Gray skies are just clouds passing over.
— Duke Ellington
Date Created: Indiana Dunes National Park was designated a national lakeshore on November 5, 1966, and it was redesignated as a national park on February 15, 2019.
Location: Southern shore of Lake Michigan in the state of Indiana, USA.
Size: Approximately 15,349 acres (6,214 hectares).
Beaches, beaches and more beaches. This gorgeous park protects and preserves 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. More than just dunes, swamps, prairies, lakes and rivers are found along the many available trails. The colorful wildflowers and a significant bird population make this a beautiful place to have a picnic or read a book. Our visit was quickly shortened by a massive rain cloud that burst over head drenching us to the bone. Regardless, we loved Indiana Dunes!
