Indiana Dunes National Park is located in northern Indiana on the southern shores of Lake Michigan. It’s just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Chicago - under 40 miles to be exact.

Nevil Gomes and Pooja Chari from Indianapolis climb the dunes on the Miller Woods Trail in the Indiana Dunes National Park on May 18, 2019. Save the Dunes is also working with the park on a ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Bipartisan legislation was filed this week in the U.S. House and Senate to re-designate the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore as America's 61st national park.

The bridge leads from the main entrance to the Indiana Dunes State Park campgrounds, the Nature Center and the trailheads for Trails 4, 8, 9 and 10.

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.

With sand between your toes, Lake Michigan gently lapping at its southern shore, and abundant birdwatching, Indiana Dunes National Park brings Hoosiers beach vibes without the full-day drive to ...

But first, consider the growth in Indiana of the Marquette Greenway on its way, piece by piece, to linking Chicago to New Buffalo with 60 miles of trails.

Indiana Dunes State Park is actually located inside the boundary of Indiana Dunes National Park. The park consists of more than 2,000 acres with a three-mile beach and awesome hiking trails.