Indiana Dunes National Park – Porter, Indiana

Located on Lake Michigan this is a small national park but a great day trip.

Fun fact – The sand itself is mostly made out of quartz and silica left behind by glaciers. Its composition creates an interesting sound when you walk on it, which is why they call it “singing sands.” There are only a few other places in the world that have singing sands, like Dubai and Japan.

Looking at Chicago skyline from the opposite side of Lake Michigan.