McCormick’s Creek Falls

McCormick’s Creek Falls drops ten feet, climaxing the 150 foot total drop of McCormick’s Creek during its passage through the mile long canyon. The falls is just a short distance from the main park road and is also accessible from Trail 3. An easy to get to overlook allows visitors a good look at this pretty waterfall. Hikers traveling along Trail 3, which follows the McCormick’s Creek rocky stream bed, also have grand views of the falls and the canyon. Continue reading McCormick’s Creek Falls

Indiana Dunes State Park

Visitors to Indiana Dunes State Park can hike the sand mountains 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. Camping, fishing and picnicking are also fun activities at the park. Continue reading Indiana Dunes State Park