The weather’s perfect for some fresh-air fun! Hit the trail and explore some of Indiana’s best seasonal hiking territory. Trail 8 / Indiana Dunes State Park Rugged / 1.5 miles Trail 9 / Indiana Dunes State Park Rugged / 3.75 miles Sitting pretty on the shores of sparkling Lake Michigan within the…
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Separate passes are needed for the Indiana Dunes National and State Parks. For more information, visit the Indiana Dunes Entrance Fees page. There's more to the Indiana Dunes than warm sand, blue water, and miles of hiking trails. For example, as of 2021, it's the fifth most biodiverse national…
Read MoreSeparate passes are needed for the Indiana Dunes National and State Parks. For more information, visit the Indiana Dunes Entrance Fees page. Known by many for its beautiful Lake Michigan beaches, the Indiana Dunes area is also home to some of the world’s largest lakeshore dunes, nearly 70 miles of…
Read MoreSeparate passes are needed for the Indiana Dunes National and State Parks. For more information, visit the Indiana Dunes Entrance Fees page. There are so many things to do while visiting the Indiana Dunes, you'll definitely want to make your trip a multi-day stay. There are plenty of hotels, inns…
Read MoreDo you “dare” to take on the newest Indiana Dunes hiking challenge? The Diana of the Dunes Dare is a challenging hike with a very interesting history! Photo courtesy of Indiana Dunes Tourism The new Diana of the Dunes Dare follows the West Beach Dune Succession Trail route, honoring the legacy of…
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From canyons and caves to waterfalls and wildlife, Indiana’s wilderness is simply breathtaking. We’ve created a list of 20 Natural Wonders in the Hoosier State that you’ll need to see to believe. This list was part of The 20 IN 20. Even though 2020 is behind us, you still have to see our 400…
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Summer is now in full swing which means longer days, warmer temperatures, and more time for fun in the sun. A dip in the pool is great, but why settle when you can take your water experience in Indiana a step further? From kite-surfing along Lake Michigan to scuba diving in clear waters, splash into…
Read MoreCanyons, Waterfalls, Swamps, Dunes and even an Abandoned Theme Park! Indiana’s hiking trails are as different as they are challenging. In 2019, the Indiana Department of Resources put together a list of 33 nominees to go head-to-head for the crown of the Best Indiana Hiking Trail. View the winners…
Read MoreNew legislation signed on February 15, 2019 approves the official change in name of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, creating Indiana's first National Park, Indiana Dunes National Park! The seventh most visited property in the National Park Service, America's newest national park is among the most…
Read MoreGrab your gear and get ready to explore the canals, rivers, streams and lakes in the South Shore. The South Shore has hundreds of miles of water trails and each route offers different opportunities from challenging and scenic to historic and wooded. Whichever route you decide to explore, check…
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