish country, we went while we were waiting on our fridge to be worked on. We love your story and your channel and your theme song, free in my rv! Thanks for always making us smile!

  • @donnay1
    @donnay1 Před 3 lety

    Great video! I used to visit this park/beach and dunes when I lived in Chicago. Thanks for bringing back the memories!

  • @reelhappytravellers2691

    We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls
    Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow
    Your video bring us power and love back into our life.......huge subs from us,thanks for sharing and keep going!!!!!!!!!!

  • @voodoodaddy574
    @voodoodaddy574 Před 3 lety

    Next time your by the Mothership, keep going east to Pokagon State Park in Angola, In. Beautiful campgrounds, beautiful Lake James

  • @haroldcarey2912
    @haroldcarey2912 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video Robert. We live in NC but love our springtime travels to the Midwest particularly Northwestern Indiana. We’ll be there in April at the “Newmar mothership.” Keep up the good work and safe travels.

  • @marcusthomas8901
    @marcusthomas8901 Před 3 lety

    Blue skies and blue waters...I miss the big bath tub...

  • @laurierenaud1210
    @laurierenaud1210 Před 3 lety

    You have made a difference.in my life..during lock down..ship shiwanna..so close

  • @beenadickarnold5666
    @beenadickarnold5666 Před 3 lety

    Born and raised in Michigan city, Indiana and some of this is new to me, never knew "The Dunes" as we refer to them were so famous! I can remember going to them on field trips back in grade school but I'll have to go check out these trails when I'm back home this summer thanks for the video!

  • @TravelingBuckeyes
    @TravelingBuckeyes Před 3 lety

    The Indiana Dunes State Park looked very nice. Love all of the sand and great veiws. Indiana has some very nice State Parks. Next stop, Ohio!!! Thanks Robert!

  • @KristoferOlsson
    @KristoferOlsson Před 3 lety +2

    The sand dunes reminds me of the island were I grew up here in Sweden. it takes alot of energy walking up and down in the soft sand. Thank you for the relaxing episode.

    • @vl8835
      @vl8835 Před 3 lety

      It does. I find it helps to do it barefoot.

    • @TheUglyGnome
      @TheUglyGnome Před 3 lety

      Mind to tell which island?

    • @KristoferOlsson
      @KristoferOlsson Před 3 lety +1

      @@TheUglyGnome Fårö, Gotland, Sweden.

    • @TheUglyGnome
      @TheUglyGnome Před 3 lety +1

      @@KristoferOlsson
      Thank you! Looks nice. And there seems to be some nice boondocking spots according to Park4night. Have to put it on my "Points of Interest" list and visit there when this bloody pandemic is over.

    • @KristoferOlsson
      @KristoferOlsson Před 3 lety +1

      @@TheUglyGnome If your interested in Sanddunes look up Ullahau, Fårö. Or the small island of Gotska Sandön north of Gotland. Gotland has lots of boondocking spaces. But beware its extremly popular during high summer and lots of german turists in August.

  • @americanrvtraveler2446

    Great video on Indiana Dunes state Park and Winnebago in Middlebury, In. I grew up in Florida however went to high school in Bremen about 25 miles from the Middlebury location. Thanks Robert for the take back memories. Amish is pronounced Ah-mish.

  • @johng5710
    @johng5710 Před 3 lety

    Definitely a unique place where you have nature clashing with heavy industry within a few miles of each other, and a view of a major city's skyline in the distance.

  • @SHSalif
    @SHSalif Před 3 lety +1

    We were there 3 weeks before you and drove to Chicago through Gary. The drive from this beautiful park to downtown Chicago is one of the most depressing stretches of land in America. Thanks for another excellent vlog!

  • @jked7463
    @jked7463 Před 3 lety

    Used to live in Indiana. People are known to have heart attacks traversing (climbing) the dunes. It is easy to not realize how strenuous that is. Never forget to look back (unless you are leaving Sodom and there is an angel leading your way).

    • @jerryyoung1010
      @jerryyoung1010 Před 3 lety

      Amazing video, great music Robert. Your production quality is top notch!

  • @Espania-here-I-come
    @Espania-here-I-come Před 3 lety

    Hi Robert,
    Iám a little late, but allways a pleasure to watch your movies. Stay save Robert.

  • @leorasmoot6422
    @leorasmoot6422 Před 3 lety

    My old stomping grounds! Born and raised in Gary, Indiana. The dunes is a wonderful place to get away and enjoy nature.

  • @ramblinjay3816
    @ramblinjay3816 Před rokem

    This is where i am from. it's basically in my backyard.
    It's definitely a chill area.

  • @maxineoliver7404
    @maxineoliver7404 Před 3 lety

    I know what you mean by "The things that I do for you guys" with those stairs!!🤣😃The farmlands and the campgrounds seemed very nice!. Your cooking and those burgers were mouth-watering!🍔🌯 I was so sure that you were going in that water at the Indiana Dunes State Park-which was beautiful, by the way. That sunset was breathtaking!🌅

  • @donnaschodroski5370
    @donnaschodroski5370 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for the episode on Indiana Dunes State Park. I used to live near there as a kid, before my family moved to Michigan. This brought back so many memories for me! We used to go to that park all the time.

  • @hinslensen682
    @hinslensen682 Před 3 lety

    That sunset over Lake Michigan: stunning!!!

  • @JimRYoung
    @JimRYoung Před 3 lety

    When Sue and Me come from UK with our camper..we must check this out...What a trip ????..Thank you..J'n'S

  • @normaotts2260
    @normaotts2260 Před 3 lety +1

    We watch every Sunday night. We love your show and your music.

  • @ceciliapetrowsky2572
    @ceciliapetrowsky2572 Před 3 lety +1

    Your camera is amazing to get that sunset so close. The sun looked like it was wearing a belt. It was gorgeous!! BTW Robert, when we make burritos, we always drain the beans. A lot less soggy that way. Love your cooking segments. You are fearless.

  • @bstargel
    @bstargel Před 3 lety +1

    I missed the premiere this morning but I am back from getting tires on the Colorado and I’m settled down for the day watching some Traveling Robert. It doesn’t get much better than this! Fantastic as usual Robert!

  • @almamorales4158
    @almamorales4158 Před 3 lety +5

    A very interesting video. Diverse and entertaining. Keep going...... I'll see you on the road....Love, MOM...>>>

  • @kellyrucker2418
    @kellyrucker2418 Před 3 lety

    Live in Fl but have not been here since 1960's was beautiful as a child, still is!

  • @sbertolio9820
    @sbertolio9820 Před 3 lety

    Wow! That was a sunset worth walking for!

  • @bobpeg7457
    @bobpeg7457 Před 3 lety

    Don't forget the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Park. But my favorite is Warren Dunes State Park just up the coast in Michigan. (Blue Star Highway} Not nearly as close to the steel mills and nuclear power plants. But you still can see Chicago skyline on a clear day. Eby Pines= E B Pine.

  • @marciavimazal8692
    @marciavimazal8692 Před 3 lety

    I enjoyed this video as I grew up in Northwest Indiana. I have been to those dunes several times, but was not aware there was a campground there.

  • @tracymiller2571
    @tracymiller2571 Před rokem

    Great video. Heading there in a week for a two week camping session at site 23. Looking forward to it!

  • @johnpowell5005
    @johnpowell5005 Před 3 lety

    I lived near here and worked at both Generating Stations that border the east and west ends of the park. Thanks for the memories.

  • @jakekeesling7591
    @jakekeesling7591 Před 3 lety

    Need to make it back to Michigan, so can get a proper visit of the lower peninsula. Michigan has some really nice sand dune areas as well.

  • @bertkelly7650
    @bertkelly7650 Před 3 lety

    Watching Robert in his RV watching with my TV!

  • @johnackley7260
    @johnackley7260 Před 3 lety

    We are definitely going. Early July.

  • @rainmanjr2007
    @rainmanjr2007 Před 3 lety

    I knew this area well as a kid. Dead fish lined the Lake Mich shore back then (1960's) and I'm sure the outflow from the steel plant is why you couldn't swim in it.

  • @jked7463
    @jked7463 Před 3 lety

    Next time in indiana, go to Columbus indiana. It the 4th most amount of notable architecture in the US. Amazing place.

  • @safepetproducts
    @safepetproducts Před 3 lety

    September is the best month for swimming in Lake Michigan.

  • @discoveringlockenest8420

    Such a great video! We are looking forward to traveling the Great Lakes region and this enhanced the desire to go! Beautiful place! Thank you for sharing! 🤙

  • @JasonScottCarter
    @JasonScottCarter Před 3 lety +12

    I really miss being able to watch these with my coffee on Sunday mornings. For me, I don't like the video premieres on You Tube.

  • @adventuresofscottandmichel9864

    Been watching your videos and I thought we were subscribed but weren't so we just subscribed to your channel! We live in the Chicago area and we travel a lot and we just love your videos! Every year we try to go to the Indiana lakeshore to go swimming. Watching your videos makes us feel that we're on vacation with you! Thanks for the great video!

  • @Chuckinca
    @Chuckinca Před 3 lety

    When you crossed US 41 on Ind 2 you were about 5 miles south of Cedar Lake, Ind the playground of the far south Chicago Burbs and next to Crown Point, Ind where John Dillinger broke out of the county jail using a bar of soap made black with shoe polish formed into the likeness of a gun. In the city square they run a copy of the radio program of his escape on the local radio station constantly all day.

  • @cat3rgrl917
    @cat3rgrl917 Před 3 lety

    lol! i know what you mean. worked as a bartender, on a beach. we used portable bars, that weighed about 1,000 pounds empty. took 4 men to get it on and off a beach. had to carry it,might roll inside but sunk in sand

  • @melodyramos4646
    @melodyramos4646 Před 3 lety

    Happy Wednesday! Watching from the vineyards of Northern California. What a beautiful sunset! Thank you for doing the hikes. It felt like I went hiking too! You are right! The trails are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this awesome trip. Take care and looking forward on the next adventure! 🌅♥️

  • @christinemerzario5860
    @christinemerzario5860 Před 3 lety

    The Dunes my favorite campground in Indiana. Second favorite Brown County State Park

  • @laurawyss112
    @laurawyss112 Před 3 lety

    Very good video, Robert. I live in Ft Wayne. Glad you showed the Dunes. A part of my home state that I just learned about a couple of years ago. Hope to visit soon and then take the train into Chicago for the day.
    If you ever get the chance you need to visit Madison, Indiana.

  • @pattalarovich5153
    @pattalarovich5153 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for taking me to the Sand Dunes in In. I live in ky and I have never been there! Another great video!

  • @teresahernandez9604
    @teresahernandez9604 Před 3 lety

    Hi! Wow! Great views, excellent music!! Well done👍🏽😍

  • @tkseveryday1930
    @tkseveryday1930 Před 3 lety

    N.W. Indy made the cut!! Thanks for choosing this area. Such a cool place as I spent much of my childhood in that exact area. Keep the videos coming Robert, always enjoy mentally unplugging and watching your adventures!

  • @patriciatess
    @patriciatess Před 3 lety

    Happy Sunday

  • @BikesBoatsBivouacs
    @BikesBoatsBivouacs Před 3 lety

    Very nice Robert. Keep up the good work. Hi to Ileana.

  • @loganaugust
    @loganaugust Před 3 lety

    Id love to go to Indiana some time

  • @jimconnor8274
    @jimconnor8274 Před 3 lety

    Enjoy your videos. Reminds Us of Our25 yrs traveling cross country as long haul truck drivers. Thanks for the memories!

  • @mygypsyadventure3610
    @mygypsyadventure3610 Před 3 lety

    Love you Robert but you scared me when you tasted the water and all I could see were industrial smoke stacks in the distance 😲

  • @Anthrit
    @Anthrit Před 3 lety

    My in-laws live in Fort Wayne, IN. Neat place.

  • @dawnstraughen755
    @dawnstraughen755 Před 3 lety

    You would love Turkey Run State Park in Indiana!

  • @ceciliapetrowsky2572
    @ceciliapetrowsky2572 Před 3 lety

    We tried to make reservations at Indiana Dunes State Park for mid-August and everything already booked up! So disappointed. It looks like an awesome park with so much room between sites.

  • @mannymuniz8042
    @mannymuniz8042 Před 3 lety

    Robert that sunset was beautiful looked like I was seeing Mars.. Good Job buddy! 👏😊

  • @navychhaingvoeun3189
    @navychhaingvoeun3189 Před 3 lety

    Welcome to Indiana Robert I live Elkhart Indiana

  • @veldasellers4021
    @veldasellers4021 Před 3 lety

    Hi Robert! We are from Chicago and visit the Indiana Dunes often for day trips and camping getaways. Love your awesome sunset footage ❤!!!
    The best time we had there was one evening watching the sun set on the Chicago skyline. Little did we know there was also a meteor shower that night. We viewed dozens of shooting stars..That beach was the perfect spot to capture the beauty of that evening. We will never forget it.

  • @onehot57
    @onehot57 Před 3 lety

    Hey Robert you went right by our house on State Road 2!

  • @TAPPChannel
    @TAPPChannel Před 3 lety

    Yeahhh Our come back home is visible everywhere, by the window, on the thermometer, even here on youtube:)

  • @doreenmcleod8444
    @doreenmcleod8444 Před 3 lety

    Always enjoy the hikes and love anything near the water! Great video😍

  • @carolyngochenaur6765
    @carolyngochenaur6765 Před 3 lety

    You were only about 15 miles from me when you were going through Shipshewana. And about 40-50 miles from me when you were in Ft Wayne.

  • @shirleywatkins3620
    @shirleywatkins3620 Před 3 lety

    I hiked around the Dunes Sept 2020 it sure is harder I thought than hiking the Forrest 👌🏻✌🏻👍🏻

  • @unnecessaryapostrophe4047

    You're making me miss the Midwest, Robert... Great job!

  • @lelandpeck4585
    @lelandpeck4585 Před 3 lety

    really enjoying your videos, Robert.

  • @LGessner
    @LGessner Před 3 lety

    Kudos to your editing skills - including the Winnebago information with the highlights but then continuing on .

  • @DESMORNR24
    @DESMORNR24 Před 3 lety

    Hey Robert - love you vids you always provide a unique perspective on where ever you go. I think the best part are your cooking scenes! Nothing like eating a home cook meal outdoors!

  • @Risible1
    @Risible1 Před 3 lety +1

    Who tastes lake water? Funniest moment of this video =)

  • @edgarherrera2236
    @edgarherrera2236 Před 3 lety

    Beatiful trip 💖💖💖👍👍👍😃😀😀

  • @dodgeguyz
    @dodgeguyz Před 3 lety

    You are in my area. We have friends that live in Kankakee. Haven’t been to that KOA, but I heard it’s nice, and it sure looks like it. Indiana Dunes I have never been to, but we want to go. You may want to check out the dunes in MI! There is Silver Lake sand dunes that you can take your truck out on and drive all over. And then sleeping bear dunes farther North which is only hiking and the views are incredible!
    I’m always looking forward to Sunday mornings with you!

  • @tchrof6th
    @tchrof6th Před 3 lety

    Very beautiful

  • @Mrtraveler01
    @Mrtraveler01 Před 3 lety

    You think the view of Chicago from there is crazy, if you drive from Niagara Falls to Toronto, you can see the Toronto skyline from the opposite end of Lake Ontario about 30 miles away.

  • @boondock6055
    @boondock6055 Před 2 lety

    Nice job thanks Frenchie