During the summer, the beaches are full of families, couples, and National Park visitors looking to cool off in the beautiful waters of Lake Michigan and enjoy the views. But just beyond the shoreline are hidden gems that showcase the full diversity of the Indiana Dunes landscape. With more than…
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LOVE THE INDIANA DUNES LIKE YOU MEAN IT The Indiana Dunes is a story of sand and steel. It's a tale of industry and preservation. The movement to protect the Indiana Dunes started back in 1899 and still continues to this day. Each one of us plays a part in protecting the stunning scenery and…
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Less than an hour from Chicago, nestled along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, is an extraordinary place—the Indiana Dunes. While it might be best known for its fifteen miles of beaches, there is more to the Indiana Dunes than meets the eye. All you have to do is travel a bit inland, and you’ll…
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Each fall, local organizations come together to lead over 100 events in ten days to celebrate the wide variety of outdoor adventures you can have in Northwest Indiana. The Indiana Dunes Outdoor Adventure Festival highlights the natural and cultural significance of the region through outdoor…
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Nestled along the southern shore of Lake Michigan is an urban park with towering sand dunes, wetlands, woodlands, and prairies. It's the birthplace of plant ecology, with over one thousand native plant species—more than Yellowstone! It's a birding hotspot where people travel from around the world to…
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Separate passes are needed for the Indiana Dunes National and State Parks. For more information, visit the Indiana Dunes Entrance Fees page. There's more to the Indiana Dunes than warm sand, blue water, and miles of hiking trails. For example, as of 2021, it's the fifth most biodiverse national…
Read MoreSeparate passes are needed for the Indiana Dunes National and State Parks. For more information, visit the Indiana Dunes Entrance Fees page. Known by many for its beautiful Lake Michigan beaches, the Indiana Dunes area is also home to some of the world’s largest lakeshore dunes, nearly 70 miles of…
Read MoreSeparate passes are needed for the Indiana Dunes National and State Parks. For more information, visit the Indiana Dunes Entrance Fees page. There are so many things to do while visiting the Indiana Dunes, you'll definitely want to make your trip a multi-day stay. There are plenty of hotels, inns…
Read MoreSeparate passes are needed for the Indiana Dunes National and State Parks. For more information, visit the Indiana Dunes Entrance Fees page. There's no better way to get up close with nature in the Indiana Dunes area than exploring the more than 70 miles of trails that wind through the National…
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