Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education

This center operates as the National Park’s western visitor center, providing visitors with activities to help them learn about the dunes. It hosts exhibits, classrooms, and provides access to the 3.4 mile Paul H. Douglas (formerly Miller Woods) Trail.

Amenities: Family Friendly, Public Restrooms, Recreation Facility, Free Wi-Fi, Rental Equipment Available, Group Friendly (20+), Accessible, Pet Friendly (on leash), Picnicking, Bicycling, Birdwatching, Cross Country Skiing, Information, Nature Programs Offered, Wildflowers, Wildlife Watching

Phone: (219) 395-1824
Website: https://www.nps.gov/indu

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100 N. Lake St., Gary, IN 46403

Phone: (219) 395-1824

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