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 ...

A federal government shutdown that could start Oct. 1 would impact National Park Service sites, which includes the Indiana ...

A federal government shutdown started Oct. 1. Typically a shutdown results in the closure of or limited access to resources at National Park Service sites, which includes the Indiana Dunes. Can you ...

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 ...

CHESTERTON -- Campers looking to pitch a tent or set up a trailer will find nothing doing at Indiana Dunes State Park this summer. But they'll find an exceptional camping experience next summer.

PORTAGE, Ind. (WLS) -- The Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk at the Indiana Dunes will start closing early because of vandals. Beginning Friday, the new hours will be from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The gates ...

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 ...

Camping on the beach at Indiana Dunes State Park with 30 mph winds was no picnic, but reenactors portraying French-Canadian voyageurs roughed it over the weekend to show what life was like for traders ...

Conservation efforts aim to bring the endangered Karner blue butterfly back to its former glory in Indiana Dunes National Park. ©Alexandra Lande/Shutterstock.com One of the animals that defines ...

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 ...