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 ...

State leaders call for second entrance to Indiana Dunes State Park

State leaders are calling for improved access to Indiana Dunes State Park.A signed letter was released, urging the creation ...

Swimmers brave frigid Lake Michigan for New Year’s Day plunge

Dozens of swimmers took to Lake Michigan on Thursday in Ogden Dunes as part of an unofficial New Year’s Day polar plunge.
The Times of Northwest Indiana

Start new year on right foot with guided hike through an Indiana state park

The First Day Hike at Indiana Dunes State Park on Lake Michigan in Porter County is set to begin at 10 a.m. Thursday.
The Times of Northwest Indiana

Firefighters rescue woman who fell down dune at Indiana Dunes State Park

Firefighters from Porter and Chesterton rescued a woman Wednesday who fell down the side of a dune on a trail in the backcountry of Indiana Dunes State Park, the Town of Chesterton said in a social ...
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12 awesome state parks in Indiana to explore in 2026

Indiana offers a variety of stunning state parks, each with unique features and activities for every month of the year.