What are the Indiana Dunes? Two park systems make up the Indiana Dunes. The Indiana Dunes State Park spreads over 2,000 acres and is operated by the state of Indiana. The Indiana Dunes National Park is located on both the east and west sides of the state park and is operated by the federal…
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The Indiana Dunes area offers a variety of outdoor activities like swimming, hiking, camping, paddling, bicycling, wandering, and more. To make sure you have the most fun possible while visiting, be sure to watch this video full of safety tips and guidelines about how to be a responsible visitor…
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Whether it's blazing hot in summer or a polar vortex is moving through in winter, the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center is open 362 days a year. And while yes, we do have bathrooms, there's a lot more going on in our building than serving as a pit stop. Stop by to see us and spend some time here! Take a…
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Main Streets TV visits the Indiana Dunes The Indiana Dunes is now a television star! John McGivern's Main Streets visited the Indiana Dunes to film an episode of their travel show about the main streets of Midwestern communities. John McGivern talked to locals, business owners, park rangers, and…
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Top 10 Indiana Dunes Outdoor Dining Experiences The Indiana Dunes area really outdoes itself when it comes to outdoor dining experiences. Whether you're looking to relax on a cozy porch, eat brunch under shady trees, or party on a rooftop bar, we have just the outdoor dining spot you're looking for…
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The Indiana Dunes Entry Fees Explained Two Parks. One Destination. The Indiana Dunes is made up of two different parks—the Indiana Dunes National Park and the Indiana Dunes State Park. The Indiana Dunes State Park spreads over 2,000 acres with a swimming beach, nature center, and over 16 miles of…
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Once the Indiana Dunes area is blanketed in a few inches of snow, you'll start to see people traversing the parks' trails on snowshoes. I've lived near the Indiana Dunes nearly all my life, but I've never even tried on a pair of snowshoes. Now that I'm working for the Indiana Dunes, I figured it was…
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When the snow begins to fall, sledding down a snow-packed hill is the first thing that comes to many people's minds. We've tracked down five of the most popular sledding hills here in the Indiana Dunes area. These parks are perfect for kids or adults itching to grab a sled or tube and speed down a…
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Dunes 101: Where are the Indiana Dunes beaches? The Indiana Dunes beaches get a lot of attention—and for good reason! Many people consider the 15-mile coastline to be among the best beaches in the world. Visiting an Indiana Dunes beach is a no-brainer, but which beach should you visit…
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Dunes 101: Where to hike at the Indiana Dunes [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6i0AnhAXH5c[/embed] There's no better way to get up close with nature in the Indiana Dunes area than exploring the more than 70 miles of trails that wind through the National and State Park. There are a wide variety…
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