The 7 Day Indiana Dunes National Park Pass ($25), Annual Indiana Dunes National Park Pass ($45), and Annual America the Beautiful National Park Pass ( $80) are now available to purchase at Barker House, the Save the Dunes Headquarters located at 444 Barker Rd, Michigan City. You can stop by on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am-4pm, or pick one up at any Save the Dunes in-person events.
Your National Park Pass allows you to access any and all Indiana Dunes National Park beaches, trailheads, and parking lots while enjoying the park. Hang up your tag and you’re ready to explore the unique and beautiful ecosystems of the Indiana dunes! Purchasing an Indiana Dunes National Park pass through Save the Dunes not only supports the operations of the National Park, but it also supports our work. 10% of funds from passes purchased through Save the Dunes will go directly to supporting our mission.
Save the Dunes is a 501(c)3 non-profit environmental advocacy organization in Northwest Indiana with roots in establishing Indiana’s only National Park. We work to protect the Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan through meaningful conservation, advocacy, and community engagement that increases the overall health and vitality of our region. Follow us on social media, sign up for our newsletter, or feel free to reach out with any questions or inquires to office@savedunes.org
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Susie Young Baxter, CEO, has published PanoramaNOW Magazine for 31 years. Her hobbies are Camping, Boating, Hiking, Nature, Gardening and Outdoor Activities. She is an Artist, Graphic Designer, an Avid Seamstress, Dabbles in Homemade Crafts and Landscaping. Since her Father was a Health Teacher, she also likes homeopathic Health Solutions. Since blogging started over 10 years ago, PanoramaNow has been added to Newsbreak – a national news affiliate.
