Meadow Muffins at Kankakee Sands
We often talk about the types of plants that our Kankakee Sands bison are eating, and how that will affect the prairies. What we rarely talk about is…
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Indiana Dunes is a wildlife-rich landscape of dunes, barrens, prairies, forests, and wetlands, packed with great sites to explore.
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Blastcamp Paintball & Airsoft
Built on a former army base with 28 acres of bunkers, trenches, buildings and radar towers, this is hands-down the best paintball range in the…
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49er Drive-In Theatre
This classic 1950s location is Northwest Indiana’s only drive-in theater. Visit the 49er Drive-In Theater for a double feature!
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Schoolhouse Shop
If you’re visiting the Indiana Dunes for the first time, you can’t miss out on this must-see destination shop.
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Amazing Birding at the Indiana Dunes
For great springtime birding, there’s no place like the Indiana Dunes.
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Bicyclists traveling entire perimeter of Lake Michigan enjoy Indiana Dunes
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3 Interesting Things—Old World Market | Indiana Dunes
This specialty food, wine, and cheese market offers delicious tastes, affordable prices, all served up with a smile—what more could a foodie wish…
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3 Interesting Things: Hunter’s Brewing
Check out this 3 Interesting Things video for the best craft beers at the Indiana Dunes!
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Indiana Dunes Bicycling Adventures
There’s nothing like bicycling in the Indiana Dunes, with views of towering sand dunes and miles of sandy beaches.
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Portage Country Inn & Suites
Enjoy the comforts of home at the Country Inns & Suites by Radisson, located just 10 minutes from the Indiana Dunes.
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Dunes 101: Did you know?
I’d like to share with you some of my favorite fun facts about dunes environment, ecology, and history.
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.