Indiana Dunes National Park News
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Competitive Opportunity for Portage Lakefront Concession Stand
March 27, 2025 | 11:14 am
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK, Ind.-- Indiana Dunes National Park is excited to announce a competitive selection process for a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) to operate the concession stand at the Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Pavilion. The CUA will permit food, beverage, and light retail sales at the Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Pavilion in Portage, Indiana.
Construction Begins on Marquette Greenway Trail Segment
March 19, 2025 | 1:35 pm
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK, Ind.-- Construction began this week at Indiana Dunes National Park on a segment of the Marquette Greenway Trail. This segment is located between the national park’s Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education in Gary and the entrance to the park’s West Beach in Portage.
Spring Prescribed Fires Planned for Indiana Dunes
March 12, 2025 | 10:43 am
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: The National Park Service plans to conduct eight prescribed fires at Indiana Dunes National Park this spring. Approximately 1,534 acres are planned to be burned as part of the park’s natural resources and fuels management programs. The prescribed fires will occur between March 1 and April 30 as appropriate weather conditions allow.
“Superintendent’s Spotlight” series begins with a program on Mount Baldy
December 6, 2024 | 3:03 pm
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK, Ind.: Superintendent Jason Taylor will host several public programs each year, in a “Superintendent’s Spotlight” series, intended to engage local communities and other interested parties with a behind-the-scenes look at park stewardship, important happenings, and other operations at Indiana Dunes National Park. Each one-hour program will include a presentation by Dr. Taylor and other experts along with a question-and-answer period.
Competitive Concession Stand Opportunities
December 3, 2024 | 11:39 am
PORTER, IN – Indiana Dunes National Park is pleased to announce the application period for the two competitively selected Commercial Use Authorizations (CUA) providing snack bar services. The concession stands, strategically positioned at two of the park's most frequented locations, West Beach and Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk, play a crucial role in providing essential amenities to the park’s roughly 2 million annual visitors. The competitive selection process emphasizes criteria such as sustainability practices, menu diversity, retail convenience items, and customer service standards.
National Park’s Douglas Center Reopens after Bridge Work Completed
November 21, 2024 | 5:17 pm
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK, Ind.: The National Park Service and City of Gary recently celebrated the completion of a new pedestrian bridge at the Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education. With the new bridge in place, the center will again be able to safely host school children attending ranger-led education programs in addition to a wide variety of public programming for the community and national park visitors.
Fall Prescribed Burns Planned for National Park
November 5, 2024 | 1:24 pm
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK, Ind.: The National Park Service is planning to conduct four prescribed fires this fall at Indiana Dunes National Park.
Lake Michigan Shipwreck Program & Concert at National Park
October 29, 2024 | 2:54 pm
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK, Ind.: On Sunday, November 3, enjoy stories and songs about Great Lakes shipwrecks from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.
Enjoy Duneland Fall Festival at National Park’s Chellberg Farm
September 9, 2024 | 10:36 am
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: On Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. visit Indiana Dunes National Park’s Chellberg Farm, for the family friendly Duneland Fall Festival.
Youth Conservation Crew Helps Restore National Park
September 4, 2024 | 10:38 am
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Indiana Dunes National Park will welcome a five-person team from the Student Conservation Association (SCA), provided by the National Park Foundation to assist the park’s natural resource management team.