West Beach Trail Hike
Tourism Sites
Indiana Dunes National Park
🧠 Fact: 15,000 acres of beaches, dunes, wetlands, and prairies along Lake Michigan.
💡 Tip: West Beach Trail offers epic lake views and unique dune ecosystems.
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Indiana Dunes National Park, located along 15 miles of Lake Michigan's southern shore, encompasses over 15,000 acres of diverse landscapes, including towering sand dunes, wetlands, prairies, and forests. The park offers more than 50 miles of trails for hiking and biking, with highlights like the Cowles Bog Trail and the Diana Dunes Dare. Birdwatchers can spot over 350 species, especially during migration seasons. Visitors enjoy activities such as swimming at West Beach, camping at Dunewood Campground, and exploring historic sites like the Bailly Homestead and the 1933 World's Fair Century of Progress Homes.