Description

We're taking a bike packing adventure with Out Our Front Door to the Indiana Dunes.

This quick trip is great for beginner bike campers – we'll head out to the dunes via bike on Saturday and return to the city via the South Shore Line on Sunday.

We'll also enjoy sipping award-winning whiskey around the fire, courtesy of our amazing sponsor Stillhouse.

Where we're headed:
The Great Marsh is the largest interdunal wetland in the Lake Michigan watershed, and we are going to put you in the heart of it. The Lake Michigan shoreline of Southern Chicago and Northwestern Indiana reveals the marks of a century-long conflict over land use in the region.

What's included:

• Campground fees (sites, firewood, etc.)
• Food for Day 1 dinner and Day 2 breakfast
• Education about our local history and nature
• Really nice and supportive guides
• Whiskey tasting and beers

What you'll need:

• Your Bike!
• Helmet (encouraged but not required)
• Tent & Camping Gear
• Head Lamp
• Cash/Debit/Credit Card for your food and your drinks
• Photo I.D. and Emergency Contact Info
• Two spare inner tubes and tools to replace a flat (guides will be able to assist)
• At least 2 water bottles
• Bike lights, front and rear
• Lock for your bike
• High-energy snacks
• Change of clothes, including swimsuit and/or rain gear!
• Phone battery pack
• Camp mug, plate/bowl, eating utensils
• Welcoming, adventurous, can-do attitude

Itinerary:

• Saturday // Day 1 – 75 miles
• Sunday // Day 2 – 65 miles or return on South Shore Train option

More information about the ride and FAQs can be found here.

Any questions? Reach out to MH Chicago chapter lead: Erica Zazo (erica.zazo at gmail.com).

About Out Our Front Door

Out Our Front Door is a bike camping community in Chicagoland.

As a community organization, Out Our Front Door’s mission is to immerse, educate, and preserve the history, culture, trails, and native habitats of the Lower Lake Michigan Basin Area through exploratory adventures. Established in 2015 with the North Loop Ride, we now have many different resources, events, and programs ​we offer the public.

About Stillhouse

Uniquely packaged in 100% stainless steel cans and made in the USA – Stillhouse’s award-winning spirits portfolio includes black bourbon, classic vodka, and a variety of flavored whiskeys including Spiced Cherry, Apple Crisp, and Peach Tea. The brand ethos? Encouraging people to get outdoors, create their own adventure and go where glass can’t follow!

While Stillhouse is known for its award-winning spirits and “unbreakable” 100% stainless steel can… it is so much more than that. When you pack Stillhouse, you know you’re headed for an unforgettable adventure! Stillhouse is the perfect accouterment to everything you do outdoors — hiking, camping, adventuring, and beyond; it’s best enjoyed as the sun goes down, and you’re settling in beside a campfire.