Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails lead through shifting sand dunes, quiet woodlands, sunny prairies and lush wetlands. Known for its striking plant and bird diversity, it's easy to find inspiration throughout the park’s 16,000 acres.
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK, Ind.-- Indiana Dunes National Park is excited to announce a competitive selection process for a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) to operate the concession stand at the Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Pavilion. The CUA will permit food, beverage, and light retail sales at the Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Pavilion in Portage, Indiana.
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK, Ind.-- Construction began this week at Indiana Dunes National Park on a segment of the Marquette Greenway Trail. This segment is located between the national park’s Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education in Gary and the entrance to the park’s West Beach in Portage.
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: The National Park Service plans to conduct eight prescribed fires at Indiana Dunes National Park this spring. Approximately 1,534 acres are planned to be burned as part of the park’s natural resources and fuels management programs. The prescribed fires will occur between March 1 and April 30 as appropriate weather conditions allow.