Hiking up the three tallest sand dunes isn’t easy, but it can still be fun for all ages. Go solo or grab your friends and family to hike the 1.5-mile trail at your own pace. Just be sure to…
If your idea of fun is running up the stairs of a skyscraper or doing a marathon, try climbing 552 vertical feet of sand and stairs. The 3 Dune Challenge is Indiana’s best test of physical…
Start Here
Your adventure begins at the Indiana Dune State Park Nature Center.
How to Complete the Dare
- Go to the Indiana Dunes State Park
Visit Indiana Dunes State Park, located at the end of State Rd. 49 at 1600 N. 25 East, Chesterton, IN 46304. - Hike the Trail
With 552 vertical feet, this is the toughest trail in the State Park. Take the challenge and conquer the dunes. - Share the Challenge
Take a selfie at the top of one of the dunes and post it using #3DuneChallenge. - Get Your Badge of Honor
Visit the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center for a free bumper sticker and to buy a commemorative T-shirt or hoodie.
Celebrate Your Accomplishment
Stop by the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center to get your free 3 Dune Challenge sticker.
You can also buy a T-shirt or hoodie—you’ve earned it!
"Against the Grain" at the PoCo Muse
- Porter County Museum (PoCo Muse)
- Recurring daily
Against the Grain elevates objects in the collection made from wood and places them alongside the fine art of local…
Butterflies & Beyond Exhibition @ The Art Barn School of Art
- Art Barn School of Art. Inc.
- Recurring daily
This invitational exhibition features 16 regional artists who make art about the diverse pollinator species and…
Connections:Â Take a Closer Look - Permanent Exhibit
- Porter County Museum (PoCo Muse)
- Recurring daily
Gathered throughout the PoCo Muse are pairs of objects that speak to each other in surprising ways. The objects may…
Corn Maze @ County Line Orchard
- County Line Orchard
- Recurring daily
I'm all ears! Explorer Pass $9 or All Access Pass $14 Get lost in our HUGE corn maze! Our themes vary every year…
Fall Fun at County Line Orchard
- County Line Orchard
- Recurring daily
Family Fun at its Finest! Gather your family and come spend a day at County Line Orchard. Features U-Pick pumpkins…
Indiana Dunes Outdoor Adventure Festival
- Indiana Dunes National Park
- Recurring daily
Celebrate the outdoors at the Indiana Dunes Outdoor Adventure Festival. The festival runs for TEN DAYS with more…
Of Giants and Warriors: Diane Grams + Timothy D. Lace @ Chesterton Art Center
- Chesterton Art Center
- Recurring daily
Of Giants and Warriors delves into tales of memory, metaphor, ancient artistic processes, resilience, joy, and…
Paint & Drink @ Running Vines Winery
Join us at Running Vines Winery for a fun-filled evening of painting and sipping! Running Vines Winery offers the…
Tringo @ Cheers in Chesterton
- Cheers in Chesterton
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Every Tuesday it's Tringo Night at Cheers in Chesterton!!! Join them for trivia, bingo, food, and drinks. Fun for…
Valparaiso Market
- William E. Urschel Pavilion and Ice Skating Rink
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Saturday
Join us under the William E. Urschel Pavilion for a delightful blend of fresh flavors, vibrant blooms, and unique…
Westchester Township History Museum - Permanent Exhibit
- Westchester Township History Museum
- Recurring daily
The permanent exhibit highlights local history from prehistoric times to today. Temporary exhibits celebrate…
Coffee Creek Farmers Market
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
The Coffee Creek Farmers Market is held every Wednesday from May through October from 3:00 - 7:00 pm. They pride…
Golf Cart Tour
- Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Join a Gabis docent for a golf cart tour! Enjoy a leisurely drive through Gabis Arboretum while the docent shares…
Johnny V. Live @ Leroy's
Great Mexican food! Come early, and enjoy Aftermath. Time: 8:00 pm-midnight.
Uncorked with Caylor at Running Vines Winery
Come ready to laugh and enjoy yourself while Nicki and Emily entertain you and you drink wine all expertly paired…
