Labor Day at Derby Creek Beach

if you arrive late, park at my house in the spaces mentioned below only; then walk back to Broadway, and turn left; walk down to Lake Front dr, turn left again, and walk to the dip in the road till you see my blue golf cart parked, then come down to the beach on the "open trail" at the far end of that mini-lot, and look for us on the shore (probably to the right). i will be wearing a faded blue hat that says "GREECE" on it.

dear friends--

we have spent a number of pleasant afternoons together at Derby Creek Beach so far this summer--let's try it again. by Labor Day, you never know if a trip to the beach will be the last one of the season,

we will park at my house, and walk about 3/4 mile because ... Labor Day.

i can carry people's gear to the beach on our golf cart, and give a ride to up to three people.

be sure to check the weather beforehand, and dress appropriately. http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Beverly+Shores+IN+46301 , which, i imagine will be a swimsuit and flip-flops so you can go in the water, which is now in the high 70's. it is a bit rocky entering the Lake, so you might want to bring water shoes.

bring along some food which we will eat at the beach, plus enough water (one quart minimum), a hat with a brim, sunscreen, etc.

about a quarter mile to the east, at Lakeview Beach, there are modern restrooms and drinking water, but bring your own water with, because it is a bit of a hike.

hope to see you there,

Rick

directions & parking instructions:

avoid the intersection of IN 49 & US 12 because of summer traffic jams; take IN 49 north to US 20; go east; turn left on CR 300 E (Kemil rd), then right on US 12, then left onto Broadway (traffic light opposite National Park campground); continue about 3/4 mile, and turn left at Marne, go to 11 w Marne--a gray, three story house set back rather far from the road.

street parking is not allowed in Beverly Shores, but you can park in the off-street spaces across the road from us, and in front of the house to the east of us (towards Broadway); pull straight into the spaces and park as close together as you safely can; DO NOT block anyone in, or block any driveways!

do not park in my driveway unless i tell you to.

once you have parked, come to my front porch and take one of the parking permits there. put it in your car window facing the road.
if all spaces are taken, call me at 773-415-0428.