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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Each fall, local organizations come together to lead over 100 events in ten days to celebrate the wide variety of outdoor adventures you can have in Northwest Indiana. The Indiana Dunes Outdoor Adventure Festival highlights the natural and cultural significance of the region through outdoor…
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There’s a new reason to stop by the Nature Center on your next visit to Indiana Dunes State Park. The Indiana Dunes State Park Gift Shop is now open! This shop is more than just souvenirs; it is designed with explorers in mind. You’ll find hiking poles, refillable water bottles, bug and tick spray…
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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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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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