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Eric Adsit
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07/09/2018
The information kiosk at the Nurnberg Tralhead.
Eric Adsit
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07/09/2018
The dunes are part of the Manistee National Forest.
Eric Adsit
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07/09/2018
The Nurnberg Trailhead.
Eric Adsit
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07/09/2018
Hiking in the Nordhouse Dunes.
Eric Adsit
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07/09/2018
Much of the forest is fairly open, allowing ferns to blanket the forest floor.
Eric Adsit
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07/09/2018
Nordhouse Lake.
Eric Adsit
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07/09/2018
A wide variety of flaura and fauna can be found in the dunes.
Eric Adsit
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07/09/2018
Blueberries ripen in late July.
Eric Adsit
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07/09/2018
A distant view of Lake Michigan.
Eric Adsit
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07/09/2018
Climbing a steeper section of trail at the Nurnberg Dunes.
Eric Adsit
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07/09/2018
Expansive views of Lake Michigan abound.
Eric Adsit
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07/09/2018
Looking out over the dunes.
Eric Adsit
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07/09/2018
Hammocks are popular lounge items at the dunes.
Eric Adsit
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07/09/2018
Chunks of driftwood often come to rest on the shore.
Eric Adsit
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07/09/2018
Hikers exploring the shoreline.
Eric Adsit
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07/09/2018
Typical views in the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness.
Eric Adsit
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07/09/2018
Wildflowers grow amongst the dunes.
Eric Adsit
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07/09/2018
The weather can change quickly in the dunes.
Eric Adsit
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07/09/2018
Lake Michigan Recreation Area.
Eric Adsit
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07/09/2018
Sunset from Lake Michigan Recreation Area.
Eric Adsit
Photo Date:
07/09/2018
Walking the boardwalk at the Lake Michigan Recreation Area.