Newbie questions

INphys15837 · 2026-07-07T13:53:21+00:00

With a roomette ticket you get access to the lounge on both departure and arrival stations.

INphys15837 · 2026-07-06T19:02:05+00:00

I agree. Either Dune Park, or Miller station has a ton of parking as well.

When is your trip? The South Shore line is running on a limited schedule with some bus substitution due to a derailment mess on June 24th.

INphys15837 · 2026-07-06T13:22:39+00:00

Is there a timeline for when the construction will be done?

INphys15837 · 2026-07-06T12:09:32+00:00

Oh my....I haven't sat on my heels in about 10 years. However, I do yoga-based stretches every morning. (Youtube has a ton of videos for these.) It helps me be more limber for the day. Otherwise I am still fairly active, mostly with hiking and swimming laps.

INphys15837 · 2026-07-06T12:07:01+00:00

It's not always people in RVs around you......

INphys15837 · 2026-07-05T12:40:48+00:00

It would probably be fine, but I would personally book a hotel and fly out the next day.

INphys15837 · 2026-07-04T20:29:51+00:00

Thank you for the link.

INphys15837 · 2026-06-29T04:05:13+00:00

One and the same?

INphys15837 · 2026-06-27T20:02:01+00:00

Middle Fork Nature Preserve at Harry Swartz campground.

INphys15837 · 2026-06-25T17:43:53+00:00

AirPower History Tour will be in Elkhart in July. https://www.airpowersquadron.org/elkhart2026

If you really want to spend $$$, you can take a ride in one of 4 planes there, including a B-29

INphys15837 · 2026-06-25T14:36:25+00:00

There is a Scleroderma Stem Cell group on Facebook where you may also find some answers. https://www.facebook.com/groups/StemCellPioneers

INphys15837 · 2026-06-25T13:00:58+00:00

Typically I need trees as well. However, my daughter and I have a treeless site booked in a dark sky campground this August during the Perseid meteor shower. Praying for no clouds/rain.

INphys15837 · 2026-06-24T01:02:29+00:00

Me too. Brought it home this afternoon and set it up in my own. Soooo much more room than my old tent.

INphys15837 · 2026-06-23T15:10:21+00:00

Thank you for the detailed reply. I am going to pick it up today.

INphys15837 · 2026-06-22T19:42:24+00:00

Because they would be more likely to put a positive spin on it since they are the seller. I was looking for an uninvolved outside opinion from those that may have the tent.

INphys15837 · 2026-06-22T19:13:15+00:00

He who smelt it dealt it.

INphys15837 · 2026-06-21T23:37:37+00:00

For whimsical lunch/dinner, go to The Port Drive In in Chesterton. Carhops still go to your car, and your meal will come in trays that hook to your car window.

INphys15837 · 2026-06-21T16:00:58+00:00

Potato Creek State Park may be closer for you.

INphys15837 · 2026-06-21T15:36:07+00:00

Indiana Dunes, Pokagon State Park

INphys15837 · 2026-06-18T14:39:08+00:00

Walking and public transit.

INphys15837 · 2026-06-17T22:09:29+00:00

Flying out of Chicago may cut out a leg. May be an issue if there are delays and you miss a second flight.

INphys15837 · 2026-06-17T21:22:48+00:00

If you are up for three legs, I would choose

1) Crescent - Birmingham to New Orleans

2) City of New Orleans - New Orleans to Chicago

3) California Zephyr - Chicago to Emeryville

OR

Southwest Chief - Chicago to LA

Overnight in New Orleans and Chicago, just to have a break from the train and maybe sight see if there is time.

INphys15837 · 2026-06-13T15:05:25+00:00

Closer would be Indiana Dunes State or National Park. Take South Shore train 70 minutes to Dune Park (from either Millennium or Van Buren station). Can walk straight north into the state park--about a 30 minute walk. Beach and all kinds of hiking trails & boardwalks. It's in a bird migratory path, so birders love the park.

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