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Indiana Dunes NP, Indiana
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The park features a rare combination of ecosystems, including dunes, wetlands, prairies, and forests, making it one of the most biologically diverse areas in the United States.
The park was established as a national lakeshore in 1966 and was redesignated as a national park in 2019, making it the 61st national park in the United States.
Visitors can enjoy hiking, bird watching, and swimming along the 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline.
The park is located on a major migratory bird route, attracting over 350 species of birds throughout the year.
On a clear day, visitors can see the Chicago skyline from the top of the dunes, even though it's about 50 miles away.
The park is home to over 1,100 native plant species, including some that are rare and endangered.
The dunes were formed over thousands of years by the movement of glaciers and the action of wind and water.
The park's location away from city lights makes it an excellent spot for observing the night sky.
