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

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