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5 Historic Buildings in Northwest Indiana

By Dani Howe Danhauer, Social Media Strategist on March 27, 2020

The South Shore is rich in many things from landscapes, culture and of course, history. We are lucky…

Indiana Dunes Hiking Trail by Michael Dick

Outdoor Bucket List for Northwest Indiana

By Dani Howe Danhauer, Social Media Strategist on March 19, 2020

It is a great time for some much-needed nature exploration. Northwest Indiana is lucky to be home to…

Maple Syrup Time in Northwest Indiana

By Jennifer Rush, Manager of Digital Marketing on February 25, 2020

Please note: Indiana Dunes National Park cancelled Maple Syrup Time for March 14-15. Every March, maple trees in the South Shore awaken with the warm days and cold nights and the sap begins to flow. It's that time of year again, and the maple sugar farmers are busy, headed out with their tools to tap the trees…

12 of our Favorite Sledding, Skiing and Ice Skating Spots in Northwest Indiana

By Erika Dahl, Director of Communications on November 12, 2019

The snow is here! Will you be building a snowman, holiday shopping, or curling up on the couch to binge-watch Netflix? If you’re feeling adventurous take a look at these twelve, great spots to enjoy sledding, cross-country skiing and ice skating this season. These are great activities you can do while on holiday break with the kids, too. Too cold outside? We have some indoorthings to do at the end of this blog…

Winter Things to Do in Northwest Indiana

Top 5 Winter Activities Along the South Shore

By Erika Dahl, Director of Communications on November 12, 2019

Discover exciting winter activities in Northwest Indiana, from sledding and ice skating to cross country skiing. Shelf Ice The Indiana Dunes are marvelous year-round.Shelf ice is a natural occurrence that mimics landscapes of arctic regions. It attaches itself to the shores of the beach, not the bottom of Lake Michigan. Waves crash onto the floating ice and collects on the shore, freezing as the temperature drops and creates a shelf…

More Fun & Food at Indiana Dunes National Park Beaches this Summer

By Indiana Dunes National Park on May 31, 2018

Final preparations are being made for another busy beach season at Indiana Dunes National Park. Each…

Explore the South Shore’s Water Trails - Part 2: Trips for Seasoned Paddlers

By Erika Dahl, Director of Communications on May 24, 2017

Grab your gear and get ready to explore the canals, rivers, streams and lakes in the South Shore. The South Shore has hundreds of miles of water trails and each route offers different opportunities from challenging and scenic to historic and wooded…

5 Ways to Celebrate 50 Years of the Indiana Dunes National Park this Fall

5 Ways to Celebrate 50 Years of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore this Fall

By Tyler Malec, Contributing Editor on September 12, 2016

Did you know that the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore turns 50 this year? Talk about a fine wine. Special events are occurring along the lakeshore to commemorate Indiana’s favorite national park. We’ve put together five ways for you to celebrate the wonder of Lake Michigan. From Century of Progress Tours to a festival inspired by Johnny Appleseed, you’ll find fun for the whole family…