Heron Rookery Trail: Chesterton to Michigan City, IN—3 miles of trails

Location: Main lot: 1336 North County Road 600E, Michigan City/Alternate lot: 1301 North County Road 450E, Chesterton

Trail Length: Approx. 3 miles out and back

Hours: Open sunrise to 30 minutes past sunset

Entrance Cost: Free

Parking: Two lots, one at each end of trail

Dog-Friendly: Pets permitted on leash

Restrooms: No

Blogger Thoughts: (photos by Stephen Lehman) • Great for birding • Beautiful in early spring. Flowers everywhere • Very muddy after rain • Good for fishing