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Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Aaron Shady
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
Well-maintained forest trail.
Aaron Shady
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
Backdune Forest.
Aaron Shady
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
First glimpse of Lake Michigan.
Aaron Shady
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
Boardwalk through the Dune Wash.
Aaron Shady
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
Parabolic Dunes.
Aaron Shady
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
Trail from the beach access.
Aaron Shady
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
Dunes in the distance.
Aaron Shady
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
Boardwalk through the wash.
Aaron Shady
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
Lake Michigan.
Aaron Shady
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
Ninety-four stairs down the dunes.
Aaron Shady
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
The beach is popular with boaters.
Aaron Shady
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
Grasses cover the dune floor.
Aaron Shady
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
Large dunes protect the forest.
Aaron Shady
Photo Date:
01/16/2016
Winter ice balls.
Aaron Shady
Photo Date:
01/16/2016
Quiet winter hiking.
Aaron Shady
Photo Date:
01/16/2016
Winter in the park.