Are you the person friends and family call when they need recommendations for the Indiana Dunes or Porter County? If you love sharing local knowledge, meeting people from around the world, and helping visitors discover unforgettable experiences, volunteering at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center may…
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If you’re one of those people who just can’t get your day started without your morning cup of coffee…or if you love to spend your mid-day sipping in the corner of a quiet coffee shop with a good book…or if you like to relax after the work day with a warm cup of Joe while you unwind, it’s time to…
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Welcome to the Indiana Dunes, where the Fourth of July is celebrated second to none! Join us for our region’s patriotic celebrations while enjoying the beauty of Lake Michigan during the summer! This Fourth of July, the area will host multiple major celebrations, providing plenty of fireworks…
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What is the Indiana Dunes Known For? 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 park in the United States, right behind Yosemite! The Indiana Dunes' environment, ecology, and history are…
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Each spring, birding enthusiasts from across the country flock to the shores of Lake Michigan for the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival—a celebration of one of the most biodiverse birding regions in the Midwest. The festival offers unforgettable opportunities to witness migration magic in real time…
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The Indiana Dunes Birding Festival happens each May when migrating birds converge near the southern coast of Lake Michigan. Birders from across the country (and world!) travel to the Indiana Dunes for the event. While not out looking for birds, learning from experts, or attending festival social…
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Some souvenirs collect dust. The good ones tell a story. Tucked between the Indiana Dunes and downtown streets of Porter County, antique shops, vintage boutiques, and consignment stores are less about shopping and more about stumbling into a stranger's past, an unexpected obsession, a find you…
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Planning a visit to the Indiana Dunes starts with picking the kind of stay you want. The region offers a variety of lodging options, from Indiana Dunes hotels and historic bed-and-breakfasts to vacation rentals and nature-focused campgrounds. Each type of stay offers a different experience depending…
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The Indiana Dunes pack more variety into one place than many larger destinations. Strung along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, this stretch of national and state parkland ranks among the Midwest's top attractions year-round. Summer draws swimmers and sandcastle builders. Fall turns the forest…
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Have you ever been in a room, heard a person entering, and by the sound of their footsteps, know who that person is without hearing their voice? That’s how it is for me, seated at my desk in the Kankakee Sands office! I can tell who is coming into the office because each of my coworkers has their…
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