More sand dune pictures

I wanted to include more pictures from the dunes. These were taken by LittleA and LittleE on their dune journey from the campground to the Lake Michigan shore. BigJ and Dad also went along on the hike. It's has been an annual tradition for the past 4 years that we have been going to Warren Dunes.
This first climb from the campground is known as Mt. Randall. It is VERY steep and feels like it's going straight up. It's a tough way to begin, but a great challenge. Especially for us older folk!

The kids run up so quickly because they don't sink down into the sand as much as we do. Show Offs!

I haven't tackled Mt. Randall in a few years, since LittleJ was born. Awww, too bad (not!).

Thankfully, there is a way around for those of us not up to the challenge. There's always next year.

We like to call it the Great Dune Sea (ala Star Wars), but of course it really isn't that big. It takes about 30 minutes to arrive at the lakeshore, keeping up a good pace.

There are a few shady spots here and there for a break, but not many.

It's definitely best to start out early in the morning before the sand gets too hot. That way walking barefoot won't burn your feet, and it's so much easier without shoes or even flip flops.

Some places have dune grass and scrub growing, while others are completely barren.

It's all beautiful and amazing though.

Occasionally, blooming plants can even be found.

I leave you with this beautiful sunset, looking out over Lake Michigan from the highest point of the dune climb.

See our little car down there? It's also quite a hike to the top but the view is amazing.