Indiana Dunes National Park

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See. Lake Michigan View the lake from Lakefront Drive or Dunbar Ave. Parking lot for spectacular views, even Chicago's skyline on clear days. Mt. Baldy Observe the moving southface from the parking lot; it shifts significantly in windy years. Inland Marsh Overlook Accessible boardwalk leads to a vast marsh, ideal for birdwatching during migration. Century of Progress Homes See five unique homes from the 1933 World's Fair, displaying the future of housing.

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OutsideOct 15, 2026

National Parks Are Offering Free Off-Road Wheelchairs. It’s a Game Changer for Families Like Mine.

More than two dozen park sites, including all five of Utah's national parks, now provide adaptive trail equipment. For my son and me, this growing trend meant hiking together without having to turn back.

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National GeographicJul 21

Everything you should know about Indiana Dunes National Park

Discover one of America’s most biodiverse landscapes, where towering dunes, rare orchids, sandy beaches, and more than 60 miles of trails create an unexpectedly rich escape along Lake Michigan.

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Smithsonian MagazineJul 10, 2025

Seven Mysteries You Can Explore in America's National Parks

From unexplained phenomena to baffling disappearances, follow the clues while discovering our country’s treasured protected areas

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  • Mount BaldySightSand dune where boy fell
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  • Mesa Top LoopTrailMesa Verde National Park, United StatesOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
  • Far View SitesSightMesa Verde National Park, United StatesOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
  • Mesa Verde MuseumMuseumMesa Verde National Park, United StatesMuseum highlights park history
  • Long House LoopTrailMesa Verde National Park, United StatesWorthwhile excursion
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