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The Iconic Trail in Indiana Everyone Should Hike Once in Their Lifetime

Explore the iconic Mt. Baldy Beach Trail at Indiana Dunes National Park for breathtaking views and a challenging hike.
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This Sandy 1.5-Mile Hike in Indiana Is Worth the Challenge

When I close my eyes and whisper the name “Indiana,” I see a kaleidoscope of beachy blues and beiges streaked by wind-blown ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana

Indiana Dunes State Park to host First Day Hike

Looking to kick off the New Year on a good note? The Indiana Dunes State Park will host a First Day hike up and down the dunes with the exertion paying off with a spectacular view of Lake Michigan.
Yahoo

Is Indiana Dunes closed during the federal government shutdown? Here's what the park said

A federal government shutdown started Oct. 1. Typically a shutdown results in the closure of or limited access to resources at National Park Service sites, which includes the Indiana Dunes. Can you ...
The Indianapolis Star

Indiana Dunes includes both a state and national park. Would it close during a government shutdown?

Editor's note: A previous version of this story ran in September 2023. This story has been updated with the most recent information provided by the Department of National Resources and the Indiana ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana

Indiana Dunes National Park named one of the most Instagrammable

Many Region residents have camera rolls and social media feeds full of photos of the sandy beaches, Lake Michigan waves and endless horizons at the Indiana Dunes. First-time visitors often remark how ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Indiana Dunes National Park entry fee to take effect in March

INDIANA (WLS) -- Visitors to Indiana Dunes National Park will have to pay an entry fee starting March 31. It will cost $15 per-person or $25 per-carload. An annual pass is available for $45. Seniors ...
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The Animals of Indiana Dunes National Park

Conservation efforts aim to bring the endangered Karner blue butterfly back to its former glory in Indiana Dunes National Park. ©Alexandra Lande/Shutterstock.com One of the animals that defines ...