Indiana Dunes Blog
Posted on Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 in Activities, Hiking, Indiana Dunes, Nature
When you complete the Three Dune Challenge, there’s bragging rights that go along with it. And that’s why we see hundreds of people each year post their successes on social media, sharing their experiences conquering the 3DC!
Posted on Wednesday, June 14th, 2017 in Activities, Indiana Dunes
When you visit the Indiana Dunes, you want to make the most of your time. So what are the must-see and do activities to put on your itinerary? Check out our list here and photos from real visitors who shared their stories on Instagram.
Posted on Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 in Accommodations, Dining, Indiana Dunes, Outdoor Adventures
What to do when you have 18 people, 2 days and want to see as much as possible in the Indiana Dunes? You do what the Brand USA MegaFam Tour did and follow our group itinerary.
Posted on Monday, April 13th, 2015 in Activities, Indiana Dunes, Nature
Posted on Wednesday, March 11th, 2015 in Dining, History, Indiana Dunes, Nature
At Expedia Viewfinder, we’re huge advocates of bucket lists, so we partnered up with our friends at Indiana Dunes Tourism to build our own agenda filled with the best things to do in the Indiana Dunes. From tackling The 3 Dune Challenge to visiting Chesterton’s European Market, we complied the top ways to experience the … Continued
Posted on Thursday, March 5th, 2015 in History, Indiana Dunes
By Ken Kosky The Indiana Dunes is a huge chunk of nature, with 15,000 acres of beaches, prairies, wetlands and forests; more than 70 miles of hiking trails; and 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. But if you look closely enough, you’ll see nature coexisting with the steel plants and other industry of Indiana Dunes … Continued
Posted on Friday, August 1st, 2014 in Indiana Dunes, Nature
CHESTERTON, IN – The 3 Dune Challenge trail kicked off only a month and a half ago, but it’s already been the site of a marriage proposal, the place where a young girl celebrated the anniversary of her kidney transplant and many other stories. Since the June 12 kickoff, more than 800 people from across … Continued
Posted on Wednesday, July 30th, 2014 in Activities, Indiana Dunes, Nature
By Lindsey Casbon, Indiana Dunes Tourism What could be better than climbing a giant sand dune? Climbing three giant sand dunes! The 3 Dune Challenge takes the three tallest sand dunes at Indiana Dunes State Park and turns it into a 1.5-mile hiking challenge. When I heard the challenge was only 1.5 miles, I thought … Continued
Posted on Thursday, July 17th, 2014 in Activities, Indiana Dunes, Nature
I had to complete The 3 Dune Challenge. My job depended on it. I would be in big trouble if I couldn’t tackle the 1.5 mile course at Indiana Dunes State Park, climbing Mount Jackson (elevation 176 feet), Mount Holden (184 feet), and Mount Tom (192 feet). These are the three highest sand dunes in … Continued
Posted on Friday, June 13th, 2014 in Activities, Indiana Dunes
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you have what it takes to climb the three highest sand dunes in Indiana? If so, The 3 Dune Challenge is for you. To complete The 3 Dune Challenge, a person must run or hike a special 1.5 mile course at Indiana Dunes State Park, climbing Mount … Continued
Did you know the Indiana Dunes has a 15-mile coastline with sandy beaches, more than 70 miles of hiking trails and more than 350 species of birds? Explore the Indiana Dunes, then shake off the sand south of the dunes with great lodging, dining, shopping and attractions.
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