Three Dunes Itineraries: Where to go and what to eat.
Headed to the dunes and looking for things to do? Or, are you a local and just want an itinerary for your next day off? We asked a few...
Discover the Dunes
Ready to get the scoop? Dig the Dunes uncovers where to go, what to do and all the secrets of the dunes. Visit this page frequently to find out all the latest happenings in the Indiana Dunes National Park and the surrounding areas.
What's New
goiu1989
- May 31
- 1 min
Shop the Dock at Millennium Plaza
Submitted by: Beth Rudnick New this year, Harbor County Adventures is sponsoring The Dockside Artisan Market at Millennium Plaza (near...
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goiu1989
- May 4
- 2 min
Over Yonder Dunes Gift Shop continues grow.
When you walk into Over Yonder Dunes Gift Shop (located at 12 E. Dunes Hwy. in Beverly Shores), you are welcomed with an abundance of...
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goiu1989
- May 2
- 2 min
Dinosaur attraction and store opens in downtown Griffith.
Take a trip to Jurassic Park without leaving Northwest Indiana. I Dig Dinos, a new dinosaur, toy and fossil store, opened at 100 S. Broad...
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goiu1989
- Apr 26
- 2 min
Dig the Dunes Trail Stop to open for third season May 1
Days are getting longer, the sun is getting brighter and Dig the Dunes Trail Stop is opening for the season. That's a sure sign that...
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goiu1989
- Mar 30
- 2 min
Do I need 2 park passes? The short answer is YES.
Take a look at the map below. See all that green space? Well, most of that is the Indiana Dunes National Park. That includes trails like...
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goiu1989
- Mar 28
- 1 min
Dig the Dunes and The IN Coast to give away four Indiana Dunes National Park passes.
Want to win an Indiana Dunes National Park pass for the year? Dig the Dunes and The IN Coast are giving you the opportunity to nab one....
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goiu1989
- Mar 14
- 2 min
Spring Equinox Celebration to take place in the dunes on Sunday, March 20.
Head to Dig the Dunes Trail Stop on Sunday March 20, from 12-sunset, for a Spring Equinox Celebration! What can you expect? It’s been a...
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Eve Landsman-Wierzbicki
- Feb 25
- 4 min
Joe’s Bar & Grille becomes Joe & Freddy’s. We’ve got the scoop.
How many times do you drive down Dunes Highway 12? If you’re like us, it could be several times a week. This beautiful tree lined street...
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Eve Landsman-Wierzbicki
- Feb 25
- 4 min
Indiana Dunes National Park entry fee to begin March 31, 2022
PORTER, INDIANA: The National Park Service has approved an entrance fee for Indiana Dunes National Park beginning on March 31, 2022. The...
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Highlighted Posts
goiu1989
- Mar 24
- 2 min
62 or over and want to enjoy the National Park? A senior pass is all you need.
Attn: Seniors! This article is for you. Are you 62 or over and enjoy the Indiana Dunes beaches, trails and recreation areas? Have you...
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goiu1989
- Mar 24
- 2 min
What Beaches can I go to with my National Park Pass?
There have been a lot of questions surrounding the new Indiana Dunes National Park Pass...and one we've heard the most is, "What beaches...
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Eve Landsman-Wierzbicki
- Feb 25
- 2 min
The dangers of shelf ice and why you should enjoy the beauty from afar.
Winter has settled in, and with the cold temps brings the freezing of Lake Michigan. The crashing waves become still, and the sight of...
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Eve Landsman-Wierzbicki
- Feb 25
- 2 min
Indiana Dunes State Park…or National Park? Take the Test!
With the recent news of the Indiana Dunes National Park pass, many people are scratching their heads and asking questions. I thought I...
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Eve Landsman-Wierzbicki
- Feb 25
- 2 min
10 Fun Facts Everyone Should Know About Our National Park.
On February 15, 2019, the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore became the Indiana Dunes National Park. The name changed just this year, but...
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goiu1989
- Aug 31, 2021
- 1 min
A Salt Cave in Chesterton, Indiana?
Did you know there was a salt cave in Chesterton? Salt therapy has its origins from hundreds of years ago in the salt mines and caves of...
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goiu1989
- May 5, 2021
- 4 min
Get outside…and eat! Our top eleven outdoor patios in the dunes.
Sponsored by: It’s time for our 2021 outdoor patio list! This year we have decided to focus on Chesterton, Porter, Michigan City and some...
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