Indiana Dunes State Park
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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, authorized by Congress in 1966, is located approximately 50 miles southeast of Chicago, Illinois in the counties of Lake, Porter, and LaPorte in Northwest Indiana. The national lakeshore runs for nearly 25 miles along southern Lake Michigan, bordered by Michigan City, Indiana on the east, and Gary on the west. The park contains approximately 15,000 acres, 2,182 of which are located in Indiana Dunes State Park and managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Miles of beaches, sand dunes, bog, wetlands, woodland forests, an 1830's French Canadian homestead, and a working 1900 era farm combine to make the national lakeshore a unique setting for studying humans and their impact on the environment. Dr. Henry Cowles conducted his landmark ecological studies in the Indiana Dunes. Indiana Dunes is ranked 7th among national parks in native plant diversity. Research conducted over the last two decades has revealed 1,418 vascular plant species within p ... [Read More]
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
23. On May 17, 1921, Jennings County turned over a portion of Muscatatuck Valley named Vinegar Mills to the state for use as a state park. Vinegar Mills was later re-named "Muscatatuck" because of the historic significance of that Indian name, meaning "winding waters." A brick house was converted into a small inn, and tents with wooden floors built for additional accommodations. Just 86 acres, this finely forested park became a popular picnic area and stopover between Madison and Indianapolis, but never was developed further. Several years down the road, Muscatatuck was reclassified as a state game farm, then became a county park. Muscatatuck State Park was the first state park that required no financial assistance of any kind. ... [Read More]
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore - Plan Your Visit
Visitors can access the national lakeshore via Interstate Highway I-94; the Indiana Toll Road, I-80/90; U.S. 20, or Indiana State Hwy 12 and various state roads. The Visitor Center is located 3 miles east of Hwy 49 at the intersection of Hwy 12 and Kemil Road, Beverly Shores, Indiana ... Dune Park Station, walk north 1/2 mile on trail to park enterance (beach 2 miles from station) ... Visitors can travel park roads in personal vehicles. Bicycles are permitted on the main roads but are prohibited on all hiking trails except: Calumet Bike Trail, Long Lake Trail, Marquette Trail, and the Lake Michigan shore line from Lake Front Drive to Central Avenue Beach. Bicycles are strictly prohibited off-trail or on sand dunes. ... [Read More]
State Parks & Reservoirs
The sand dunes will astound you, as will the vast variety of desert plants, giant wood ferns and white pines. ... A beautiful nature center offers details of the history of the dunes area and a variety of special programming year-round. (The Dune's Nature Center is temporarily closed) ... [Read More]
Indiana's State Parks & Reservoirs - Parks
State Park campground is closed summer '04 for renovation. Camping is availalbe nearby at Indiana Dunes National Lake Shore ... Indiana Dunes State Park ... State Park Campground is closed summer 2004 for renovations. Camping is available at Indiana Dunes National Lake Shore ... [Read More]
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Botanist Dr. Henry Chandler Cowles wrote, “The Indiana dunes are a common meeting ground of trees and wildflowers from all directions.” Today the dunes have become a common meeting ground for people from around the world who are discovering the many wonders of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. We certainly hope our website will inspire you to come and explore the dunes yourself. ... Students & Teachers | State Park | History | Activities | Doing Business | Contact ... [Read More]
Indiana's State Parks & Reservoirs - Parks
($8.00 daily at Indiana Dunes State Park) for noncommercial vehicles which do not have Indiana license plates. Admits driver and passengers. ... Recreation buildings are currently available at Brown County, Indiana Dunes, Lincoln, Mounds, McCormick's Creek, Ouabache, Pokagon, Potato Creek, Shakamak, Spring Mill, Tippecanoe River, and Versailles State Parks. ... Lifeguards are on duty at all swimming pools. A Swim at Your Own Risk policy is in effect at all beaches except at Indiana Dunes State Park. Swimming pools and the beaches may close toward the end of the summer season when lifeguards are unavailable. For pool operations, all infants, toddlers or small children who are not "potty trained" shall be required to wear an elasticized swim diaper before entering the pool area. Fecal incidents may result in closure of the pool. These closures can last from several hours to 24 hours. For children age 12 and under to enter a beach or pool area they must be supervised by someone age 16 or older. ... [Read More]
Home Page for Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center
Authorized in 1966, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore became the nation's first national park in an urban setting. The park's mission includes a commitment to education. In a partnership between the National Lakeshore and the Indiana Dunes Environmental Education Consortium, a private not-for-profit organization, Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center has been created to continue to enhance the educational mission of the National Lakeshore by providing a residential opportunity for environmental educational activities. ... [Read More]
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (National Park Service)
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, authorized by Congress in 1966, is located approximately 50 miles southeast of Chicago, Illinois in the counties of Lake, Porter, and LaPorte in Northwest Indiana. The national lakeshore runs for nearly 25 miles along southern Lake Michigan, bordered by Michigan City, Indiana on the east, and Gary on the west. The park contains approximately 15,000 acres, 2,182 of which are located in Indiana Dunes State Park and managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Miles of beaches, sand dunes, bog, wetlands, woodland forests, an 1830's French Canadian homestead, and a working 1900 era farm combine to make the national lakeshore a unique setting for studying humans and their impact on the environment. Dr. Henry Cowles conducted his landmark ecological studies in the Indiana Dunes. Indiana Dunes is ranked 7th among national parks in native plant diversity. Research conducted over the last two decades has revealed 1,418 vascular plant species within p ... [Read More]
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