In response to the idea that "everything has already been explored" you might appreciate these words from Wendell Berry: "What you are doing is exploring. You are undertaking the first experience, not of the place, but of yourself in that place. It is an experience of our essential loneliness, for nobody can discover the world for anybody else. It is only after we have discovered it for ourselves that it becomes a common ground and a common bond, and we cease to be alone."
Thanks for the memories brother; when I was a young boy we swam at the beach area behind that pavilion. It's been a few days but the trail you were on I remember was about 23 miles long. Next time you go there, if you go the opposite direction then you took you get to a place called Mt. Baldy (a real tall sand dune). There is a trail nearby that goes through the "Boggs" which is really cool; the ground springs underneath your feet as you walk across it.
When I was young I concluded adults (and scientists) already knew everything! The joy is in our own, personal discoveries - even if many have gone before us. I know the "feeling" you speak of and can't imagine life without that therapy! 👍🇨🇦🌲🌿☘🐟 love your hikes, love your music. 💜
Looks like you walked all the way to Kemil Beach. That was a really nice beach before the lake levels rose and covered all the sand. Now it is very gravelly. Another neat thing about this video: when you are on top of the dunes at 11:32 you see the city really well, but at 0:35 you just see the tops of the buildings. It's even better in person when you start at the top and run down. You can see the city sink below the horizon. Nice demonstration of the Earth's curvature.
solo hike in Indiana Dunes really takes a lot of courage for one to do so, and i can see how passionate you are by the way you're describing your journey and all the scenery you passed. As specifically the ocean thank you so much for showing us the ocean as well as the wave. your video makes me want to try and explore the world on my own, thank you for inspiring me. FIGHTING 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
This is a well-made video. I was half-way through when it dawned on me that you didn't have a camera man and you were all alone. Great shots, commentary and music. Can't wait to be an "explorer".
Being new to the midwest, this is my favorite destination hands down! 😎 At certain points you are able to hike barefoot (carefully), then when you're ready to descend down the dunes you can literally run with all your weight into the sand and let the sand absorb each step. Amazing feeling, gotta go back asap 😀 Dogs love it too, paradise for my pup 🐶
Plus who cares whose explored what it's so much better when we do it for ourselves. There's a different kind of gratification of doing it ourselves. I love watching your guys videos and everything u see and do makes me want to go see it get more knowledgeable about plants I have been working on that but wish I already knew it all lol.
Nice! I was going to make a detour to go there on my way back to chicago from lafayette but ultimately decided on somewhere nearer chicago. I'll definitely head there next time!
Leroy's has some good food! There are lots of remenats of old Beach houses in the sand at the Dunes. The State Park Pavilion went under a full renovation and just reopened this weekend. If you come here now you definitely won't be cold. 😁
Robbie solo video! I look forward to these! I guess the food he bought at the end from Leroy's Hot Stuff wasn't that good, he didn't do any knee slaps! Hahaha.
I've been to Indiana Dunes a couple times. The first time to kill some time on the way to Chicago. The second was just for a night on our way home to metro Detroit from a trip to CO/UT/AZ. Now I feel guilty! I'll need to plan a trip to stay there a couple days and explore the dunes. BTW, an interesting fact is that there is a train station there that makes it a convenient place to camp and take a day trips into Chicago. Keep Wandering! Thx, Ken
If you come back out this way check out the Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm. It's close to the same area. There's too much history for me to begin to explain here but you can check it out on Google. The trails are great and it means so much more when you read about the settlers here.
I'd venture a guess and say those pipes are part of what's left of the Beach House at the Beach House Blowout. I've always wanted to hit that trail when I'm up there, just never really had a chance to. Now I REALLY want to walk it.
Does anyone know the trail & beach he's hiking? I've hiked Mt Baldy area many times & Cowles Bog Trail, I'd like to hike this area this year. FYI, the Dunes are beautiful any time, even in winter, as long as there's not 3 feet of snow. Sometimes you're blessed with those mild, sunny winter days without much snow - the perfect time to go, less people
You need to take more snacks lol how come u didn't take your water and heater to make a meal so u have more energy. Love this place though. Love ur adventures keep on keepin on 😊🧡🧡🧡
Hello we live 15 min away from Indiana Dunes. Leroy hot stuff is good stuff. If you ever like to take a hike on the Dunes we would love to take you there and show you around. Just contact us. We have several videos at the Dunes.
Great Stuff! Im from the same area, been watching for a few years. I had no Idea Lake Erie was this nice I never really get a chance to go up North. I love the idea of just random exploring, go in a direction and see what is there. I know that feeling you speak of, same reason I cant play video games anymore. I remember that scene from Truman Show, as a 7th grader in the theater, it hit me like a ton of bricks. That view of Chicago across the lake...Wow
The camera quality is insane on the a1 8k, I wonder would it be even better on the a9 8k? My pc is 16gb of ram and still could barely keep up with the quality of this video. I have never seen imaging this clear its like glass
that was a mounting block to get on a horse, I guess they allow horses on that beach? your a chatty guy lol. that is a pretty place to bad andrew is not with you to point out differnet plants and mushroom crittors, mei hao? very good? ni jiao shenme minzi, wo jiao rose, ni zou doujia? sorry just practicing, trying to learn chinese. those sand dunes look like a lot of work, kankan duo laodong lol, amazing how you can see chicago, looks tiny from a distance.
Please to say after watching you matthew posa sintex77 my covid delights you guys are I've booked to go camping in August wit my family haven't been camping for 10yrs plus an although my camping isn't the same as yours(my mum brings everything) but were out there in Wales in a tent in the fresh air cant wait so thanks guys
Can someone please explain this phenomenon that people put a set of stones on top of each other ?? I see it in a lot of videos of hikes here .... what is it supposed to be ??
The stones are a trail marker called a 'cairn' and are used to mark a trail route where there are no trees to post markers or signs. We don't see many cairns in the Midwest! They can also be used as memorials or landmarks, like on the top of a mountain. Sometimes they are just decorative, and hikers add stones until the cairn is ungodly huge.
In response to the idea that "everything has already been explored" you might appreciate these words from Wendell Berry:
"What you are doing is exploring. You are undertaking the first experience, not of the place, but of yourself in that place. It is an experience of our essential loneliness, for nobody can discover the world for anybody else. It is only after we have discovered it for ourselves that it becomes a common ground and a common bond, and we cease to be alone."
i love it, thanks for sharing
Blue green lake, endless sand and good old Robby... A refreshing break in our daily routine... God bless you Robby❤️
I love the post hike meal. There is nothing like it.
Amazing how it looks so similar to a coastal beach.
It's a beautiful area. Born & raised in this area
I can’t wait for more episodes of AA hopefully coming this spring & summer.
It’s very positive for the mind & soul
Seeing these walks always motivates me to get out there and move 👍
Thank you for the beautiful hike!God be with you
Thanks for the memories brother; when I was a young boy we swam at the beach area behind that pavilion. It's been a few days but the trail you were on I remember was about 23 miles long. Next time you go there, if you go the opposite direction then you took you get to a place called Mt. Baldy (a real tall sand dune). There is a trail nearby that goes through the "Boggs" which is really cool; the ground springs underneath your feet as you walk across it.
When I was young I concluded adults (and scientists) already knew everything! The joy is in our own, personal discoveries - even if many have gone before us. I know the "feeling" you speak of and can't imagine life without that therapy! 👍🇨🇦🌲🌿☘🐟 love your hikes, love your music. 💜
Great advice about the tank! Hubby and I had a 14 mile hike planed over two days and had to tap out at 8!
Great video. Amazing scenery. Love how you love your post hike meal Robby
Awesome video, waves must have been so peaceful. Keep on adventuring and exploring!
"I think maybe I see a person way down there... could just be a log" HAHAHAH Robby's solo trips are everything!
Looks like you walked all the way to Kemil Beach. That was a really nice beach before the lake levels rose and covered all the sand. Now it is very gravelly. Another neat thing about this video: when you are on top of the dunes at 11:32 you see the city really well, but at 0:35 you just see the tops of the buildings. It's even better in person when you start at the top and run down. You can see the city sink below the horizon. Nice demonstration of the Earth's curvature.
Thanks for sharing your hike. Indiana Dunes is on my bucket list road trip so, in case I don't get to go, this was a good substitute.
Thank You for sharing your Hike the colors of sky against the water was beautiful .....Blessings
Love your solo stuff. Keep them coming.
Hey from ohio here! A friend led me to the channel and have been watching ever since. keep up the great work!!!
solo hike in Indiana Dunes really takes a lot of courage for one to do so, and i can see how passionate you are by the way you're describing your journey and all the scenery you passed.
As specifically the ocean thank you so much for showing us the ocean as well as the wave. your video makes me want to try and explore the world on my own, thank you for inspiring me. FIGHTING 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
It's one of the Great Lakes, not an ocean
"Sad bag of nuts" the fact you could resist a "that's what she said" statement bewilders me!
This is a well-made video. I was half-way through when it dawned on me that you didn't have a camera man and you were all alone. Great shots, commentary and music. Can't wait to be an "explorer".
Thank you
Greeting from The Netherlands
Being new to the midwest, this is my favorite destination hands down! 😎
At certain points you are able to hike barefoot (carefully), then when you're ready to descend down the dunes you can literally run with all your weight into the sand and let the sand absorb each step. Amazing feeling, gotta go back asap 😀 Dogs love it too, paradise for my pup 🐶
Running down the dunes is the best
So awesome see you hike my local trails! Trail 9 is great!
Trail 9 is the best trail in the park. Cowles bog trail is also a favorite
@@dc76384 where is that?
@@kevinmcmahon4082 Indiana Dunes National Park. Is located on the southern most tip of Lake Michigan.
Always a pleasure to watch your videos Robby!
Beautiful solo hike! Amazing landscapes and nature! ❤️💕🌱😍 Have a nice day, my friend! 🤗
Great video! I always love your solo hikes.
The cityscape from afar. This is I think the most short episodes you have here so far.
Plus who cares whose explored what it's so much better when we do it for ourselves. There's a different kind of gratification of doing it ourselves. I love watching your guys videos and everything u see and do makes me want to go see it get more knowledgeable about plants I have been working on that but wish I already knew it all lol.
Nice! I was going to make a detour to go there on my way back to chicago from lafayette but ultimately decided on somewhere nearer chicago. I'll definitely head there next time!
Leroy's has some good food! There are lots of remenats of old Beach houses in the sand at the Dunes. The State Park Pavilion went under a full renovation and just reopened this weekend. If you come here now you definitely won't be cold. 😁
Robbie solo video! I look forward to these! I guess the food he bought at the end from Leroy's Hot Stuff wasn't that good, he didn't do any knee slaps! Hahaha.
From Brazil... always watching 👍🏽
Oioi from England 👍
Please come to England one time you absolute legends.
I've been to Indiana Dunes a couple times. The first time to kill some time on the way to Chicago. The second was just for a night on our way home to metro Detroit from a trip to CO/UT/AZ. Now I feel guilty! I'll need to plan a trip to stay there a couple days and explore the dunes. BTW, an interesting fact is that there is a train station there that makes it a convenient place to camp and take a day trips into Chicago. Keep Wandering! Thx, Ken
Dude, what a cool outing. Kinda like Sleeping Bear. But no black flies. 😊
Love the post hike cave man devour!!!
The Pavilion restaurant is a great place to finish a trip to the Indiana Dunes State Park.
When you were eating that burrito - I was reminded of Bob from the movie, What About Bob haha
I like Indiana Dunes. Nice beach/lake.
From BC Canada
Lots of hiking this way !!
Sweet walking along the Water and walking through the woods hiking is awesome 😎
beautiful vid.
Do the Tecumseh Trail so I can decide whether or not I want to do it! 🤣
If you come back out this way check out the Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm. It's close to the same area. There's too much history for me to begin to explain here but you can check it out on Google. The trails are great and it means so much more when you read about the settlers here.
everytime i see robby in AA he always gives me pleasure
Great video.... but the best part is your music...very creative...well done
My Fiancee and I were just at this park for a dune hike and also had Mexican for our post-hike meal haha. Beautiful place.
I'd venture a guess and say those pipes are part of what's left of the Beach House at the Beach House Blowout. I've always wanted to hit that trail when I'm up there, just never really had a chance to. Now I REALLY want to walk it.
Last year I drove by this place. I could not stop and do any hiking because it was a family trip.
Sad bag of nuts, comment made me literally LOL
🤣🤣 it just conjures up some sad bag o nuts type images 🤣🤣
same :D
thanks Robby
Oh man, you came right by my place! Could have joined you!
Without you even describing it.....I know "that feeling."
Thanks dude. That was great.
I watch every adventure.
Robby solo is uncensored 🤣 Don’t ever change !
The only thing that comes to my mind about the steps is someone has it there for a horse mounting step. Or just something random that washed up.
Robby , I invite you to peace . You never regret exploring this peace . Thanks
From Ukraine. So peaceful travel. Thanks for this wibe
Hopefully you're doing well in Ukraine at this moment.
Does anyone know the trail & beach he's hiking? I've hiked Mt Baldy area many times & Cowles Bog Trail, I'd like to hike this area this year. FYI, the Dunes are beautiful any time, even in winter, as long as there's not 3 feet of snow. Sometimes you're blessed with those mild, sunny winter days without much snow - the perfect time to go, less people
gotta sa,y I love your solo hikes the best....ooopppss
One of my favorite places and where I spread my sister's ashes after her death! Beautiful!
spent all day yhere today 6/15/21 awesome place
1:44 Robby always kill me 😂
You need to take more snacks lol how come u didn't take your water and heater to make a meal so u have more energy. Love this place though. Love ur adventures keep on keepin on 😊🧡🧡🧡
8:11 Synchronicity. We’re all connected,..
Synchronicity of events 👍
You might want to camp out at False Cape State Park in Virginia.
Hello we live 15 min away from Indiana Dunes. Leroy hot stuff is good stuff. If you ever like to take a hike on the Dunes we would love to take you there and show you around. Just contact us. We have several videos at the Dunes.
Not all who wander are lost.
Great Stuff! Im from the same area, been watching for a few years. I had no Idea Lake Erie was this nice I never really get a chance to go up North. I love the idea of just random exploring, go in a direction and see what is there. I know that feeling you speak of, same reason I cant play video games anymore. I remember that scene from Truman Show, as a 7th grader in the theater, it hit me like a ton of bricks. That view of Chicago across the lake...Wow
This is Lake Michigan
Wholesome
Where have you been!! I have missed you!!😄
The camera quality is insane on the a1 8k, I wonder would it be even better on the a9 8k? My pc is 16gb of ram and still could barely keep up with the quality of this video. I have never seen imaging this clear its like glass
Yoki the Bear with all that food and constantly hunger for food ahhahahahahahahaha
Just watched again “Community” and thought from the first time I watched your videos Robby reminder me of someone, and it’s “Abed” from Community😸
He does reassemble Abed a little bit!
Robby the tracks on this video were LEGIT, it really gave this the perfect vibe. Can we get these online?
I am not sure how current this is but here is one of their links: adventurearchives.bandcamp.com
Playing 8K video on my 1440p monitor. looks goooooooood.
Turn around when you get to Mackinaw City.
You ever make it out this way again let me know. I can show you all the best trails in the National Lakeshore parks.
Do you carry any kind of protection when you're hiking alone?
I liked this video :)
Hike in northern mn but not in boundary waters! Go find big rocks!
Is there a ghost box in the middle of the frame when you shot over the lake towards Chicago for just me or its that your camera?
Weather worn brick 🧱 was so cool 😎 I would of saved it would make a cool 😎 book 📚 end !
"sad sack of nuts" lol Robbie u need to pack extra food for your hikes!!
What are your thoughts on the a1, Robbie? I know you were thinking of getting a new camera a little while back. Did you ever make a decision?
that was a mounting block to get on a horse, I guess they allow horses on that beach? your a chatty guy lol. that is a pretty place to bad andrew is not with you to point out differnet plants and mushroom crittors, mei hao? very good? ni jiao shenme minzi, wo jiao rose, ni zou doujia? sorry just practicing, trying to learn chinese. those sand dunes look like a lot of work, kankan duo laodong lol, amazing how you can see chicago, looks tiny from a distance.
People who think the world is all explored don't look close enough.
Glad you are back, we all need to get back out there, No Masks born to breathe
Please to say after watching you matthew posa sintex77 my covid delights you guys are I've booked to go camping in August wit my family haven't been camping for 10yrs plus an although my camping isn't the same as yours(my mum brings everything) but were out there in Wales in a tent in the fresh air cant wait so thanks guys
Are you guys all from the Region?
I has no idea Indiana had a sliver of Lake Michigan in it.
I want that red hat of yours!
Windmills are disgusting eyesore and unnecessary, nice hike gets ya outside!
Are you guys phasing out of your group videos? Noticed that you have pared back quite a bit. Would be sad.
That is in Indiana? Ya gotta be kidding me
Don't judge Indiana until u come here and spend some time. It's beautiful but we never get credit for it.
Clifty Falls and Charles C Deam Wilderness are hidden gems.
@@hoosierproud7718 I use to live there several years ago but never ventured up to the beach... next time I'll have to check it out
You actually started in the state park not the national park. I'll keep watching to see if you get into the NP.
crispy
Can someone please explain this phenomenon that people put a set of stones on top of each other ?? I see it in a lot of videos of hikes here .... what is it supposed to be ??
The stones are a trail marker called a 'cairn' and are used to mark a trail route where there are no trees to post markers or signs. We don't see many cairns in the Midwest! They can also be used as memorials or landmarks, like on the top of a mountain. Sometimes they are just decorative, and hikers add stones until the cairn is ungodly huge.
@@williambeck6364 ok. thanks!!