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Wildlife
Dunes 101: Did you know?
I’d like to share with you some of my favorite fun facts about dunes environment, ecology, and history.
Birding
Chatty Little Grasshopper Sparrows
Places to Stay
Dunes 101: Where to Camp in the Indiana Dunes
Ranger Matt tells you the ins and outs of camping at the Indiana Dunes.
Visitor Center
Dunes 101: What are the Indiana Dunes?
Two park systems make up the Indiana Dunes—the National Park and State Park. Both have unique features that will keep you exploring for days!
Wildlife
Skunk Cabbage: The Smell of Spring
After a long gray Indiana winter, it’s a real joy to smell skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus), one of Indiana’s native, fascinating flowers.
Wildlife
Monarchs in the Indiana Dunes
They are fragile, face many threats, and yet are so resilient. During their epic migration, monarchs fly further than any insect on earth.
Visitor Center
We’re Looking For Volunteers!
The Indiana Dunes Visitor Center is looking for volunteers to help visitors learn about the Indiana Dunes and attractions, dining, and shopping in…
Eat & Drink
Midwest Living’s Culinary Tour of the Indiana Dunes
Midwest Living editors happily ate their way through the Indiana Dunes area to uncover the best restaurants in Porter County.
Events
The Dunes Daily Challenge is Back!
Have some Indiana Dunes-themed fun and enter to win prizes!
Outdoor Adventures
Snowshoeing in the Indiana Dunes National Park
Once the Indiana Dunes area is blanketed in a few inches of snow, you’ll start to see people traversing the parks’ trails on snowshoes.
Visitor Posts
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…
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.