We have been visiting the Sleeping Bear Dunes for many years, beginning when our children were small and they tried to climb the big dune so they could walk across it’s top to where they could see the water of Lake Michigan. I remember hearing one daughter yelling in panic to me. She was almost half way up and couldn’t proceed because she was afraid she was going to fall of. I had to climb up to hold her tight as we slid down the very big sandy hill.
It is now a National Shoreline and it is possible to drive to the top and walk along a boardwalk to view down the long, steep face of the dunes to the water below. People can go down this hill, but there are warning about the 2 1/2 hour walk back up and the cost that climbers would incur if they needed to be rescued. I can’t comprehend how many grains of sand are making up these massive dunes. These are high dunes!
I was amazed when I processed these photos they triggered my height anxiety. I know I was safe when I took the photos but when I look at them I feel the fear my daughter felt – I experience the fear of falling down the hill.
I hope this is enough sand for Cee’s CFFC: Sand or Dirt.
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Wow, that is a lot of sand! I can’t imagine wanting to climb a dune that would take 2 1/2 hours – I am exhausted even at the thought of it!
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My thoughts, exactly, Sarah. Going down can be challenging also, as it is as steep going down as coming up. Chuckle, chuckle.
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Iām with you Sarah!
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Yep…that’s a lot of sand….these days I doubt I’d be able to walk up them. š
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Dunes along all the Great Lakes are way underrated by those who haven’t a clue they even exist! I love them – wild and wonderful however close or far away from cities they occur!
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They hold a special place in my heart, for sure.
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Terrific sandy photos for this week. I’m so glad you played along š
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Quite impressive! The people on the dune give great perspective to its size and elevation. And the difficulty in walking/ climbing it should be respected. No doubt there are still lots of rescues despite the warnings. Sure is pretty.
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Thanks, after many visits I still find them very impressive – and have no desire to slide down so I can walk back up. LOL
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