The Indiana Dunes State Park was founded 100 years ago, but years before then, important contributions from six people were key in making it happen. About 100 people gathered on the patio on the east ...

Just an hour from Chicago, Indiana Dunes National Park stretches along Lake Michigan’s southern shore—its 15,000 acres of beach, forest, and wetland feel far removed from the city. And even though ...

Winter in Indiana transforms the state into a celebration of music, art, culture, and holiday cheer. From the twinkling ...

The gem we know as the Indiana Dunes National Park is at risk of being tarnished this year. Here’s what we know about the local impact of President Donald Trump’s aim to slash 5% to 10% of the federal ...

When we first planned our visit to Indiana Dunes National Park, we weren’t expecting much. No dramatic cliffs, no sprawling wilderness — just a patch of protected land along Lake Michigan. But what we ...

Porter County tourism is in a good place in 2024. At its sixth State of Tourism event at Riley’s Railhouse in Chesterton Thursday afternoon Indiana Dunes Tourism staff spoke of focusing its efforts ...

The Indiana Dunes in northern Indiana tower almost 200 feet above Lake Michigan and have formed over thousands of years. It's also a spot to enjoy miles of sandy beaches and nature preserves. Here's a ...

This comes after a nearly two-year legal battle with the environmental group Save the Dunes. Fights over whether to harden ...

One of nature's greatest spectacles is taking place in the dunes, woods and backyards of Northwest Indiana. More than 370 bird species are passing through Northwest Indiana during spring migration, ...

Emily Pennington is a columnist and longtime Outside contributor. For her 63 Parks column, she visited every U.S. national park. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running ...

Get a taste of wilderness remarkably close to Chicago and other urban centers at Indiana Dunes National Park, which NPCA has been helping to preserve and enhance. With 15 miles of Lake Michigan coast ...