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This Is One of the Newest and Most Biodiverse National Parks in the U.S.—and It’s Just 1 Hour From Chicago

Indiana Dunes National Park, just an hour from Chicago, offers beaches, dunes, and rich wildlife—making it one of America’s ...
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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 ...
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 ...

3 Places in Michigan Locals Hope Tourists Never Discover

We love tourists in Michigan, and we definitely want them to come and visit the places where tourists go. There are some ...
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 ...
Chicago Tribune

Voyageurs camp on beach at Indiana Dunes State Park to bring history to life

Camping on the beach at Indiana Dunes State Park with 30 mph winds was no picnic, but reenactors portraying French-Canadian voyageurs roughed it over the weekend to show what life was like for traders ...
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Epic Guide to Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park is a northern Indiana park that offers scenic hiking trails, beautiful beaches, and biodiversity unlike anywhere else on the planet. Below you’ll find the ultimate guide to ...