Upcoming Events
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08/06/2021 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Turkeypalooza - Valparaiso Indiana
Central Plaza, Valparaiso IN |
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08/07/2021 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Kiwanis Corn Roast - Valparaiso
Urschel Pavilion, Valparaiso IN |
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08/10/2021 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Portage Cruise Night at Woodland park
Woodland Park, Portage IN |
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08/14/2021 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
Atlantic City Boys Concert - Valparaiso
Memorial Opera House, Valparaiso IN |
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08/17/2021 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Portage Cruise Night at Woodland park
Woodland Park, Portage IN |
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08/24/2021 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Portage Cruise Night at Woodland park
Woodland Park, Portage IN |
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08/28/2021 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Kouts Pork Fest |
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08/29/2021 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Valpo Car Show August 2021
Porter County Expo Center, Valparaiso IN |
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08/31/2021 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Portage Cruise Night at Woodland park
Woodland Park, Portage IN |
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09/11/2021 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Valparaiso Popcorn Festival
Downtown Valparaiso, Valparaiso IN |
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09/18/2021 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Hooked on Art Live Street Art Festival
Downtown Chesterton, Chesterton IN |
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09/18/2021 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Portage's Best: Booze, Food, Music
Portage Lakefront Riverwalk, Portage IN |
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09/19/2021 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
World Cultural Festival
Central Plaza, Valparaiso IN |
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09/24/2021 - 09/26/2021 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Fall Harvest Festival And Antique Equipment Show
Sunset Hill Farm County Park, Valparaiso IN |
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10/02/2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Aukiki River Walk
Baums Bridge, Kouts IN |
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10/02/2021 11:00 am - 7:00 pm |
Portage Harvest Festival
Founders Square, Portage IN |
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10/02/2021 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Porter’s Perfect Pint
Hawthorne Park, Porter IN |
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10/09/2021 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
Megabeatles at the Opera House
Memorial Opera House, Valparaiso IN |
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10/15/2021 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm |
Echoes of Pompeii Concert
Memorial Opera House, Valparaiso IN |
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10/23/2021 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
Marrakesh Express Concert - Valparaiso
Memorial Opera House, Valparaiso IN |
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10/30/2021 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
Heartache Tonight - Eagles Tribute Concert Valpo
Memorial Opera House, Valparaiso IN |
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Indiana Dunes State Park
Biographical Info
Indiana Dunes consists of 2,182 acres of primitive, beautiful, historic and unique Hoosier landscape. It lies at the north end of State Road 49 in Porter County, and includes more than three miles of beautiful beach along Lake Michigan’s southern shore. In the early 1900s scientists, recreationists and nature enthusiasts, recognizing the value and potential of the Indiana dunes area, fought to have the region preserved. As a result, in 1925, the state park was established.
Large sand dunes, located beyond the entire shoreline, have taken thousands of years to form, and tower nearly 200 feet above Lake Michigan. A wide range of habitats and plant species are found in the park, with vegetation stabilizing some of the sand. These habitats provide homes for many types of plants and animals. The lake also provides habitat for many aquatic species, as well as a constantly changing fishery.
During the summer, swimming hours may change because of weather and staffing. Please contact the property office for exact times before your visit.
