Indiana Dunes National Park ranks 7th in the entire national park system in biodiversity yet it’s one of the smallest in area. There are some nice trails, beaches, and good ranger guided programs.
General Info:
Areas:
- Miller Woods (Gary)
- Pinhook Bog (La Porte)
- Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk
- Tolleston Dunes (Ogden Dunes)
- West Beach (Gary)
Attractions:
- Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm (Porter)
- Century of Progress Homes (Beverly Shores)
- Mount Baldy (Michigan City)
Trails:
- Cowles Bog Trail (Dune Acres)
- Dune Ridge Trail (Beverly Shores)
- Glenwood Dunes Trail (Chesterton)
- Great Marsh Trail (Beverly Shores)
- Heron Rookery Trail (Michigan City)
- Little Calumet River Trail (Porter)
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