When the weather doesn't cooperate near Lake Michigan, the Indiana Dunes region offers plenty of ways to explore, learn, and relax indoors. With a variety of museums and cultural experiences, nature centers, and local shops, the Dunes promise fun, discovery, and a welcome break from the cold and…
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As winter gives way to warmer days and new growth, Indiana Dunes comes into season for hiking and time outdoors. Birdwatching, blooming flowers, and the blue waters of Lake Michigan make spring an especially rewarding time to visit. Here are some top things to do on spring break in the Indiana Dunes…
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Have you been to Kankakee Sands and fallen head over heels in love with the prairie and bison? It’s easy to do when you witness first-hand the beauty this wide open big-sky place that people have reconstructed with their hands and hearts. Have you sat and watched the bison grazing passively on the…
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It’s not that we don’t love a day about love; it’s just that Valentine’s Day can be...typical. Roses and fancy dinners, champagne, and sunsets—enough to make single people roll their eyes. Whether you have a honey and want a change of pace, or you’re single and just not in the mood to mingle, we…
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A familiar address in Valparaiso is buzzing again. Golden Buffet has opened in the former Dynasty Buffet space, bringing fresh energy (and plenty of variety) to Valparaiso's dining scene. Located at 1805 E. Lincolnway, the restaurant's location may feel familiar to longtime locals, but step inside…
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Feel like adding a little joy to your day? A late afternoon walk or drive at Kankakee Sands, amidst the wintertime ice-covered prairie that glitters and sparkles as the sun sets, to see the short-eared owls is a wonderful way to end a day! When I first wrote about short-eared owls in 2011, I…
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Brace yourselves for the grand return of the Bozak Family Christmas Light Show! This dazzling yearly spectacle at 259 Lake Park Road, Burns Harbor, promises to be an unmissable celebration of holiday magic and joy. Photo from 2022's show. Photo by Andy Bozak About the Bozak Family Christmas…
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Twinkling lights, falling snow, the warmth of friends and family — there are so many beautiful things to enjoy about the holidays. If you're in the Indiana Dunes this holiday season, here’s our guide to some of the best Christmas and holiday activities of 2025. The Bozak Family Christmas Light Show…
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November is a wonderful time to visit the Indiana Dunes. The temperatures are mild, the leaves are starting to fall, and the holiday season is just beginning. Here are five of our favorite fall activities in the Indiana Dunes area. Hike at the Indiana Dunes State Park Whether you're looking to burn…
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As of right now, Indiana Dunes National Park remains open, and visitors will have access to its trails and shoreline. National Park Service law enforcement will continue to patrol the Park. Educational and informational programs hosted by National Park Service staff and volunteers will not take…
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