Memorial Day Movie

Join a ranger for a screening of Vietnam Nurses in the Visitor Center’s auditorium. The documentary chronicles the important role that nurses played during the Vietnam war.

Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 IN-49, Porter, IN 46304

Trash Trekkers: Visitor Center

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Visitor Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up their b......More

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Visitor Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up their bags. Please leave trash at a trash can on the site you hiked.There will be temporary passes available for those volunteering during this event. For more information visit our Fees & Passes page. This is part our drop-in program a no-hassle volunteering option for those looking to give a few hours of their time. For other opportunities in volunteering at the Indiana Dunes National Park please visit The Park Connection volunteer page.

Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 IN-49, Porter, IN 46304

Trash Trekkers: Visitor Center

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Visitor Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up their b......More

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Visitor Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up their bags. Please leave trash at a trash can on the site you hiked.There will be temporary passes available for those volunteering during this event. For more information visit our Fees & Passes page. This is part our drop-in program a no-hassle volunteering option for those looking to give a few hours of their time. For other opportunities in volunteering at the Indiana Dunes National Park please visit The Park Connection volunteer page.

Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 IN-49, Porter, IN 46304

Trash Trekkers: Douglas Center

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Paul H. Doulas Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up ......More

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Paul H. Doulas Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up their bags. Please leave trash at a trash can on the site you hiked.There will be temporary passes available for those volunteering during this event. For more information visit our Fees & Passes page. This is part our drop-in program a no-hassle volunteering option for those looking to give a few hours of their time. For other opportunities in volunteering at the Indiana Dunes National Park please visit The Park Connection volunteer page.

Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education, 100 North Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403 (WEEKENDS ONLY)

Trash Trekkers: Visitor Center

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Visitor Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up their b......More

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Visitor Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up their bags. Please leave trash at a trash can on the site you hiked.There will be temporary passes available for those volunteering during this event. For more information visit our Fees & Passes page. This is part our drop-in program a no-hassle volunteering option for those looking to give a few hours of their time. For other opportunities in volunteering at the Indiana Dunes National Park please visit The Park Connection volunteer page.

Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 IN-49, Porter, IN 46304

Trash Trekkers: Douglas Center

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Paul H. Doulas Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up ......More

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Paul H. Doulas Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up their bags. Please leave trash at a trash can on the site you hiked.There will be temporary passes available for those volunteering during this event. For more information visit our Fees & Passes page. This is part our drop-in program a no-hassle volunteering option for those looking to give a few hours of their time. For other opportunities in volunteering at the Indiana Dunes National Park please visit The Park Connection volunteer page.

Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education, 100 North Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403 (WEEKENDS ONLY)

Trash Trekkers: Visitor Center

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Visitor Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up their b......More

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Visitor Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up their bags. Please leave trash at a trash can on the site you hiked.There will be temporary passes available for those volunteering during this event. For more information visit our Fees & Passes page. This is part our drop-in program a no-hassle volunteering option for those looking to give a few hours of their time. For other opportunities in volunteering at the Indiana Dunes National Park please visit The Park Connection volunteer page.

Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 IN-49, Porter, IN 46304

Trash Trekkers: Douglas Center

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Paul H. Doulas Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up ......More

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Paul H. Doulas Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up their bags. Please leave trash at a trash can on the site you hiked.There will be temporary passes available for those volunteering during this event. For more information visit our Fees & Passes page. This is part our drop-in program a no-hassle volunteering option for those looking to give a few hours of their time. For other opportunities in volunteering at the Indiana Dunes National Park please visit The Park Connection volunteer page.

Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education, 100 North Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403 (WEEKENDS ONLY)

1966 Hiking Challenge: Hike Every Trail in the Park

Hike all of the trails in the national park. The challenge will take place over the course of the summer with each week featuring a new trail. There will be a total of 19 hikes covering 66 miles to honor the year the park was established. Can’t make all of the guided hi......More

Hike all of the trails in the national park. The challenge will take place over the course of the summer with each week featuring a new trail. There will be a total of 19 hikes covering 66 miles to honor the year the park was established. Can’t make all of the guided hikes? Look on our website for a link to 1966 Hiking Challenge.Passes are required. For more information visit our Fees & Passes page.Meet at the Trailhead of the Pinhook Bog (3.0 mi)Be Advised: Visitors are encouraged to bring knee-boots for the ranger-led hike on the Bog Trail. The bog's unusually high water level has flooded a short section of boardwalk that is under approximately 8 inches of water.Getting ThereTrailhead Parking Lot946 North Wozniak Road LaPorte IN 46360Trailhead GPS Coordinates41.621214 -86.850227 (Decimal Degrees)For more information on this or other programs at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore call 219-395-1882 or visit our website and our Facebook page.

946 North Wozniak Road, LaPorte, IN 46360

Trash Trekkers: Visitor Center

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Visitor Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up their b......More

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Visitor Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up their bags. Please leave trash at a trash can on the site you hiked.There will be temporary passes available for those volunteering during this event. For more information visit our Fees & Passes page. This is part our drop-in program a no-hassle volunteering option for those looking to give a few hours of their time. For other opportunities in volunteering at the Indiana Dunes National Park please visit The Park Connection volunteer page.

Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 IN-49, Porter, IN 46304

Trash Trekkers: Douglas Center

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Paul H. Doulas Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up ......More

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Paul H. Doulas Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up their bags. Please leave trash at a trash can on the site you hiked.There will be temporary passes available for those volunteering during this event. For more information visit our Fees & Passes page. This is part our drop-in program a no-hassle volunteering option for those looking to give a few hours of their time. For other opportunities in volunteering at the Indiana Dunes National Park please visit The Park Connection volunteer page.

Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education, 100 North Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403 (WEEKENDS ONLY)

Chellberg Farm Open House

Stop by the historic Chellberg Farm to tour the farmhouse and visit the animals. Rangers and volunteers will be on hand to share the area’s history.Except March 8 (Maple Sugar Time)Passes are required. For more information visit the Fees & Passes page.For more informati......More

Stop by the historic Chellberg Farm to tour the farmhouse and visit the animals. Rangers and volunteers will be on hand to share the area’s history.Except March 8 (Maple Sugar Time)Passes are required. For more information visit the Fees & Passes page.For more information on this or other programs at Indiana Dunes National Park contact us or call (219) 395-1882.This program is sponsored by the Friends of Indiana Dunes a non-profit group that is dedicated to enhancing and foster understanding appreciation and enjoyment of the Indiana Dunes through the sponsorship of special educational programs and events throughout the park. For more information on how to get become a member the Friends of Indiana Dunes' website.

The Bailly Homestead / Chellberg Farm parking lot is located at 618 N Mineral Springs Rd, Porter, IN 46304.

Trash Trekkers: Visitor Center

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Visitor Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up their b......More

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Visitor Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up their bags. Please leave trash at a trash can on the site you hiked.There will be temporary passes available for those volunteering during this event. For more information visit our Fees & Passes page. This is part our drop-in program a no-hassle volunteering option for those looking to give a few hours of their time. For other opportunities in volunteering at the Indiana Dunes National Park please visit The Park Connection volunteer page.

Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 IN-49, Porter, IN 46304

Trash Trekkers: Douglas Center

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Paul H. Doulas Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up ......More

Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the Paul H. Doulas Center to receive trash bags then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free reusable water bottle for filling up their bags. Please leave trash at a trash can on the site you hiked.There will be temporary passes available for those volunteering during this event. For more information visit our Fees & Passes page. This is part our drop-in program a no-hassle volunteering option for those looking to give a few hours of their time. For other opportunities in volunteering at the Indiana Dunes National Park please visit The Park Connection volunteer page.

Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education, 100 North Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403 (WEEKENDS ONLY)

Chellberg Farm Open House

Stop by the historic Chellberg Farm to tour the farmhouse and visit the animals. Rangers and volunteers will be on hand to share the area’s history.Except March 8 (Maple Sugar Time)Passes are required. For more information visit the Fees & Passes page.For more informati......More

Stop by the historic Chellberg Farm to tour the farmhouse and visit the animals. Rangers and volunteers will be on hand to share the area’s history.Except March 8 (Maple Sugar Time)Passes are required. For more information visit the Fees & Passes page.For more information on this or other programs at Indiana Dunes National Park contact us or call (219) 395-1882.This program is sponsored by the Friends of Indiana Dunes a non-profit group that is dedicated to enhancing and foster understanding appreciation and enjoyment of the Indiana Dunes through the sponsorship of special educational programs and events throughout the park. For more information on how to get become a member the Friends of Indiana Dunes' website.

The Bailly Homestead / Chellberg Farm parking lot is located at 618 N Mineral Springs Rd, Porter, IN 46304.