Indiana Dunes National Park area
Shoreline & Dunes
The beaches in Indiana Dunes State and National Parks are backed by a wall of sand dunes up to 200 feet high. While the beaches can be crowded in summer months, they provide lots of space for solitary beachcombing walks in spring and fall.
The beaches in Indiana Dunes State and National Parks are backed by a wall of sand dunes up to 200 feet high. While the beaches can be crowded in summer months, they provide lots of space for solitary beachcombing walks in spring and fall.
Pinhook Bog Trail, Indiana Dunes National Park
A short woodland hike leads to the partly-floating boardwalk out onto the bog itself. Here a hundred-acre pond has been almost entirely covered by a several-feet-thick mat of peat. Moss and carnivorous plants spread below the dense brush and low trees. The bog's ground itself is dangerous to walk on, and the environment there is need of special protection, so the boardwalk is only open to visitors during ranger-hosted Saturday 'open houses' (Check the National park website for open dates and times.)
A short woodland hike leads to the partly-floating boardwalk out onto the bog itself. Here a hundred-acre pond has been almost entirely covered by a several-feet-thick mat of peat. Moss and carnivorous plants spread below the dense brush and low trees. The bog's ground itself is dangerous to walk on, and the environment there is need of special protection, so the boardwalk is only open to visitors during ranger-hosted Saturday 'open houses' (Check the National park website for open dates and times.)
Visitor Tips
- Downtown Michigan City (east end of the parks area) hosts an eclectic range of restaurants, shops, and galleries.
- The Pavilion at Indiana Dunes State Park offers casual and fine dining with a lake view.