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Discovery Trail

The Indiana Dunes is one of the most biodiverse areas in the United States, and we’ve made a self-guided tour for you to enjoy what mother nature has uniquely provided us. Welcome to the Discovery Trail.

Nestled in northwest Indiana, on the shores of the massive freshwater sea of Lake Michigan, is a remarkable place, a unique landscape carved by immense glaciers during the last ice age. As these frozen giants slowly advanced and receded, the ground beneath them shifted violently. And in their wake, they left behind a cornucopia of natural wonders, from sandy beaches and majestic dunes to sprawling wetlands and lush forests.

Best Of Lists 2 months ago

A brunette woman using a wheelchair looks at the fall colors in the distance. A park ranger points to something out of the picture.

Top Places to Enjoy Fall Colors in the Indiana Dunes

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Starting around mid-October, the trees in the Indiana Dunes area explode with vibrant autumn colors. Here are five…

Plants and Wildlife 2 months ago

Tick Trefoil seeds completely cover a person's pants

Hitchhiking Seeds: How Plants Travel

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It’s the fall seed harvest time of the year. Most days, after spending time in the prairie harvesting native…

Plants and Wildlife 3 months ago

A bumble bee stands on a light purple flower.

Photography and Bumble Bee Bottoms

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I love smelling flowers. I’m sure there are oodles and oodles of articles and scientific journals describing…

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