Indiana Dunes National Park News
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Food Drive at Indiana Dunes National Park
December 23, 2021 | 12:11 pm
To celebrate his holiday and honor of the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his call for service to the community, the National Park Service and the Friends of Indiana Dunes are sponsoring a food drive.
Winter Solstice Hike offered at National Park
December 15, 2021 | 8:46 am
Join a park ranger for a late afternoon hike on Indiana Dunes National Park’s Dune Ridge Trail on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
National Park and Indiana Dunes Tourism offer Volunteer Opportunities
December 13, 2021 | 1:47 pm
The National Park Service and Indiana Dunes Tourism have partnered to offer a variety of regular, no-hassle volunteer options for those looking to help out at Indiana Dunes National Park.
Guided Hikes offered at National Park’s Miller Woods
December 11, 2021 | 6:33 pm
Join a ranger for a hike through Indiana Dunes National Park’s exceptional Miller Woods on Sundays, December 12, and 19, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, starting from Paul H. Douglas Center.
Christmas Bird Count at Indiana Dunes National Park
December 8, 2021 | 9:33 am
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Families and students, birders and scientists, go out on an annual mission to count birds on a specific date in a specific area – often before dawn. Audubon and other organizations will use the data collected in this longest running wildlife census to assess the health of bird populations and to guide conservation action.
Christmas Bird Count at Indiana Dunes National Park
December 8, 2021 | 8:18 am
Families and students, birders and scientists, go out on an annual mission to count birds on a specific date in a specific area – often before dawn.
Audio Version of National Park Brochure Developed for Visually Impaired
November 24, 2021 | 10:10 am
The National Park Service has created an audio version of Indiana Dunes National Park’s official map and guide, making it accessible to visitors who have visual impairments and cannot read the printed version.
Biking and Birding at Indiana Dunes National Park
November 5, 2021 | 4:07 pm
What better way to enjoy the fall bird migration than to join rangers on a bike ride from the Douglas Center to Marquette Park or West Beach and back on November 13 starting at 1 pm. While enjoying the bike ride you will have the opportunity to stop and do some birding. We will have 8 to 10 bikes for people to borrow or you can bring your own bike. We have a limited number of binoculars so if you have your own, please bring them.
Native American History Program at National Park
November 1, 2021 | 2:57 pm
Have you admired the survival abilities of the Native Americans who have lived in this region for thousands of years? Then, celebrate Native American History Month and learn more at Indiana Dunes National Park’s Douglas Center on Sunday, November 7 from 12:00 pm–3:00 pm.
“Tremendous Trees” Hike at National Park
November 1, 2021 | 2:08 pm
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Join a ranger on a hike at Cowles Bog celebrating the diversity of trees in Indiana Dunes National Park on Saturday, November 6 from 1 pm – 3 pm. This hike is free and meets at the Cowles Bog north parking lot located just before the entrance to the Town of Dune Acres.