Traffic snarls lead state to explore second entrance at Dunes State Park

Improving congestion and emergency response time led state officials to begin exploring a second entrance for Indiana Dunes ...
Journal Star

National parks won't be free on MLK Day this year. Here's why

It's no longer free to visit national parks like the Indiana Dunes on MLK Day. Here's what we know about changes made to the ...

Why national park admission won't be free MLK Day this year

MLK Day and Juneteenth are struck from admission-free national parks days, while Donald Trump's birthday is added -- along ...
Yahoo

How will Trump's staff cuts affect visitors to Indiana Dunes National Park? What we know.

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 ...
Discovering Hidden Gems US on MSN

Indiana Dunes National Park one day itinerary

This Indiana Dunes National Park one day itinerary takes you through wetlands, beaches, sand dunes, woods, and more.
The Times of Northwest Indiana

Birders from 30 states flocking to Indiana Dunes to see tropical birds: 'It's like a piece of the rainforest that comes to visit us'

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, ...
Chicago Tribune

Centennial celebration for Indiana Dunes State Park recognizes instrumental work of six people

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 ...
npca.org

9 Features You May Not Know About at Indiana Dunes National Park

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 ...
USA Today

Indiana Dunes: You can see Chicago – and a power plant – from beach at new national park

At the southernmost point of Lake Michigan, Indiana Dunes National Park — the country’s newest national park — is a world of contrasts. That was on full display as I stood on a beach north of the park ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Indiana Dunes beaches, parks crowded with Illinois visitors as Chicago beaches remain closed

CHICAGO (WLS) -- With Chicago beaches still closed, some Indiana parks and beaches are seeing a big influx of visitors from Illinois. That's good for local businesses, but also creating some new ...
Traveling Cheesehead on MSN

Four seasons in Indiana: What to do all year long

With a mix of urban excitement, small-town charm, and scenic outdoor destinations, the four seasons in Indiana offer a ...
The Indianapolis Star

Indiana Dunes: Everything you need to know about Indiana's first national park

With a stroke of a pen on a multi-hundred page appropriations bill, President Donald Trump designated the Indiana Dunes as a national park. Here's what you need to know about the change. While Indiana ...