Indiana Dunes includes both a state and national park. Would it close during a government shutdown?

A federal government shutdown that could start Oct. 1 would impact National Park Service sites, which includes the Indiana ...
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The Animals of Indiana Dunes National Park

Conservation efforts aim to bring the endangered Karner blue butterfly back to its former glory in Indiana Dunes National Park. ©Alexandra Lande/Shutterstock.com One of the animals that defines ...
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Is Indiana Dunes closed during the federal government shutdown? Here's what the park said

A federal government shutdown started Oct. 1. Typically a shutdown results in the closure of or limited access to resources at National Park Service sites, which includes the Indiana Dunes. Can you ...
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Indiana Dunes National Park entry fee to take effect in March

INDIANA (WLS) -- Visitors to Indiana Dunes National Park will have to pay an entry fee starting March 31. It will cost $15 per-person or $25 per-carload. An annual pass is available for $45. Seniors ...
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This Sandy 1.5-Mile Hike at Indiana Dunes State Park Is Worth the Challenge

The best hiking trail in Indiana Dunes isn’t inside the national park. It’s a challenging 1.5-mile trail inside the ...
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We didn’t expect much from Indiana Dunes — here’s what surprised us

When we first planned our visit to Indiana Dunes National Park, we weren’t expecting much. No dramatic cliffs, no sprawling wilderness — just a patch of protected land along Lake Michigan. But what we ...
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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 think Indiana Dunes National Park is a beachy hidden gem in the Midwest. At first, I wasn't sure how I'd feel about a park that's so close to the surrounding city. However, I loved spending time on ...
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Centennial celebration for Indiana Dunes State Park recognizes instrumental work of six people

The Indiana Dunes State Park was founded 100 years ago, but years before then, important contributions from six people were key in making it happen. About 100 people gathered on the patio on the east ...
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Indiana Dunes Tops Yosemite in Instagrammable National Parks

A fresh study took a deep dive into Instagram hashtag data and the size of every U.S. national park to find out which spots are the most “Instagrammable.” The results are in — and Indiana Dunes ...
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Indiana Dunes includes both a state and national park. Would it close during a government shutdown?

Editor's note: A previous version of this story ran in September 2023. This story has been updated with the most recent information provided by the Department of National Resources and the Indiana ...