While my partner in crime was back in Canada for work I was rolling solo across Michigan. Dropped him off at the airport in Detroit and I headed to the west coast so I could eventually pick him up in Traverse City. It was recommended that I check out the dunes along Lake Michigan so I snagged a camping spot at Ludington State Park. It was a little tight where I was but it was so worth it to be so close to the beach. It was mind blowing…
“Ludington has so much to offer its residents and visitors, but our most popular draw is the 5,300 acres that lie just north of town, known as the Ludington State Park. The park opened on August 15, 1936, and celebrated its 80th birthday in 2016. This wonderful area of land is not just for camping–it’s a haven for hikers, fishermen, bikers, or anyone who loves what nature has to offer. Here you’ll discover sand dunes with spectacular views, hardwood forests, marshlands, and nearly seven miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. The state park is a vacation within itself, with special programs offered in the summer.” www.visitludington.com
This is my favorite State Park so far. It was mind blowing how beautiful everything is. I am a sucker for beaches (why I love Florida so much) and this was like being at a magically gorgeous beach but without the salt in the air/water. Sand, dunes, water, waves, breezes… just fantastic.
