Indiana Dunes State Park Lake Shore Chesterton, Indiana
Indiana Dunes consists of 2,182 acres of primitive, beautiful, historic and unique Hoosier landscape. It lies at the north end of State Road 49 in Porter County, and includes more than three miles of beautiful beach along Lake Michigan’s southern shore. In the early 1900s scientists, recreationists and nature enthusiasts, recognizing the value and potential of the Indiana dunes area, fought to have the region preserved. As a result, in 1925, the state park was established.
Large sand dunes, located beyond the entire shoreline, have taken thousands of years to form, and tower nearly 200 feet above Lake Michigan. A wide range of habitats and plant species are found in the park, with vegetation stabilizing some of the sand. These habitats provide homes for many types of plants and animals. The lake also provides habitat for many aquatic species, as well as a constantly changing fishery.
During the summer, swimming hours may change because of weather and staffing. Please contact the property office for exact times before your visit.
Community
Today, the Town of Chesterton, Indiana has a population of 13,000 - not to mention the seasonal influx of millions of tourists who visit our area every year. We’re known regionally as an artistic community, and visitors come from all over to take in our art galleries, historical sites, antique shops, annual festivals and much, much more.
Outdoor Recreation
But it’s more than tourist attractions that make Chesterton a prime destination for visitors, residents and businesses. Our ecological diversity has lead to the development of wonders such as the Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve, many beautiful parks and the newly constructed Prairie-Duneland hiking and biking trail.
Amphitheater at a park
Our drive to develop green initiatives has also resulted in creation of a neo-traditional community, Coffee Creek Center - hailed as one of the world’s most innovative planned communities.
Small Town Living / City Opportunities
Tucked into the shadow of Indiana Dunes yet a mere 45 minutes away from Chicago, Chesterton combines the hospitality and serenity of small town living with the economic viability and cultural opportunities of a world-class city.
It’s not hard to see why Chesterton continues to gain international attention as one of the best places in North America to live, work and play.
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Indiana Dunes State Park
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Located along the southern tip of Lake Michigan, the Indiana Dunes occupies 15 miles of shoreline, attracting millions of visitors every year. The Dunes were formed when glaciers receded 14,000 years ago, leaving white, sandy beaches that actually sing when you walk on them. These beaches are placed among the best in the U.S. and the dunes are the top attraction in the state of Indiana.
Indiana Dunes State Park and Indiana Dunes National Park
INDIANA DUNES
Home to the Indiana Dunes State Park and the Indiana Dunes National Park, the Indiana Dunes has one of the nation’s five best beaches for family fun—and the only one not on an ocean. Its 15 miles of beaches offer endless opportunities for splashing and playing, as well as amazing views of Chicago’s skyline and climbs up ancient sand dunes.
The Indiana Dunes area offers swimming, birding, biking, camping, hiking, fishing, and other natural adventures, along with fine dining and local attractions. Our downtown communities are complete with affordable accommodations and Midwest hospitality, ensuring each getaway is a trip to remember.
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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is a unit of the National Park System designated as a U.S. National Lakeshore located in northwest Indiana and managed by the National Park Service. It was authorized by Congress in 1966. The national lakeshore runs for nearly 25 miles along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, in Chesterton, Indiana. The park contains approximately 15,000 acres
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
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Indiana Dunes National Park
Visited Indiana Dunes National Park on the southern shores of Lake Michigan. Our nations newest and 61st National Park. Still on my Midwest Road Trip.
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
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Mangnetite at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
A magnet is used to collect the mineral Magnetite from sand along the local Lake Michigan shoreline.
Urban Haunts - Porter Indiana
Zak snoops around at a few haunted places of Porter county in Indiana. He tells the history and enjoys a nice view of the dunes. Hope you enjoy. If ya did give us a like and of course, subscribe!
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National Park Indiana Dunes
Indiana Dunes National Park is a United States National Park located in Northwestern Indiana, managed by the National Park Service.
It was authorized by Congress in 1966 as the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, the name by which it was known until it was designated the nation's newest and 61st national park on February 15, 2019.
The park runs for nearly 25 miles along the southern shore of Lake Michigan; it contains approximately 15,000 acres .
Its visitors center is in Porter, Indiana.
Located in the park are sand dune, wetland, prairie, river, and forest ecosystems.
Indiana Dunes National Park has acquired about 95% of the property within the authorized boundaries.
Several of its holdings are non-contiguous and do not include the adjacent 2,182-acre Indiana Dunes State Park , which is owned, managed, and protected by the state of Indiana.
The park is divided into 15 parcels of various acreage.
Along the lakefront, the eastern area is roughly the lake shore south to U.S.
12 or U.S.
20 between Michigan City, Indiana, on the east and the ArcelorMittal steel plant on the west.
A small extension, south of the steel mill continues west along Salt Creek to Indiana 249.
The western area is roughly the shoreline south to U.S.
12 between the Burns Ditch west to Broadway in downtown Gary, Indiana.
In addition, there are several outlying areas, including; Pinhook Bog, in LaPorte County to the east.
The Heron Rookery in Porter County, the center of the park, and the Calumet Prairie State Nature Preserve and the Hobart Prairie Grove, both in Lake County, the western end of the park.
Also within the National Park is the Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve, managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
There is little evidence of permanent Native American communities forming during the earlier years; rather, the evidence suggests that seasonal hunting camps were the norm.
The earliest evidence for permanent camps was the occupation of the Ohio valley by the Hopewell culture.
Five groups of mounds have been documented in the dunes area.
These mounds are consistent with the period of 200 BCE to 800 CE , though even that was a short lived permanency.
Beginning in the 1500s, European exploration and trade introduced more changes to the human environment.
Tribal animosities and traditional European competition affected tribal relations.
Entire populations began moving westward, while others sought to dominate large geographic trading areas.
Once again, the dunes became a middle point on a journey from the east or the west.
It continued to remain a key hunting ground for villages over a wide area
It wasn't until the 19th century that native villages once again were scattered through the area, but this was soon followed by European settlement.
Joseph Bailly was the earliest recorded settler in the dunes.
He moved here from trading villages around Niles, Michigan.
Settling along the Calumet River.
Soon he was joined by a series of other settlers and the communities in the dunes began to develop.
They included Chesterton, Porter, Tremont, and the Town of the Pines.
These pioneer communities grew and expanded.
City West was one of several ghost towns situated in the dunes.
Planned as a rival to Chicago, it was partly built in 1837 but failed that summer, during a national economic panic.
Indiana Dunes National Park (Indiana)
America's 61st National Park, established February 15, 2019.
Indiana Dunes National Park is a unit of the National Park System located in northwest Indiana. It was authorized by Congress in 1966 as the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, the name by which it was known until its national park designation in February 2019. The park runs for nearly 25 miles (40 km) along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, in Chesterton, Indiana, and contains approximately 15,000 acres.
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Indiana Dunes
Short clip of the beach at Indiana Dunes, in Chesterton Indiana. Shot with a Galaxy Nexus
Indiana Dunes
It's Indiana's most popular destination, and it's recently been named a national park.
Indiana Dunes summertime
How nice is Indiana's Dunes Park Summertime. Enjoy warm memories ;)
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Indiana Dunes lakeshore becomes Indiana's first national park
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Porter Beach | Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Some late-afternoon fall colors of the beach during my daily walk. In the two months since we've moved to the outskirts of the Indiana Dunes, I haven't seen the National Lakeshore, the beaches or the forest look the same way twice. They look different every day I go on my daily walk.
I took a minute of it to show Katie since she had to be in an office and couldn't share it with me.
Welcome to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
From the nature trails to the beaches and more, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has so much to offer and so much fun to be had.
Indiana Dunes State Park
Indiana Dunes State Park is an Indiana State Park located 47 miles east of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Indiana Dunes The Wonder of Indiana.
Indiana Dunes consists of 2,182 acres of primitive, beautiful, historic and unique Hoosier landscape. Large sand dunes, located beyond the entire shoreline, have taken thousands of years to form, and tower nearly 200 feet above Lake Michigan.