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  • //Become a Founders' Circle Supporter

    The first 100 Founders' Circle Supporters will receive a limited-edition print by Mitchell Markovitz. //more

  • //Wild Flowers at the Dunes

    Spring means the stunningly diverse wild flowers of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore are back.

  • //Why the Park is Special

    The uniqueness of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is the result of natural processes that are not duplicated on this scale anywhere else on earth. //more

  • //Upcoming Events

    There are plenty of events planned for 2013 - including Century of Progress Home Tours. //more

//SUPPORTING YOUR NATIONAL PARK

The Dunes National Park Association (DNPA) is a nonprofit organization that supports the protection, preservation, and promotion of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore by building a community of supporters dedicated to conserving the park for the inspiration, education, and enjoyment of current and future generations.

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore needs public support to maximize its potential as a regional and national asset.

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Rangers' Favorites

Check out our National Park Service Rangers' favorite things about the Park. //more

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Volunteers' favorites

Check out our National Park Service Volunteers' favorite things about the park. //more

About Your National Park

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore hugs 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whether you enjoy scouting for rare species of birds or flying kites on the sandy beach, the national lakeshore's 15,000 acres will continually enchant you.  Hikers will enjoy 45 miles of trails over rugged dunes, mysterious wetlands, sunny prairies, meandering rivers, and peaceful forests.

Upcoming Events

  • 6/16-8/9/13 - Summer Camps at the Dunes

    Led by Dunes Learning Center staff and National Park Rangers, summer camps at Dunes Learning...

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  • 4/20 and 5/4/13 - Spring Wildflower Hikes

    Join a ranger on April 20 and May 4th from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm for a leisurely hike in Indiana...

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  • 5/3-5/4/13 - Science Programs Offered at National Lakeshore

    Meet with researchers conducting scientific investigations at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore on...

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  • 5/4/13 - Wild about Water

    Saving our water resources is the theme for a day of “Wild about Water” programs at Indiana Dunes...

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  • Every Saturday in May - Family Day at the Douglas Center

    Enjoy hands-on family activities from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm every Saturday afternoon in May at...

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  • 5/17/13 - Music Heritage Series at National Lakeshore

    Join in with the Save the Tunes Council as they perform traditional music associated with spring...

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  • 5/18/13 - Stewardship Day at the National Lakeshore – Planting an Heirloom Garden

    Join a ranger at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to help plant the garden at Chellberg Farm. On...

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