Wildflowers of the Indiana Dunes
Join the Flower Quest!
The Indiana Dunes National Park is the 5th most biodiverse national park in the entire country, with over 1,100 flowering plant species across 15,000 acres. Throughout the spring and summer, spectacular wildflowers burst into view across the Dunes region. Some bloom for only a single day! How many can you discover before they disappear for another year? It’s time to begin your Indiana Dunes Flower Quest!
Check Back for Remaining Months!
Throughout the spring and summer, spectacular wildflowers burst into view across the Dunes region. Some bloom for only a single day! How many can you discover before they disappear for another year?
Map It
Use our Quest Map to learn more about where to find these colorful gems, and prepare for your quest!…
Find It
Our monthly checklists provides pictures of the plants that are blooming, along with a fun fact or…
Protect It
Remember these are precious and fragile treasures, and we need to preserve and protect them. Always…
Share It
Beautiful flowers are constantly blooming and disappearing as the warm weather returns, so you have…
Another Way to Stop and Smell the Flowers
In addition to the incredible natural biodiversity of the Indiana Dunes, the region is a home to a number of beautiful cultivated gardens, parks, and arboretums. If you want to enjoy beautiful flowerbeds and manicured trails, plan a stop at any of the marvelous locations:
The Monarch Story
The story of the monarch butterfly is one of incredible transformation and epic travel. We are also part of this adventure, and each of us can play a key role in the survival of the monarch. Believe it or not, it can be as simple as planting milkweed.
Plant Your Own Monarch Garden
15% Off
Applies to native plants and monarch butterfly plants. Valid on regularly priced plants, shrubs, and trees only. Show this coupon at the register.
15% Off
Applies to native plants and monarch butterfly plants. Valid on regularly priced plants, shrubs, and trees only. Show this coupon at the register.
Tales from the Dunes
Indiana Dunes Blog
The Indiana Dunes National Park is 7th in the nation for vascular plant biodiversity and 3rd in the nation for species density. We pack a lot of flowers in a small space! Read these blogs for more of the story.
Sounds of the Prairie at Kankakee Sands
- 3 minute read
This spring and summer, I have been enjoying the call of the grasshopper sparrow—a dry, insect-like buzz that…
Conquer the Diana Dunes Dare: Hiking Adventure and Ghost Story at Indiana Dunes National Park
- 3 minute read
Have I got a dare for you… complete with physical challenges, scenic views, and even ghost stories! Sound…
Spotlight on Wetlands and the Virginia Rail
- 5 minute read
Spring has sprung and that means our Kankakee Sands wetlands are teeming with activity. The Kankakee Sands Bird…
Why We Should Try to Appreciate Spiders
- 5 minute read
Did you know that the first week of April is National Be Kind to Spiders Week? To be kind to spiders (that is, to…
Interesting Facts About the Indiana Dunes
- 6 minute read
There's more to the Indiana Dunes than warm sand, blue water, and miles of hiking trails. For example, as of…
More Things to See & Do
Outdoor Adventures
Shaped by nature, made for adventure. In the Indiana Dunes, it’s all about fun times and tan lines—from…
Dunes Deals
Shake off the sand south of the Indiana Dunes! Dig up real savings with Indiana Dunes Deals and make the most of…
Indiana Dunes Shop
Don’t just experience the Indiana Dunes; take it home with you. Find your new favorite T-shirt, hoodie, or…
Pet Friendly
There’s a reason Indiana Dunes National Park was named the #1 pet-friendly attraction in the state of Indiana…
Arts & Entertainment
It’s not all sand-fringed lakes and epic sunsets. Here, you’ll find a vibrant arts scene stoked by a…
Volunteer
Be the Change — Volunteer! Get more involved with the Indiana Dunes!
Indiana Dunes National Park Locations
Book a Place to Stay
Bed & Breakfasts
Feel like family with intimate accommodations that range from nature-inspired retreats in the woods…
Hotels & Inns
A convenient stay located near downtown? What about a country retreat heaped in Old World charm? Or…