Geographic Regions

Each region in this unique geographic area echoes stories of our past. Not just in the historical and cultural institutions that celebrate the Indiana Dunes, but in the lands that bear the marks of 14,000 years of glacial creation. There’s a reason we’re unlike anywhere else you’ve ever been. So, go beyond the beaches and discover for yourself the near-prehistoric landscapes, outdoor adventures, and richly diverse ecology of the Dunes, Moraine, and Kankakee River areas.

More than just beaches, you’ll find the region’s most ecologically diverse area on the shores of Lake Michigan. With its iconic dunes and nationally recognized parks, it’s the postcard version…

A land of otherworldly beauty. Want to know what post-glacial terrain looks like? Then visit the area whose name means “glacial debris.” It’s a wholly unexpected landscape and one of the few…

Visit this prehistoric playground and explore the precious remnants of time by exploring the Kankakee’s sandy-soiled marshes, grasslands, and wildlife-abundant woodlands.

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