’Tis the season to shop, stroll, and sip cocoa. We have some ideas to help your holidays shine bright. ✨☕🎅 indianadunes.com/blog/post/chri…

Shelf ice is stunning, but very sneaky, not to mention dangerous. Stay safe and admire from afar! 🌊❄️ Learn how to stay safe year-round at the Dunes: indianadunes.com/blog/post/dune…

New year, new places to explore! 🌟 Start 2026 with an adventure on the Indiana Dunes Discovery Trail. Sign up for the free mobile guide and make this your year of discovery! indianadunes.com/explore-the-du…

Forgot someone? Don’t panic! Here are some ideas for the perfect last-minute, local finds. 🎁🎄 indianadunes.com/blog/post/shop…

However you celebrate, may your season be peaceful, bright, and full of Dunes magic. 🌟❄️💫 indianadunes.com/blog/post/walk…

Still looking for a gift for the Dunes-lover in your life? The Indiana Dunes Visitor Center's gift shop has a wide selection of Indiana Dunes merchandise and local artisan items to choose from! indianadunes.com/listing/beache…

Looking for something to do over the holiday break? How about taking the 3 Dune Challenge together as a family? Burn energy and earn bragging rights! indianadunes.com/blog/post/disc…

Did you know that the Indiana Dunes National Park is one of the United States’ most biodiverse national parks? Let our Discovery Trail guide you to all the best spots! indianadunes.com/blog/post/our-…

Looking for a guide to a kid-friendly Dunes adventure? We’ve got just the thing. Little explorers always welcome! 🐾🌞 indianadunes.com/blog/post/guid…

Warning: reading this list may cause immediate dessert cravings. Proceed with sprinkles. If you're missing all the holiday sweets, check out these great places to get more desserts! indianadunes.com/eat-and-drink/…

Create word-based art, watch a letterpress demo, and attend an all-ages storytelling event at Chesterton Art Center's 3rd Annual MLK Day Celebration. The event takes place on 1/19, from 10 AM–2 PM. This is a free event, but registration is requested at chestertonart.org

Big things are brewing at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center! Our new gift shop opens this spring with more space, local artisan products, and a Fluid Coffee Bar to fuel your adventures. We can't wait to welcome you into the new space!

A rare Great Lakes wildflower is making a comeback and helping restore one of the most diverse plant communities in the national park system. In the 90s, just 4,200 seeds were planted in places like the Indiana Dunes. Today, Pitcher’s thistle is thriving. greatlakesnow.org/2026/01/02/how…

Opening day is getting closer! The new gift shop at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center is nearly complete, and we’ll begin stocking shelves soon. With handcrafted displays, an open layout, and the new Fluid Coffee, this space is designed to welcome and inspire. Stay tuned!

Ever dreamed of snowshoeing through quiet drifts and snow-adorned trees? Make your dreams come true: borrow some snowshoes from the Paul H. Douglas Center in the Indiana Dunes National Park and discover winter on your own terms. ☃️ ❄️ 🎿 indianadunes.com/blog/post/snow…

Help! Where are the best views? What’s the history of the area? What kind of plants will I see? Never fear: our website has the who, what, where, and WOW of the Indiana Dunes area. indianadunes.com/blog/post/dune…

Food-lovers, listen up! Our foodie tour of the Indiana Dunes is the perfect list of can’t-miss local bites to sample. 🥂🚗💨 indianadunes.com/blog/post/midw…

You don’t need a plane ticket for a great spring break. 🚗 Chicago? About an hour.
 Indianapolis? Around 2.5 hours.
 South Bend? Just over an hour. indianadunes.com/blog/post/top-…

Warm up your weekend this Saturday at the Visitor Center! Peruse local flavors and artisan goods at Chesterton's Winter Market, sip on a Fluid coffee, discover treasures at our gift shop, and chat with our knowledgeable park rangers about the Dunes. See you on the 28th from 10-3!

Spring is starting to sneak in, which means flowers are starting to wake up. One of our earliest flowers starts to peep out after maple syrup season: the salt and pepper plant, also (appropriately) known as harbinger of spring. See other Dunes flowers: indianadunes.com/outdoor-advent…