Indiana Dunes Hiking

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This is a voluntary, self-led meetup of individuals choosing to hike on their own. I am not a guide, leader, or organizer and assume no responsibility for anyone’s safety. I post location and date amd time so we can meet and talk. some never go on a walk. They are just there for conversation. I am just walking the trails as you are. I don't have any experience with conditions ahead more than you. I stay in the back of the pack because I like to listen and talk to other hikers to learn from them.

These are not guided hikes or organized events. I’m just sharing where I’ll be in case others want to hike at the same time and we could talk about the microbiome or any other topic.

Everyone participates at their own risk and is responsible for their own safety and navigation.

HIKING ACTIVITY WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Organizer/Group Name: Indiana Dunes Hking
Event/Activity: Informal hike with others who love nature and like taking photos of it
Location: [e.g., Indiana Dunes National and State Parks or general areas]
Date: 7/22/25 until 12/31/25
Contact (optional): [Email IndianaDunesHiking@Gmail.Com or texting ONLY at 1-219-370-9119

PARTICIPANT WAIVER, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

By signing this form, I acknowledge and agree to the following:

Voluntary Participation
- I am voluntarily choosing to participate in a hike that is not guided, supervised, or organized by a professional.
- I understand that the person(s) who shared the hike information are not certified guides, medical professionals, or acting in any official capacity.
Assumption of Risk
- I understand that hiking involves inherent risks including, but not limited to: slips, falls, animal encounters, dehydration, injury, exposure to weather, and even death.
- I take full responsibility for my own safety, physical condition, hydration, nutrition, equipment, and decisions during the hike.
No Duty of Care
- I understand that Indiana Dunes Hiking or Ron Seman is not responsible for ensuring the safety or well-being of any participants.
- I understand that participation is self-directed and that I am solely responsible for my route, my pace, and my risk management.
Medical Acknowledgement
- I affirm that I am in good physical condition and capable of participating in the hike.
- I understand that no medical assistance is provided or guaranteed during this activity.
Release of Liability
- I waive and release Indiana Dunes Hiking/Ron Seman, any co-organizers, volunteers, and affiliated participants from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or related to participation in this hiking activity.
Legal Agreement
- I certify that I am 18 years of age or older (or I have had this form reviewed and signed by my legal guardian).
- I understand this document is legally binding and enforceable under applicable state and federal law.

SIGNATURE

Printed Name: __________________________________________

Signature: ______________________________________________

Date: ___________________

Emergency Contact Name/Phone (Mandatory): ____________________________________________

There is a HIKING ACTIVITY WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY form to fill out and sign ekectronically,

The form will be here to fill out soon.

Ron

7.22.25

Indiana Dunes State Park (https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/indiana-dunes-state-park/.)

Here is the Indiana Dunes State Park Trail map: https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/files/dunes_trail.pdf

59 seconds of nature

(aka 111011)

7.17.23

I used a 15,000 Lumen flashlight and I threw sand and took a night mode 1-3 second photo with an Apple iPhone 14 Max Pro.

5.5.23

Boaters Beach at north end of Cowles Bog.

Sunrise on the Dune Ridge Trail

3.1.23

Giving the illusion that light bends...

On the Dune Ridge Trail from Kemil Beach parking lot in Beverly Shores--- my favorite place for a sunrise without question.

3.1.23

On Central Beach heading east to Kintzele Ditch

2.25.23

Kintzele Ditch

2.2.23

Another moon hiking adventure

3.27.23

A photo from a recent POP UP HIKE - Polar Moon Adventure on 2.3.23

Here is a Google Photos link of some more photos from that hike:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/h2pgrP649jWKoZr8A

7.17.25

These were marine recruits I had the honor of being with, who were hiking at the Indiana Dunes State Park as a little training before taking off to boot camp in San Diego. After getting on top of the Devil’s Slide, the marine sergeants made them do PUSH UPS and jumping jacks all so that we can have FREEDOM!

7.17.25

This is the REAL/PEOPLE Sage of the Dunes article in the AARP Magazine in the October / November 2022 issue. (This is the #1 magazine in actual readership and not just printed copies,) AARP.Org Magazine