Warren Sand Dunes 2010

The Warren Sand Dunes are located along the shore of Lake Michigan in the southwestern part of Michigan. We've been twice before and we LOVE it there. So, this summer we decided to go back again (it's been two years), and this time we brought along our friends, the Cuff family. We've gushed about the sand dunes to them before, so they wanted to go with us this time. We had a blast!!

Day 1 was spent playing on the beach, and hiking over to the clay pit next to the creek beside the sand dunes. We also climbed to the top of one of the tallest dunes, located next to the beach, called Pike's Peak.

Day 2 was spent hiking the 4 mile path around and through the dunes. The Cuff family came part way, but our family hiked the whole route. We also climbed the tallest dune, Mt. Randall. Wow! It was exhausting, but so much fun and with so much beautiful scenery!!

The Dyal and Cuff family on the beach

Jessica and Natalie playing in the sand

The boys spent many hours digging, building and playing in the sand

Logan and Russell climbing the sides of the clay pit

Logan is sliding down the wall of the clay pit

Messy boy!!!!

Spencer slid down the wall too.
(Everyone took turns except Alex and Mom - We opted out.)

Dad rolling in the mud!

A muddy family

Julie and Josh

Jessica coming out of the clay pit

My boys!

Alex and Logan at the top of Pike's Peak

Hiking the dunes

Hiking with beautiful views of the lake

Climbing Mt. Randall

Logan was a trooper!

Almost there Daddy!! You can do it!
Logan tried to help.

At the top of Mt. Randall
We were so tired... we rested awhile and drank water & snacks.

Hiking the interior of the dunes

Logan and Alex liked running up and down the dunes.

Logan climbing

Jessica and Alex resting

Handsome Spencer

Exhausted Daddy!