Indiana Dunes Flower Quest

The Indiana Dunes National Park is the 4th 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!

Each Month Has its Own Quest

April | 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! Be sure to turn off months you aren’t focused on. In the spirit of the flora theme, you’ll notice local businesses we’ve highlighted with relatable names. Consider them for a meal, a stay, or a purchase while on your quest.

Quest Map

Find It

Our monthly checklists provides pictures of the plants that are blooming, along with a fun fact or two. Need some extra help identifying your finds? There are a number of websites and apps you can download; give identify.plantnet.org a try.

Identify

Protect It

Remember these are precious and fragile treasures, and we need to preserve and protect them. Always stay on marked trails, and leave the wildflowers undisturbed for everyone to enjoy. For more information, watch our video about your Safety and Responsibilities.

Safety Video

Share It

Beautiful flowers are constantly blooming and disappearing as the warm weather returns, so you have to act fast! Share your discoveries at #DunesFlowerQuest, and they just might get featured on the Indiana Dunes tagboard!

Share your adventures with us by tagging #DunesFlowerQuest

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:

Featured Hot Spots

Each month’s quest highlights specific locations for each flower, but here are additional locations to explore if you are are looking for more options.