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Indiana Dunes National Park |
It is located approximately 50 miles southeast of Chicago, Illinois in the counties of Lake, Porter, and LaPorte in Northwest Indiana |
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| Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has been an all-time favorite of those that live close by for years. It is well worth a visit from those further away and looking for a wonderful place for a family vacation. You can also find some outdoor adventure in swimming, fishing, history demonstrations, sand dunes, camping, hiking, bird watching, horseback riding, and a very unique diversity of plant life. Check out below for further Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore information.
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Uniqueness - The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore runs for nearly 25 miles along southern Lake Michigan, bordered by Michigan City, Indiana on the east, and Gary on the west. It offers miles of beaches, sand dunes... (click here for more)
Facts - After a struggle of 67 years, the dunes were finally made a national lakeshore in 1966. The park contains approximately 15,000 acres, 2,182 of which are located in Indiana Dunes State Park and managed... (click here for more)
Environmental Impact - The national lakeshore is in the process of restoring portions of an extensive wetland complex called the Great Marsh south of the primary dunes in the eastern half of the park. By plugging ditches, r... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - The national lakeshore's weather is greatly affected by Lake Michigan and can change quickly. Summers are warm and humid with high temperatures generally in the mid-80s (30c) and low temperatures in t... (click here for more)
Wildlife - Thirty-seven species of mammals have been documented at the national lakeshore. The largest herbivore in the park is the white-tailed deer, and the largest predator is the coyote. 352 species of birds... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Disturbing, hunting or capturing wildlife is prohibited.... (click here for more)
Fees - All camping sites are $15.00 per night. Fees are reduced 50% for holders of Golden Age and Golden Access cards.
There is a user fee for West Beach of $6.00 per car/day, $1.00 for bicycle/walk-ins ... (click here for more)
Camping - Dunewood Campground is open from April 1 To October 31 annually. There are 79 campsites total with 54 drive-in sites and 25 walk-in sites with 4 sites that are fully accessible. Restrooms and hot show... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Indiana Dunes State Park, Woodland Park, Imagination Glen Park, Marquette Park, Washington Park, Krueger Memorial Park,... (click here for more)
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