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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Starting around mid-October, the trees in the Indiana Dunes area explode with vibrant autumn colors. Here are five places you can view the canopies of warm reds, oranges, and yellows that blanket the dunes and the surrounding communities every fall. Whether you're looking to take in the stunning…
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Even if the Indiana Dunes National Park closes on October 1, the Indiana Dunes State Park will remain open and fully staffed during the federal government shutdown. Visitors will have full access to the state park, its paths, and the shoreline. Additionally, the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center will…
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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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Barbie is everywhere these days thanks to the new Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Her presence is even felt in the Indiana Dunes area. Here are just some of the ways Barbie lovers can celebrate the pink-clad doll created in 1959 by American businesswoman Ruth Handler: Designer…
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The Chesterton Arts District is a vibrant collective of arts-aligned organizations and creative businesses dedicated to promoting and nurturing the arts in the Duneland community. This new initiative aims to champion a thriving arts scene and position Chesterton as a regional destination for…
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If you're new to birding, there's no better place to start than the Indiana Dunes. With over 370 species of birds recorded in the area, the Dunes provides the perfect location to learn about the diversity of bird life and practice your beginning birding skills. When birds migrate around the eastern…
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Whether you like over-the-top cupcakes, donuts to go with your morning cup o' joe, or triple scoop ice cream cones, the communities of Porter County have something for every sweet tooth. We asked our locals to tell us about their favorite places to get sweet treats, and it quickly became clear that…
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How do you save money while visiting the Indiana Dunes area? We've made it easy. All you have to do is sign up for our free Dunes Deals Passport, and you'll have discounts and coupons for restaurants, shops, and things to do! Not enough to convince you? Here are five reasons you should use Dunes…
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Accessible Adventures in the Indiana Dunes Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you're looking to hike, bird, paddle, or just wander and take in the scenery, the Indiana Dunes area has many accessible adventures to offer. Here are some popular outdoor places and…
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