Hoary Vervain: A Crowd Pleasing Wildflower
Hoary vervain grows in dry, sandy, or gravely soils in oak savannas and in prairies. This wildflower has a particular fondness for growing along…
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Visitor Center
Dunes 101: How to Stay Safe in the Dunes
Check out these safety tips and guidelines about how to be a responsible visitor when enjoying the Indiana Dunes.
Beaches
Dunes 101: Where are the Indiana Dunes beaches?
Insider tips on how to make the most of your beach experience in the Indiana Dunes area.
Hiking
Dunes 101: Where to hike at the Indiana Dunes
Explore the more than 70 miles of trails that wind through the Indiana Dunes National Park and State Park.
Hiking
A Diana of the Dunes Dare Field Trip
The epic dunes, gorgeous Lake Michigan sunsets and wooded trails offer unlimited opportunities to take photographs on the Diana of the Dunes Dare.
Wildlife
Dunes 101: Did you know?
Ranger Matt shares some fun facts about dunes environment, ecology, and history.
Birding
Chatty Little Grasshopper Sparrows
Alyssa Nyberg learned that nature isn’t always what it seems
Places to Stay
Dunes 101: Where to Camp in the Indiana Dunes
Ranger Matt explains how to camp in the Indiana Dunes National and State Parks. There's no better way to immerse yourself in the beauty of the…
Visitor Center
Dunes 101: What are the Indiana Dunes?
Two park systems make up the Indiana Dunes: the National Park and State Park. Both have unique features that will keep you exploring for days!
Wildlife
Skunk Cabbage: The Smell of Spring
After a long gray Indiana winter, it’s a real joy to smell skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus), one of Indiana’s native, fascinating flowers.
Wildlife
Monarchs in the Indiana Dunes
They are fragile, face many threats, and yet are so resilient. During their epic migration, monarchs fly further than any insect on earth.
Visitor Center
We’re Looking For Volunteers!
The Indiana Dunes Visitor Center is looking for volunteers to help visitors learn about the Indiana Dunes and attractions, dining, and shopping in…
Doing the Dunes - Family Hikes in Indiana Dunes
By Heather Tallman
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.