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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 ...
Yahoo

Is a Lake Michigan beach on your 4th of July list? Fireworks, camping, more near Indiana Dunes

The Indiana Dunes in northern Indiana tower almost 200 feet above Lake Michigan and have formed over thousands of years. It's also a spot to enjoy miles of sandy beaches and nature preserves. Here's a ...
CBS News

Indiana Dunes National Park open during federal government shutown, but visitors can still see impact

Visitors at Indiana Dunes National Park are on their own for the foreseeable future amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. It's a beautiful time to visit Indiana Dunes National Park, just don't ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Indiana Dunes National Park entry fee to take effect in March

INDIANA (WLS) -- Visitors to Indiana Dunes National Park will have to pay an entry fee starting March 31. It will cost $15 per-person or $25 per-carload. An annual pass is available for $45. Seniors ...
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

National park designation proposed for Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

PORTER — U.S. Congressman Pete Visclosky, D-Ind., wants to change the name of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, making it the first to be called a national park in Indiana and providing it with ...