Parks

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 15,000 acres.

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Enjoy Duneland Fall Festival at National Park’s Chellberg Farm

2024-09-09

INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: On Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. visit Indiana Dunes National Park’s Chellberg Farm, for the family friendly Duneland Fall Festival.

Youth Conservation Crew Helps Restore National Park

2024-09-04

INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Indiana Dunes National Park will welcome a five-person team from the Student Conservation Association (SCA), provided by the National Park Foundation to assist the park’s natural resource management team.

Fishing in the Dunes Program

2024-08-20

INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Join park rangers for some fishing fun on Friday, August 30th, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm at Indiana Dunes National Park’s Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk.

Aldo Leopold and a Sand County Almanac Talk at National Park

2024-08-07

INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Join Aldo Leopold Foundation Director Buddy Huffaker for a talk at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center on Monday August 26th, from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm, about Aldo Leopold’s impact on the conservation movement. Leopold is mostly known as the author of the now classic A Sand County Almanac.

Debris Pile to be burned at Portage Lakefront

2024-08-06

INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Indiana Dunes National Park will conduct a debris pile burn adjacent to the beach at Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk. Over the last several years storms have deposited large tree size pieces of driftwood along the beach. The material is planned to be burned when weather conditions allow in the next 3 weeks.