At the visitors center in Empire. [Larger: 1744x1308]
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Erin's robe fuzz, all the way in Empire. [Larger: 1744x1308]
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Heading up to the dunes. [Crop/Zoom: 664x860]
First stop - the scenic loop drive.
View of Glen Lake. [Full size: 3488x2616]
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Next stop: Dune Overlook.
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It's loop drive stop 3.
Great views from here. [Larger: 1744x1308]
View out to the Manitou Islands. [Full size: 3488x2616]
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Tour stop 4.
A trail. [Crop/Zoom: 2681x2549]
View from part way out this trail. [Larger: 1744x1308]
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Someone not obeying the "stay on the trail" signs. [Larger: 1744x1308]
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The best views of the day coming up - the Lake Michigan Overlooks.
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View from a platform overlooking the steep slope. [Full size: 3488x2616]
The Manitou Islands. [Full size: 3488x2616]
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Another person climbing where you're not supposed to climb. [Larger: 1744x1308]
Great views from the end of the trail. [Crop/Zoom: 3457x1227]
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Easy to get down, hard to get back up.
Now at the dune climb area. [Larger: 1744x1308]
The place where people are allowed and encouraged to climb the dune. [Larger: 1744x1308]
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Heading back out. [Crop/Zoom: 877x1010]
And back through Empire.
Past the store where we bought sandwiches before going out to the dunes. [Larger: 1744x1308]
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