Indiana Dunes Blog
Posted on Thursday, January 4th, 2018 in Birding, Canoe, Kayak, Paddleboard, Hiking, Indiana Dunes, Outdoor Adventures
We have seven awesome ways to go beyond the beach in Indiana Dunes Country. So shake off the sand, head south of the dunes.
Posted on Monday, November 13th, 2017 in Indiana Dunes, Nature
This guest post is by Alysa Nyberg, our awesome friend at Kankakee Sands. Ten more bison have just arrived at Kankakee Sands! On the morning of the release, the doors of the trailer swung wide open and the new arrivals bounded out. The Kankakee Sands herd was there ready and waiting to greet them. … Continued
Posted on Thursday, October 12th, 2017 in Indiana Dunes, Nature
There is nothing scary about an October walk through the prairies at Kankakee Sands . . . until you look down at your pants. Gasping in shock and horror, you realize that your pants are covered in seeds!
Posted on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017 in Beach, Hiking, Indiana Dunes, Outdoor Adventures
Earlier this summer, the beach at Mt. Baldy re-opened. Whether it’s been years since you’ve been to Mt. Baldy or you’ve never been at all, here are six things I discovered that you might want to know if you go for a visit.
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 Sunday, June 4th, 2017 in Hiking, Indiana Dunes, Outdoor Adventures
We know it’s becoming more common for travelers to bring along their four-legged friends. After all, they’re like members of the family, and nothing beats the face of a happy dog running in and out of Lake Michigan’s waves. If you have questions about traveling with your pet in the Indiana Dunes, you’re in the … Continued
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, May 8th, 2017 in Hiking, Indiana Dunes, Nature
By Alyssa Nyberg I vividly remember catching my first frog. I was nine years old and was visiting my cousin who lived in rural Ohio. My cousin had just caught a toad and after many tries, I caught a frog…a real frog! (My cousin had much more experience in frog and toad catching than … Continued
Posted on Monday, August 15th, 2016 in Hiking, Indiana Dunes, Nature, Outdoor Adventures
We not only survived but enjoyed the three miles. We squeezed in nature, history and family time all in one.
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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