A Reason to Love Winter
With its short days, grey skies, and cold temperatures, February in Indiana can be trying even for the ruggedest soul among us. Wildflowers feel…
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Locals Love: Top 10 Date Night Restaurants
No romantic night would be complete without dinner. After you take your special someone for a stroll on the beach, grab dinner at one of these local…
Outdoor Adventures
Five of the Best Winter Sledding Spots in the Indiana Dunes
These Indiana Dunes sledding spots are perfect for kids or adults itching to grab a sled and speed down a snowy hill.
Hiking
Savannas: Beauty in the Making
One of the most beneficial things, but sometimes the hardest thing, one can do to help manage a savanna is to cut down young trees and invasive…
Wildlife
Monarchs: Crossing Those Lines
This past September upwards of 2,000 monarchs congregated on the oak trees growing atop the dunes at the Bison Viewing Area of Kankakee Sands.
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Shopping for Last-Minute Gifts in the Indiana Dunes
Still need last-minute gifts for your friends and family? Consider shopping at one of our many local boutiques and gift shops.
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Accessible Adventures in the Indiana Dunes
Whether you’re looking to hike, bird, paddle, or just wander and take in the scenery, the Indiana Dunes area has many accessible adventures to offer.
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Discover the Top 15 Indiana Dunes Hiking Trails
Whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll through the woods or a calorie-burning hike up steep dunes, the Indiana Dunes has the perfect trail for…
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Five Things to Do This November in the Indiana Dunes
November is a wonderful time to visit the Indiana Dunes. The temperatures are mild, the leaves are starting to fall, and the holiday season is just…
Wildlife
Long-legged Leapers of the Kankakee Sands Prairie
Northern leopard frogs are the long-legged leapers of our Kankakee Sands prairie, and catching one is not only thrilling but hard to do!
Wildlife
One Bat, Two Bat
We were delighted to find that our furry, winged, big brown bat mascot was hanging upside down again this year in the rafters of the Kankakee Sands…
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Top Five Places to Enjoy Fall Colors in the Indiana Dunes
Each fall, the trees in the Indiana Dunes area explode with vibrant autumn colors. Here are five places with amazing autumn views.
Doing the Dunes - Family Hikes in Indiana Dunes
By Heather Tallman
Every summer my family of four travels the Midwest in search of adventure. Last summer, while on our traditional summer weeklong trip to the Indiana Dunes area, I stumbled upon something new. Uncharted territory. A new adventure.