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Permalink Reply by spencewine on June 1, 2012 at 8:12pm

Good point....I've got a small titanium pot for hiking that I could bring along with my alcohol stove...and I'll make my brother bring his isobutane stove and we'll boil the crap out of some water so at least we can have a nice cup of starbucks via and some oatmeal. If you bring some oatmeal/granola/ something that is "add hot water only" and we'll boil you up some agua caliente.

Ash L. said:

So no breakfast at the site? That will make the 43 miles on Sunday pretty crappo. 

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Permalink Reply by Elwood Gruschow on June 1, 2012 at 8:53pm

The campground is Indiana Dunes State Park , NO ALCOHOL in campground or anywhere in the park.   I have read reviews saying the no alcohol policy was the main activity of the state park rangers.

Indiana Dunes State Park is an often confused with Indiana Dunes National Seashore which allows drinking in some areas. 

spencewine said:

My brother and I just took the last 2 spots on the bike n' camp. It'll be my first LTDS as well and my first long distance tour for that matter. Based on what's being provided, it sounds like a change of clothes, maybe some snacks, a tent/sleeping bag/sleeping pad are all that are needed if you're going the bike n' camp route. Anyone know the alcohol policy at the campground?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Coughlin on June 1, 2012 at 10:42pm

Hi Vince:

Friday night camping includes a catered dinner. There is a camp store for snacks and soft drinks. Most folks hang out at the group campsite (Nassaki I). It is set back a bit in the woods. There is a great firepit and rustic cabin. There are not any nearby place to hang outs outside the park.

 

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Permalink Reply by Steve Coughlin on June 1, 2012 at 11:05pm

Elwood Gruschow said:

The campground is Indiana Dunes State Park , NO ALCOHOL in campground or anywhere in the park.   I have read reviews saying the no alcohol policy was the main activity of the state park rangers.

Indiana Dunes State Park is an often confused with Indiana Dunes National Seashore which allows drinking in some areas. 

spencewine said:

My brother and I just took the last 2 spots on the bike n' camp. It'll be my first LTDS as well and my first long distance tour for that matter. Based on what's being provided, it sounds like a change of clothes, maybe some snacks, a tent/sleeping bag/sleeping pad are all that are needed if you're going the bike n' camp route. Anyone know the alcohol policy at the campground?

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Permalink Reply by Sue Clark on June 1, 2012 at 11:27pm

My brother did the ride a couple times. He says there's places around the campground to get breakfast. I'm sure there are spots in Michigan City.

On the first day, the route usually goes right by my friend's place in Griffith, Sweets & Suds. I'll be stopping there for a break...good ice cream.

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Permalink Reply by Vince Zaworski on June 1, 2012 at 11:54pm

Grrrrrr.
I've found that my coffee mug with the lid is a great disguise for alkyhol when Smokey Bear comes sniffing round my campsite. Not that I plan to drink a lot of anything but I do sometimes like a little shot of sippin wisky to help my rhuematiz. Medicinal purposes only, of course.



Elwood Gruschow said:

The campground is Indiana Dunes State Park , NO ALCOHOL in campground or anywhere in the park.   I have read reviews saying the no alcohol policy was the main activity of the state park rangers.

Indiana Dunes State Park is an often confused with Indiana Dunes National Seashore which allows drinking in some areas. 

spencewine said:

My brother and I just took the last 2 spots on the bike n' camp. It'll be my first LTDS as well and my first long distance tour for that matter. Based on what's being provided, it sounds like a change of clothes, maybe some snacks, a tent/sleeping bag/sleeping pad are all that are needed if you're going the bike n' camp route. Anyone know the alcohol policy at the campground?

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Permalink Reply by Vince Zaworski on June 1, 2012 at 11:59pm

Thanks,
Does anyone bring any games like ladder ball or washers?


Steve Coughlin said:

Hi Vince:

Friday night camping includes a catered dinner. There is a camp store for snacks and soft drinks. Most folks hang out at the group campsite (Nassaki I). It is set back a bit in the woods. There is a great firepit and rustic cabin. There are not any nearby place to hang outs outside the park.

 

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Permalink Reply by James BlackHeron on June 2, 2012 at 9:44am

Vince Zaworski said:

Grrrrrr.
I've found that my coffee mug with the lid is a great disguise for alkyhol when Smokey Bear comes sniffing round my campsite. Not that I plan to drink a lot of anything but I do sometimes like a little shot of sippin wisky to help my rhuematiz. Medicinal purposes only, of course.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C on June 2, 2012 at 10:20am

Your campground will be a (mostly pleasant) 5 mile ride north of Chesterton, Indiana. Breakfast joints, grocery stores, etc.

Ash L. said:

So no breakfast at the site? That will make the 43 miles on Sunday pretty crappo. 

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Permalink Reply by AM 9.5 on June 2, 2012 at 7:18pm

I am doing LTDS for the second time.  Camping.  You don't need anything but (1) a tent, (2) some clothes for the evening and (3) something to shower with.  No b-fast at the campground, but breakfast is just 10 miles away at the first SAG stop in Michigan City.  Seriously, no need to carry hardly anything on your bike.  Keep it light.  I am carrying only an extra tube, pump, patch kit and, if potentially necessary, rain gear.  Check the rest.

The ride is hella fun.

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Permalink Reply by AM 9.5 on June 2, 2012 at 7:21pm

Last year we carted in PBR in a backpack and had no problems.

Vince Zaworski said:

Grrrrrr.
I've found that my coffee mug with the lid is a great disguise for alkyhol when Smokey Bear comes sniffing round my campsite. Not that I plan to drink a lot of anything but I do sometimes like a little shot of sippin wisky to help my rhuematiz. Medicinal purposes only, of course.



Elwood Gruschow said:

The campground is Indiana Dunes State Park , NO ALCOHOL in campground or anywhere in the park.   I have read reviews saying the no alcohol policy was the main activity of the state park rangers.

Indiana Dunes State Park is an often confused with Indiana Dunes National Seashore which allows drinking in some areas. 

spencewine said:

My brother and I just took the last 2 spots on the bike n' camp. It'll be my first LTDS as well and my first long distance tour for that matter. Based on what's being provided, it sounds like a change of clothes, maybe some snacks, a tent/sleeping bag/sleeping pad are all that are needed if you're going the bike n' camp route. Anyone know the alcohol policy at the campground?

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Permalink Reply by AM 9.5 on June 2, 2012 at 7:22pm

The first SAG stop is breakfast.  It's only 10 miles from the campsite.

spencewine said:

Good point....I've got a small titanium pot for hiking that I could bring along with my alcohol stove...and I'll make my brother bring his isobutane stove and we'll boil the crap out of some water so at least we can have a nice cup of starbucks via and some oatmeal. If you bring some oatmeal/granola/ something that is "add hot water only" and we'll boil you up some agua caliente.

Ash L. said:

So no breakfast at the site? That will make the 43 miles on Sunday pretty crappo. 

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