Nature & Outdoors
DIG THE DUNES
Comprehensive online guide to area trails and beaches
ONLINE RESOURCE
DUNELAND SKI & SOCIAL CLUB
Skiers and non-skiers are all welcome with scheduled events and meet-ups throughout the year ranging from local, regional and international ski trips to summer parties and more
CHESTERTON, IN
FRIENDSHIP BOTANIC GARDENS
Outdoor event venue home to a stunning variety of wildlife and diverse natural habitats with multiple dog-friendly trails and pathways winding throughout the grounds
MICHIGAN CITY, IN
GABIS ARBORETUM
300 acres of magnificent landscapes featuring a restored prairie, display gardens, wetlands and miles of hiking trails through woodlands, also host to musical events and public educational programs
VALPARAISO, IN
SHIRLEY HEINZE LAND TRUST
Nature preserves throughout Northwest Indiana featuring a unique variety of natural communities including dune-and-swale, oak savanna, woodlands, prairies and wetland ecosystems
VALPARAISO, IN
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK
A rich mosaic of habitats along 15 miles of Lake Michigan coast with over 50 miles of trails through over 15,000 acres
PORTER, IN
IUN COMMUNITY GARDEN
The garden is open to all members of the campus and public as well as offering free educational sessions and events
GARY, IN
KANKAKEE SANDS
8,400 acres of prairies and wetlands home to 70 species of butterflies, more than 900 species of moths, dragonflies, bees, frogs, lizards, snakes, badger and bison
MOROCCO, IN
LAKE COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
11 parks with over 100 miles of trails and offering events and educational programs for all ages
LAKE COUNTY, IN
LAPORTE COUNTY PARKS
Dedicated to providing quality recreational opportunities and outdoor experiences for all ages with many opportunities for recreation, entertainment, and exploration
LAPORTE COUNTY, IN
PORTER COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
Committed to providing a gateway into the natural beauty of our area through programs and parks
PORTER COUNTY, IN
SANDY OAK RANCH
Unique animal encounters and opportunity to be immersed in nature while connecting with wildlife
LAKE VILLAGE, IN
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