Chain O'Lakes State Park...

After leaving Ouabache State Park, we continued up to Chain O'Lakes State Park, situated a short distance north-west of Fort Wayne. Here we spent two nights (29th - 30th August) in a lovely cabin and spent time exploring this interesting state park. We managed to accomplish a large number of fun activities while here, including hiking around the many lakes, going out onto Sand Lake on a paddle-boat, and enjoying a campfire on our final night at this state park. It was a great visit to another of Indiana's many treasures!

 Entrance sign at Chain O'Lakes.

 Our cozy cabin.

 Candace and Riaan enjoying the large swing on the enclosed patio.

 The smaller Finster Lake as we walk to see the historic schoolhouse.

 Stanley Schoolhouse, built in 1915.

 Riaan with one of the old school bells.

 Hiking with my favourite boy.

 Beaver activity is clear to see.

 Different types of fungi and mushrooms.

 Northern Leopard Frog.

 An interesting skeleton of a mushroom.

 Riaan is not so little any more!

 Candace with a tulip tree leaf.

 The boat ramp at Long Lake.

Family selfie in life-jackets.

 Heading to the paddle-boat to go out on Sand Lake.

 Beaver's dam as seen from the paddle-boat.

 Great blue heron takes flight.

 Enjoying hot cups of tea around the fire.

 Peek-a-boo!

 Riaan loves Nature Centres!

 Family photo on the swings at the play area near Sand Lake.