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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Which Indiana Dunes Beach Should You Visit? Thinking about visiting the Indiana Dunes and wondering which beach you should visit? With nine different beaches along 15 miles of Lake Michigan's southern shoreline, it's easy to get confused! This guide will help you decide which Indiana Dunes beach is…
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Miles of beaches and breathtaking sunsets aren't the only things the Indiana Dunes has to offer. Take your next adventure beyond the beach and explore the inimitable sights Northwest Indiana has to offer on two wheels. Bicycling Walking along the beach and boating are not the only ways to witness…
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Located along the southern tip of Lake Michigan, the Indiana Dunes and its surrounding areas make it the perfect destination for a day, weekend, or weeklong getaway. The Indiana Dunes has one of the nation’s five best beaches for family fun—and the only one not on an ocean. Its 15 miles of…
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A Yoga Enthusiast Shares His Favorite Spots in the Indiana Dunes This post was contributed by local yoga enthusiast Andrew Morris. You can learn more about Andrew and his yoga practice here. If you’re anything like me, you don’t often take a full day to pamper yourself and fully immerse yourself in…
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It's becoming more common for travelers to bring along their four-legged friends. After all, they’re like members of the family, and nothing beats the face of a happy dog running alongside Lake Michigan’s waves. If you have questions about traveling with your pet in the Indiana Dunes area, you’re in…
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What to do when you have 18 people, 2 days, and want to see as much as possible in the Indiana Dunes? You do what the Brand USA MegaFam Tour did and follow our group itinerary. These 18 travel agents toured the dunes and Valparaiso before continuing to Chicago. But why tell you when we can show you…
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Ok, I think my family is ready. We have the woodstove going and plenty of firewood to keep the house warm; our winter coats, hats, mittens, and boots are all by the front door; and we have an extra-large supply of non-perishable goods in our pantry in the event that we get snowed in. Yes, we are…
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Moving to Chicago was our third move in 5 years. Raised on the West Coast and educated on the East, I suppose it was only a matter of time before my wife, Dee, and I settled on the Third Coast. With each move, we've made it a priority to find a nearby destination for outdoor adventure and natural…
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Every summer my family of four travels the Midwest in search of adventure. Last summer, while on our traditional summer weeklong trip to the Indiana Dunes area, I stumbled upon something new. Uncharted territory. A new adventure. Family, I have a plan! But this is not a shiny new attraction. It was…
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