SCHERERVILLE — A patchwork of black oak savannah grasslands, shifting sand dunes and unique wetlands, Indiana Dunes National Park doesn't necessarily look like an economic powerhouse.

Indiana Dunes National Park offers a variety of natural habitats across its 15,000 acres. My favorite way to experience several habitats in one compact hike is by taking the Paul H. Douglas Trail in ...

Kemil Beach sits nestled within the 15,000-acre Indiana Dunes National Park, a natural wonder that finally received its well-deserved national park designation in 2019 after decades as a national ...

Kemil Beach is nestled within the 15,000-acre Indiana Dunes National Park, which received its well-deserved national park designation in 2019 after decades as a national lakeshore. While this ...

The view to Lake Michigan is preserved in perpetuity, because the opposite side of the road, closer to the water, is part of the 15 miles of shoreline protected by Indiana Dunes National Park.

Added to the National Park System as a national "lakeshore," back in 1966, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Indiana is now a national park as of 2019. This was not a sudden decision, but rather a ...

Indiana Dunes National Park, located along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, boasts 15,000 acres of rugged dunes, lush forests, and pristine beaches. It’s a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering ...

Marram grass grows on the sand dunes at Indiana Dunes National Park. There are several distinct habitats along this 4.7-mile trail including ponds, marshes, swamps, black oak savannas and beaches.

The campaign to turn the Indiana Dunes into a national park was the culmination of more than a century of conflict over the area’s development, decay and conservation.

Established in 2019, Indiana Dunes National Park represents one of the most understated successes of 20th-century conservation—and the battle is far from over today. Michael Runkel via Getty Images ...