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Tag: Lake Michigan

Just Dunes It: A Weekend on Lake Michigan

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 13, 2016

My wife (Chelsi) and I spent my 30th birthday in Italy on our honeymoon. So when her 30th came around, we had to do something to match the awesomeness of mine. So, a trip to the Indiana Dunes was planned and we were ready for a little hiking, some camping and kayaking … with our two dogs. After a…

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No, you're not too late to enjoy autumn

By Ken Kosky on Oct. 13, 2015

Indiana Dunes State Park along Lake Michigan. It seems the fall colors are a little delayed this year in Indiana Dunes Country, with the brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow just now starting their breakout. The fall colors are bursting. But the good news is that the colors should last…

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Make beach yoga part of fitness weekend in Indiana Dunes Country

By Ken Kosky on Jul. 27, 2015

The best thing about my recent decision to try yoga on the beach at Indiana Dunes State Park – in addition to getting a great workout – was that I was rewarded with amazing views of the sand dunes and the crystal blue Lake Michigan waters. Clear skies and views of nothing but sand and crystal clear…

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Get to the beach before summer ends; and check out sand sculpture contest

By Ken Kosky on Jul. 06, 2015

The Indiana Dunes are a short drive away, yet feel like a world away. If you’ve been wanting to enjoy a beach getaway before the summer is over, now is the perfect time to head to the Indiana Dunes and its 15 miles of sandy beaches along Lake Michigan. Watch people make their creations, or make…

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Autumn is awesome in Indiana Dunes Country

By Ken Kosky on Sep. 25, 2014

Fall is a wonderful time to visit the Indiana Dunes. After a summer of splashing in Lake Michigan and hiking the many different trails at the Indiana Dunes, I'm ready for what's next. That's because what's next is just as good! Indiana Dunes Country is beautiful in the fall, with the trees bursting…

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Winter fun abounds in Indiana Dunes Country

By Ken Kosky on Jan. 15, 2014

All right, I'll admit that autumn is my favorite time in Indiana Dunes Country. There’s nothing better than hiking through wooded trails that are bursting with color on a bright, 65-degree day. But another beautiful time is winter, when a blanket of snow covers the miles of trails in the Indiana…

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Get in the holiday spirit in Indiana Dunes Country

By Ken Kosky on Nov. 13, 2013

It seems like the holidays roll around before I know it, leaving me little time to pick out just the right gifts or find unique food to serve at holiday gatherings. Fortunately, in one day I can visit the huge Mistetoe Market in Chesterton (the holiday version of the wildly popular summer European…

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Getting some beach time, Bass Pro shopping in Portage, Indiana

By Ken Kosky on Aug. 29, 2013

Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk is a great place to enjoy the beach or do some fishing. I recently spent the day in Portage (where I grew up) and marveled at how much more there is to do these days. One of our main sources of fun was always heading to the beach for a hike or to play in Lake…

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Indiana Dunes one of top birding spots in Midwest

By Ken Kosky on Aug. 19, 2013

The Harrier Hawk is one of the nearly 400 species of birds that can be found in the Indiana Dunes area. Photo by paulkemielphotographics.com For an avid birder like Brad Bumgardner, the best thing about working at Indiana Dunes State Park is that his binoculars never have to collect dust -- even…

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There is even more to discover “Beyond the Beach”

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 30, 2013

I saw insect eating plants while touring Pinhook. Taltree Arboretum's Railway Garden is amazing, and the arboretum is a relaxing place to spend the day. By Alex Gumm, Indiana Dunes Tourism After blogging recently about some of the great places to visit on the Beyond the Beach Discovery Trail in…

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