Three more reasons to get outside. Grab your friends, family, your furry friend, and a fitness tracker and discover the ultimate outdoor adventure with a challenging walk or run up the park’s…
Don’t just read about history, experience it! In honor of the daring and free spirit of Alice Mabel Gray, also know as Diana, a nearby sand hill has been named “Diana’s Dune.” You can now hike…
Learn about a few ways you can explore the outdoors responsibly while ensuring that its beauty and resources are maintained for future generations.
What will your family love about the Indiana Dunes area? Whatever adventures you find, the Indiana Dunes is a getaway the whole family can agree on.
Shake off the sand south of the Indiana Dunes! Dig up real savings with Indiana Dunes Deals and make the most of your vacation. Discounts ranging from a free scoop of ice cream to savings on…
Best Picnic Spots in the Indiana Dunes
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The Indiana Dunes is a place where a simple picnic can become the highlight of the day. Set up steps from the lake, or enjoy shade from the forest canopy near quiet trails. Here are a few of…
How to Identify Swallowtail Butterflies in Northwest Indiana
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Our August skies are aflutter with butterflies over the Kankakee Sands prairie. The nectar-rich flowers of the blazing stars, milkweeds, and bonesets are decorated by the wings of various…
First-Time Visitor Guide to the Indiana Dunes
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With 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, winding trails, and welcoming towns, the Indiana Dunes is one of the most accessible outdoor destinations in the Midwest. First-time visitors can…
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…