New Years Day hike, Indiana Dunes
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Fri, Jan 1, 2027; 11:00 AM
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New Years Day hike, Indiana Dunes
Join us for a New Years Day hike at the Indiana Dunes. Feel the "cool" breeze on your face, breathe in the clean air, listen to the birds singing. Just enjoy being outside. Start out the New Year on the right foot! We will hike about 3 to 4 miles (depending on conditions) on mostly inland trails where it is more sheltered from the winter winds. We may stop briefly for a snack or lunch break. This is an important natural area and is known as the birthplace of ecology. The trip starts at the trail head at 11 AM Chicago time to give you a bit more time on New Year's morning. After the hike, we may stop for an early dinner at a local restaurant, and you are welcome to join us. If you have any questions, please email to the leader Bob Brubaker at nlubob@yahoo.com Assistant leader is Roland Flessner.Bob, has been a leader and guide for the Sierra Club for about 30 years, and has led hiking, biking, and canoe adventures. He welcomes people to ask questions and share their knowledge.Please note, the National Park Service now requires all visitors have a park pass, and while the visitor center will be closed on New Years Day, a short term one week pass that is linked to your car license plate can be purchased ahead of time online at https://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/fees.htm
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
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Robert Brubaker
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Organized By: River Prairie Group
Location: Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
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Robert Brubaker
nlubob@yahoo.com
(773) 919-9316
Roland Flessner
rf1908@gmail.com
(312) 369-9168
Join us for a New Years Day hike at the Indiana Dunes. Feel the "cool" breeze on your face, breathe in the clean air, listen to the birds singing. Just enjoy being outside. Start out the New Year on the right foot! We will hike about 3 to 4 miles (depending on conditions) on mostly inland trails where it is more sheltered from the winter winds. We may stop briefly for a snack or lunch break. This is an important natural area and is known as the birthplace of ecology. The trip starts at the trail head at 11 AM Chicago time to give you a bit more time on New Year's morning. After the hike, we may stop for an early dinner at a local restaurant, and you are welcome to join us. If you have any questions, please email to the leader Bob Brubaker at nlubob@yahoo.com
Assistant leader is Roland Flessner.
Bob, has been a leader and guide for the Sierra Club for about 30 years, and has led hiking, biking, and canoe adventures. He welcomes people to ask questions and share their knowledge.
Please note, the National Park Service now requires all visitors have a park pass, and while the visitor center will be closed on New Years Day, a short term one week pass that is linked to your car license plate can be purchased ahead of time online at https://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/fees.htm
Level: Moderate
Cost: Donation $5.
Signup Instructions: To sign up, please fill out the sign-up form completely. After clicking the red button to sign the waiver, you will be taken to a different screen that after clicking that you have read and understand the risks etc, there is an option to sign the digital or paper waiver. Be sure to click the DIGITAL version, otherwise you will need to start all over again as the system does not allow you to edit it later on. NOTE: A separate sign up is needed for each person coming. In the form is a question asking if you have any health issues that I should be aware of as the leader. This is to help make sure the outing is of the appropriate level for everyone, and to keep the trip running smoothly and safely. You are not registered until the leader has approved your sign up and sent you a personally written confirmation, not the sites confirmation screen or auto-reply letter.
Recommended Items: Depending on conditions, most likely you should dress in layers and come prepared so you don't get cold when sitting down outside for lunch... Bring hiking boots (regular walking shoes are discouraged, and absolutely no sandals, crocks etc). Sometimes the trails can be icy, so having traction devices such as STABILicers Maxx (my favorite) can be important. If cold and or windy, long underwear, wind/rain pants, a nice warm jacket, hat, mittens with hand warmers... are all great to have. The trip letter sent out a week or so before the hike will have a list of things to bring. Of course if you have any questions, feel free to ask!
Cancellation Policy: Trips are generally held rain, snow, or shine, however they may be altered depending on forecasted conditions or cancelled if the weather or conditions are bad, such as sleet.