Conservation efforts for the preservation of sand dunes started in the 19th century, but a major event leading to the conservation movement was the disappearance of a popular tourist destination, the Hoosier Slide sand dune, due to intense sand mining just 30 years after its discovery. This led to public outrage and activism for the preservation of sand dunes all around the world.
The Cape Cod area is home to a variety of threatened and endangered species, including the adorable piping plover, a small shorebird that nests on the dunes by the shore.
Discover the Legend of Diana of the Dunes, a woman who became a local legend and whose ghost is often seen in long flowing white gown in Indiana Dunes National Park. Explore the park's wildlife and hiking trails, including the popular Dune Succession Trail that leads to Diana's Dune with breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and Chicago.
The episode covers the life of Alice Mabel Gray, who became famous in the early 1900s for skinny dipping and running around the beach naked. It covers her entire life story, including her mysterious partner, a murder trial, and her tragic death.
A highly intelligent woman seeks a better quality of life, realizing that she values her time more than the little money she is earning from a underpaid, overworked job in the US.