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12 awesome state parks in Indiana to explore in 2026

Indiana offers a variety of stunning state parks, each with unique features and activities for every month of the year.
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This Is One of the Newest and Most Biodiverse National Parks in the U.S.—and It’s Just 1 Hour From Chicago

Just an hour from Chicago, Indiana Dunes National Park stretches along Lake Michigan’s southern shore—its 15,000 acres of beach, forest, and wetland feel far removed from the city. And even though ...
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.