At Indiana Dunes State Park and Indiana Dunes National Park, you can experience breathtaking sunsets and bird’s-eye perspectives on the unique and ancient landscapes that comprise the Indiana Dunes. Mt. Baldy As the steepest dune in the Indiana Dunes, Mt. Baldy offers an impressive sight along…
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Summer in the Indiana Dunes is wide open! For some, that means stretching out on the beach. For others, it’s the draw of a local festival or a slow walk through the woods. However you take in the season, this guide will help you shape your perfect summer getaway around the Dunes. Summer Activities…
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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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Looking for the perfect way to end the work week? Head to downtown Chesterton for Third Fridays, a monthly celebration of community, creativity, and local collaboration. From sidewalk sales and gallery openings to live music and cocktail specials, each event is a new experience in one of Duneland's…
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The cowboy core trend is all about embracing the rugged, adventurous spirit of the Old West—whether through outdoor activities, Western-style fashion, or hearty meals reminiscent of a cowboy campfire. The Indiana Dunes might not scream “frontier,” but the landscape encourages a rustic, stripped-down…
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Each spring, a sea of colorful wildflowers washes across the landscape of the Indiana Dunes. If you time your visit just right, you’ll be treated to one of the most beloved wildflower displays in the region: wild lupines in bloom. What are Lupines? Lupines are native, nitrogen-fixing wildflowers…
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The 3 Dune Challenge at Indiana Dunes State Park offers a fun way to explore the region’s stunning landscapes. This celebrated 1.5-mile trail takes hikers up Indiana’s three tallest dunes—Mt. Jackson, Mt. Holden, and Mt. Tom—with a total climb of 552 vertical feet! Embrace the challenge and reward…
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Valparaiso Events’ Summer Outdoor Movies series takes place in June and July of 2025, with a showing of the family favorite Zootopia at Central Park Plaza, home to Northwest Health Amphitheater, in downtown Valpo. The series runs every Tuesday evening in June and July and features other…
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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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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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