Why national park admission won't be free MLK Day this year

MLK Day and Juneteenth are struck from admission-free national parks days, while Donald Trump's birthday is added -- along ...
The Indianapolis Star

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 ...
The Indianapolis Star

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 ...
CBS News

Indiana Dunes National Park open during federal government shutown, but visitors can still see impact

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 ...
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Epic Guide to Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park is a northern Indiana park that offers scenic hiking trails, beautiful beaches, and biodiversity unlike anywhere else on the planet. Below you’ll find the ultimate guide to ...
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How will Trump's staff cuts affect visitors to Indiana Dunes National Park? What we know.

The gem we know as the Indiana Dunes National Park is at risk of being tarnished this year. Here’s what we know about the local impact of President Donald Trump’s aim to slash 5% to 10% of the federal ...
ABC 7 Chicago

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 ...
Yahoo

I visited a national park in the Midwest that felt like a coastal getaway — even though it's near a major city

In my opinion, Indiana Dunes National Park is the perfect hidden-gem vacation spot.Emily Pogue I think Indiana Dunes National Park is a beachy hidden gem in the Midwest. At first, I wasn't sure how ...
Chicago Tribune

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 ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana

Start new year on right foot with guided hike through an Indiana state park

The First Day Hike at Indiana Dunes State Park on Lake Michigan in Porter County is set to begin at 10 a.m. Thursday.
AOL

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 ...