Indiana Sand Dunes National Park

By: Eli

My parents took me to the newest National Park: Indiana Sand Dunes. The park was a surprise to me. When I first saw it, I thought it was just a beach but then I turned to my right side and there was a colossal mountain of sand. The sand was warm and softer than any other sand I have ever felt. After Sam and I rode our scooters to the beach from the campground, we walked up the dune. We took a selfie with Lake Michigan and the sunset in the background. Right under the sun you could see the buildings from Chicago.

Here is what I did while I was at the Indiana Sand Dunes National Park:

1. I ran down a sand dune as fast as I could and had a major wipeout. 

2. I swam in Lake Michigan. The water was very clear! 

3. I went up an extremely steep sand dune and slid down. My mom and my sister were freaking out (they were having flashbacks of Gunnison), but my dad cheered me on. I climbed back up and went back down another time.

4. I went into the water and after 15 minutes I finally was able to push my dad in the water after he had thrown me into the water multiple times.

5. I celebrated my victory with a Pop-tart back at the trailer.

There were several things I enjoyed while at the park. I liked pushing my dad into the water. I also liked rolling down the sand dune with my dad and my dad rolling over me. I liked being crushed and getting a mouthful of sand, (I didn’t enjoy being crushed, but let’s look at the bright side, I definitely got the feel of the land.)

I would DEFINITELY go to this park with your kids, just make sure you go to the beach. It might not seem as good as other national parks but it is DEFINITELY one of the best parks for family fun.

Peace from the Old-Man Camper,

Eli Oliver