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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 ...
Public Opinion

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 still welcoming visitors through the government shutdown

The government shutdown has stretched on for more than a month, with the effect starting to be felt by SNAP recipients, the grocery stores that count on their business and travelers flying, now that ...
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 ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana

What's That Building? Bygone Dunes Arcade Hotel opened shortly after century-old Indiana Dunes State Park did

The Indiana Dunes State Park in Porter is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The 95-year-old Dunes Pavilion stands as a historic landmark that dates back to the lakefront park’s early days.
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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 ...