WRAPUP: A chilly but sunny first day of spring made for a great season opener MINI drive.. Almost 30 MINIs met at MINI of Orland Park and took the 85 mile long back road route to the Indiana Dunes.. The Northwest Indiana MINIacs met us for Lunch with another 20 or so MINIs.. After lunch a short blast thru some twisty Indiana back roads and a stop at the visitors center before heading off to the Dunes. Special thanks to MINI of Orland Park for opening up on their day off for us, Alice H. and Phil and Pam E. for pre-driving the route, and Shawn R. and Matt M. for routing planning!!
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We will be joining up with the Northwest Indiana MINIacs for a scenic drive out to the Indiana Dunes area.
WHEN: Sunday March 20th 10am departure time
WHERE: Start at MINI of Orland Park 11030 W 159th Street, Orland Park IL 60467
Late lunch at Quaker Steak & Lube in Portage Indiana
Then a shorter twisty drive to the Dunes Visitors center and off to explore anything in the Dunes area.
What to bring: Clothing appropriate for the weather, a full tank of gas, camera, money for lunch and any Dunes activities.
Note: Be prepared for longer drive of around 100 miles to our destination.
Anyone interested in helping to test drive/pre-drive some or all of the route, please send an e-mail to steve@chicagominiclub.com
I will be there
I will be there
We’ll be there! Its been so long since I’ve been to Indiana Dunes
I’ve never been to the dunes, I think this would be a good excuse to visit for the first time!
Waiting for my schedule to come out, but it seems it has been confirmed that I’ll have this day off. Can’t wait!
Phil and Pam will be there!!
We will be coming , I haven’t been to the dunes since I was a boy scout.
we’ll be there
Will be there and maybe a plus one
Ms. Nanc and I are planning to make this run.
I will be there plus 2. Looking forward to going to the Dunes.
Me plus 1
Two for us!
I’m so ready for this. Driving solo
Two more for the road
I should be there.
2 for us. (Phyllis and Lee)
Sherri and I are eager to get this motoring season going, we’ll be there.
My roommate may tag along, possibly in his own car if that’s okay.
Sure.. see you tomorrow!!