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!
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…
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.
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Outdoor Adventures
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Indiana Dunes Shop
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Pet Friendly
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Arts & Entertainment
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Drop-in Volunteering
Be the Change — Volunteer! Get more involved with the Indiana Dunes!
Indiana Dunes National Park Locations
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…