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 ...

Haven’t been to Southwest Michigan or the Indiana Dunes since last summer? You’re in for some surprises. Here are the new restaurants, bars and shops that have opened recently. Be sure to call ahead ...

In the northwest corner of the state is Porter, a small town in Porter County that superbly blends the beauty of Lake ...

This Great Lakes destination is less than two hours from Chicago and offers towering sand dunes, pristine beaches, and ...

The best hiking trail in Indiana Dunes isn’t inside the national park. It’s a challenging 1.5-mile trail inside the ...

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 ...

Northwest Indiana has long been a getaway as the more-than-century-old South Shore Line tourism posters promising sunny beaches and outdoor adventures "just around the bend" can attest. The elevation ...

Visitors at Indiana Dunes National Park are on their own for the foreseeable future amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. It's a beautiful time to visit Indiana Dunes National Park, just don't ...

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 ...