Wednesday, July 14, 2021

 Another state park we've visited recently is Kohler-Andrae near Sheboygan.

We don't believe we've been to this park ever before. It appears to have had some significant improvement recently, including some updated parking near Lake Michigan and a new bathhouse/restroom with running water and flush toilets.  There are still the pit type toilets in several areas.  There are also playgrounds, multiple picnic areas and a group camping area, though no individual camping.

A designated boarded walkway over the dunes has been constructed with limited access to an expansive beach.






The entire trail is about a four-mile round trip from parking area 5 or 6 on the park's map. The north end of the park has a nature center and the south has a large playground and picnicking area. There was also a butterfly habitat near the new bathhouse.


After we hiked, we sat for a light lunch on a bench. As we got ourselves ready, an 85-year-old gentleman, Jim, asked to share our bench.  We, of course, obliged. During conversation, we received a synopsis of his life story and some retirement advice, since he considered us "retirement babies".


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