Indiana Dunes, Cuyahoga Valley NPs and Lake Michigan, with moderate hikes

1050 N Mineral Springs Rd,Chesterton IN 46304

25 March, 2021

Description

Let's explore and hike the area of sweeping dunes fields and picturesque cliffs of Indiana that complement Lake Michigan .. Let's explore and hike the area of sweeping dunes fields and picturesque cliffs of Indiana that complement Lake Michigan and provide a spectacular backdrop for hiking or simply enjoying nature. In Cuyahoga Valley National Perk we will see its famous forests, waterfalls, old villages and historic transportation routes. On the first day from the airport we will proceed right to the first park and explore it for a few hours. On the second day we check out from our hotel, drive to the park and continue discovering and hiking the park. In late afternoon we will road-trip to our second destination staying overnight in a hotel on the way to it. Next morning we start discovering our second national park and conclude out trip next early afternoon, we we will start driving to the airport, and depart. * 4days/3nights trip for a small group of 6 explorers. * The starting point is Chicago, IL and ending point is Cleveland, OH. * Level of activities: Easy to Intermediate. * Hotel accommodations in Tinley Park, IL, Toledo OH, and Cleveland, OH. All locations in this event follow safety requirements by the state. Spring weather in this area is mild with day average temperatures 55 degree F. See updates of weather forecasts at: https://bit.ly/370lCWP Clothes and gear recommended: * good hiking shoes, * warm jacket for evenings, be ready to layer up, * hiking poles if you used to them, * consider hydration bladder for hikes, * sunglasses, * sunscreen, * hat, * swimming suite, cap, flip-flops, * for personal protection: mask, carry-on sanitizer, gloves (by your choice.) Cost $450 per person. What is included: * 4days/3nights stay in 2-people occupancy non-smoking room (two queen beds in room.) Rooms have coffee-making machine, small fridge, free wi-fi, outdoor swimming pool, * Breakfasts at the hotels, * Transportation by minivan (like Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand or similar) covering approx. 450+ mi of road-tripping total, * Parks entrance fees, * Guided hikes in all days. What is NOT included: * Getting to Chicago, IL and returning home from Cleveland, OH, * Meals, snacks, water. Sunrise: 6:30am. Sunset: 7:15pm. Everyday we want to start off from the hotel at 7 am or 7:30am, or 8am as the latest. If you are a nigh owl, please try to adjust yourself for an earlier getup during the trip - the purpose of it is to use more of daylight at winter time for activities. No refunds after March 15th. But, if you (or we) are able to find other person to take your spot the refund will be given in full. We will try the best to handle personal requests and situations. Reserve ASAP and feel free to comment/message with any questions! UPD. Please note that for this trip participants need to get two one way tickets. One ticket is from their departing location to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). And the returning ticket is from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to their returning destination. And as we want to use the first and last days of the event (the 25th and the 28th) for activities, only certain flights will suite the event's schedule. Please make your decision on joining the trip and discuss your flight choice with the organizer soon.