Indiana Dunes National Park

Sandhill Cranes Return To Great Marsh At Indiana Dunes National Park

Thousands of sandhill cranes gathered at the Great Marsh in Indiana Dunes National Park this week, highlighting the success of restoration work by the National Park Service.

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By NPT Staff - March 11th, 2026

National Parks Where Fall Colors Are Plentiful, But The Crowds Are Smaller

Fall foliage is world-famous at places like Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah. But here's a look at some less crowded national parks to visit in fall.

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By Jan Childs - September 25th, 2025

What To Know About Rip Currents At National Parks And Seashores This Summer

Frequent national park visitors are often aware of potential dangers such as wild animals, hot weather, and getting lost on hiking trails. But ahead of the busy summer season, park officials at national seashores and national lakeshores are warning of something that might not be as familiar: Rip currents.

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By Jan Wesner Childs - May 23rd, 2025

Photography In The National Parks: Food Photography And A Cookbook Review

Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson discusses food photography and even cooked up some recipes from a national park cookbook she reviews for this month’s photography article.

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By Rebecca Latson - May 20th, 2025

Attention Birders: The 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count Begins This Week

The 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count begins this week. Here's a list of national parks hosting events.

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By Justin Housman - December 10th, 2024

Find Yourself In A National Park This Coming Winter

It's still a bit early to predict what winter might throw at the National Park System, but if you enjoy snow and cold here's an overview of some of the parks you should consider visiting.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 30th, 2024

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Time Capsule From 1941 Discovered At Indiana Dunes National Park

A construction grew discovered a time capsule from 1941 in the foundation of an old summer camp lodge in Indiana Dunes National Park.

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By Justin Housman - October 7th, 2024

SCA Crews To Remove Invasive Species At Indiana Dunes National Park

A five-person team from the Student Conservation Association will work this fall at Indiana Dunes National Park in Indiana to remove invasive vegetation.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - September 5th, 2024

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National Parks Quiz And Trivia #73

How much do you really know about units of the National Park System? Indeed, there are so many facts and interesting tidbits. You might, however, know more than you realize. Just check out this latest National Parks Traveler quiz and trivia piece. Maybe you’ll even learn a few new things.

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April 6th, 2024

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #70

Get ready to test your national parks knowledge with this first National Parks Traveler quiz and trivia piece of 2024.

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January 6th, 2024

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