Traveling with Care at the Indiana Dunes
We are excited to share this unique place with you and ask that when you visit you take care of our environment and support our local communities.
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Plants and Wildlife
If Monarch Wings Could Talk
The state of a monarch’s wings in the fall tells us a lot about what is in store for that particular butterfly in the months ahead.
Plants and Wildlife
Nature Notes: Stem Research
But the great thing is that sometimes we learn more when we don’t know what a plant or animal is named. It causes us to look deeper and harder at…
Plants and Wildlife
Hoary Vervain: A Crowd Pleasing Wildflower
Hoary vervain grows in dry, sandy, or gravely soils in oak savannas and in prairies. This wildflower has a particular fondness for growing along…
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Dunes 101: How to Stay Safe in the Dunes
Check out these safety tips and guidelines about how to be a responsible visitor when enjoying the Indiana Dunes.
Beaches
Dunes 101: Where are the Indiana Dunes beaches?
The Indiana Dunes beaches get a lot of attention—and for good reason! Visiting an Indiana Dunes beach is a no-brainer, but which beach should you…
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Dunes 101: Where to hike at the Indiana Dunes
Get up close with nature by exploring the more than 70 miles of trails that wind through the Indiana Dunes National and State Park.
Hiking
Diana of the Dunes Dare Field Trip
The epic dunes, gorgeous Lake Michigan sunsets and wooded trails offer unlimited opportunities to take photographs on the Diana of the Dunes Dare.
Dunes 101
Dunes 101: Interesting Facts About the Indiana Dunes
There's more to the Indiana Dunes than warm sand, blue water, and miles of hiking trails. Its environment, ecology, and history are really what make…
Birding
Chatty Little Grasshopper Sparrows
Alyssa Nyberg learned that nature isn’t always what it seems
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Dunes 101: Where to Camp in the Indiana Dunes
Ranger Matt explains how to camp in the Indiana Dunes National and State Parks. There's no better way to immerse yourself in the beauty of the…
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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!
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Official Indiana Dunes Gift Shop
Don’t just experience the Indiana Dunes; take it home with you. Find your new favorite T-shirt, hoodie, or accessory in our online gift shop. Show off your love for the Indiana Dunes!
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.
