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I visited a national park in the Midwest that felt like a coastal getaway — even though it's near a major city
I took a trip to Indiana Dunes National Park, a hidden gem in the Midwest. From singing sands to great hiking trails, I ...
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Indiana Dunes National Park gives nature lovers best of both worlds
He said the park and tribes have also partnered on an upcoming school program. What does it cost to get into Indiana Dunes National Park? Park entry costs $25 for a private vehicle, $20 for a ...
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Indiana Dunes’ first summer as a national park brings ‘crush of ...
Central Avenue Beach at the Indiana Dunes National Park in Beverly Shores on Aug. 19, 2019. In March, the month following the name change, as well as in June and July, the dunes saw some of its ...
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Indiana Dunes National Park: Newest national park may be most diverse
More information: Indiana Dunes National Park is free to visit, except for West Beach, which has a $6 expanded amenity fee per car. The visitor center is at 1215 North State Road 49, Porter, Indiana.
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Indiana Dunes becomes state's 1st national park, and it’s ... - WLWT
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore no more: It's now a national park. Language retitling Indiana Dunes as a national park was included in the omnibus appropriations legislation signed into law by ...
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America’s newest national park, Indiana Dunes, is also the closest ...
More information: Indiana Dunes National Park is free to visit, except for West Beach, which has a $6 expanded amenity fee per car. The visitor center is at 1215 North State Road 49, Porter ...
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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore would become state's first National ...
Natalie Johnson, Executive Director of Save the Dunes, stated, “The Indiana Dunes clearly deserve top recognition as a National Park because of its unparalleled biodiversity and cultural heritage.
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Indiana Dunes: What you need to know about Indiana's first national park
The idea to designate the Indiana Dunes as a national park is nothing new. In fact, Stephen Mather, the very first director of the National Park Service, wanted to make the change back in 1916.
The Indianapolis Star6y
Indiana Dunes becomes national park after century-long effort
The Indiana Dunes received 3.6 million visitors last year, and combined with the Indiana Dunes State Park, the destination ranks just below Yellowstone National Park for visitors, Ritchea said.
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Indiana Dunes National Park — what’s in store - Chicago Sun-Times
Indiana Dunes National Park is free to visit, except for West Beach, which has a $6 expanded amenity fee per car. The visitor center is at 1215 North State Road 49, Porter, Indiana.
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Upgrading the Indiana Dunes to a national park is a horrible idea
The Indiana Dunes are nice, but they are not in that league. Supporters of changing the Indiana Dunes from a national lakeshore to a national park make three arguments.