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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.
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What's New
Meet your Duneside Hosts at the Indiana Dunes State Park Pavilion.
Jonna and Gary are excited to slow down and meet more of the locals! This past summer, Jonna and Gary took over the lower level of the Dunes Pavilion and quickly discovered just how busy beach season can be. After a whirlwind few months serving the summer crowds, they’re excited to slow down a bit and focus on the locals. Get to know the friendly faces behind Jonna's Beach Bar and Cafe and see what they have planned for the months ahead. When did you open Jonna’s Beach Bar &
goiu1989
Oct 142 min read
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...
Eve Landsman-Wierzbicki
Jan 192 min read
2025 52 Week Challenge
By: Jane Bachman and Kathie Nichols (who completed 52 challenges... two years in a row!) Want to get out and do something fun every...
goiu1989
Jan 113 min read
Local author to appear at bookstore for book signing of new “Lost East Chicago and Indiana Harbor” history book
Award-winning author and journalist Joseph S. Pete will appear at a Northwest Indiana bookstore to sign copies of his new history book,...
goiu1989
Jul 16, 20242 min read
A Guide to Spring Flowers in the Dunes
Submitted by: Donna Lind Spring can be elusive in Northwest Indiana; the calendar will say it’s spring but the weather may not always...
goiu1989
Apr 11, 20243 min read
Jason Taylor selected as new superintendant of Indiana Dunes National Park.
The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Jason Taylor as the new superintendent of Indiana Dunes National Park. Taylor is an...
goiu1989
Mar 8, 20242 min read
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Highlighted Posts
2026 Dig the Dunes Calendar Winners announced!
Every year, since 2017, Dig the Dunes has held a calendar contest. This year is no different. We collected hundreds of entries and went through three rounds of judging to pick our top photo for each month. We are excited to announce the winners for 2026. Calendars are now available for pre-order , and you can get the early bird price until November 15. Cover - Peggy Carter Peggy got serious about her photography only about 15 years ago. But since that time she has been an ac
goiu1989
Nov 34 min read
Chesterton Designates New Chesterton Trackside Arts & Cultural District.
The Chesterton Town Council with the CLBC Creative Convergence Team. From left to right: Town Council Member Jim Ton, R-1st, and...
goiu1989
Sep 302 min read
Ride with Dig the Dunes to See the Sandhill Cranes
Every fall, thousands of sandhill cranes make a stopover at Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area in Indiana. As dusk sets in, the birds...
goiu1989
Sep 291 min read
The Dig the Dunes Scavenger Hunt heads to Michigan City.
Do you think you can win the Michigan City Summer Scramble? Sign up today! Grab a partner and get ready for the Michigan City Summer...
goiu1989
May 61 min read
A Beer Run? What's a Beer Run?!
You might have come across recent posts about the Dig the Dunes Beer Runs . Were you curious about what they are? GRAB A BUNDLE TODAY!...
goiu1989
Apr 72 min read
Spring into Summer with Dig the Dunes.
As the days grow longer and the temps begin to rise, Dig the Dunes is ready to kick off another season of exciting events. This spring...
goiu1989
Feb 242 min read
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