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Amazing Birding at the Indiana Dunes

Posted on Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 in Accommodations, Activities, Beach, Birding, Indiana Dunes, Nature, Outdoor Adventures

Amazing Birding at the Indiana Dunes

For great springtime birding, there’s no place like the Indiana Dunes. More than 350 bird species live or migrate through the dunes every year, drawn to Lake Michigan’s open waters and to the diverse habitats available for nesting.

Paul’s Adventures in the Indiana Dunes

Posted on Wednesday, July 18th, 2018 in Activities, Beach, Biking, Birding, Canoe, Kayak, Paddleboard, Fishing, Hiking, Indiana Dunes, Outdoor Adventures

Paul’s Adventures in the Indiana Dunes

Hike, bike, paddle, and fish at the Indiana Dunes! Local adventurer Paul can show you some of the many adventures just waiting to be discovered.

Indiana Dunes Beaches and Beyond Video

Posted on Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 in Accommodations, Activities, Art , Music, Theater, Beach, Biking, Birding, Canoe, Kayak, Paddleboard, Dining, Fishing, Hiking, History, Indiana Dunes, Nature, Outdoor Adventures, Shopping

Indiana Dunes Beaches and Beyond Video

Get a glimpse of the Indiana Dunes with Indiana Dunes Tourism’s Beaches and Beyond inspirational video.

The Magic of the Merlin

Posted on Thursday, December 7th, 2017 in Birding, Indiana Dunes, Nature

The Magic of the Merlin

  Guest post by Alyssa Nyberg of Kankakee Sands   Lately we’ve had sightings of merlins at Kankakee Sands. Magical wizards at Kankakee Sands?! That would be incredible! But, well, not exactly. The merlins that are being seen are of the avian sort. “Lady hawk” is another name given to this majestic, light-weight, swift bird … Continued

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Indiana Dunes

Nature’s Masterpiece

Did you know the Indiana Dunes has a 15-mile coastline with sandy beaches, more than 70 miles of hiking trails, and more than 350 species of birds? Explore the Indiana Dunes, then shake off the sand south of the dunes with great lodging, dining, shopping, and attractions.