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(NP & SP) Solar Eclipse Viewing

Two opportunities to view the Solar Eclipse!

Join Indiana Dunes National Park Interpretive staff at the West Beach Visitor Contact Station from 10:00am to 4:00pm to enjoy this astronomical event. Please come prepared with your own Eclipse Safety Glasses as only a Limited quantity will be available. There will be a special Jr. Ranger booklet at the event for the eclipse.

Plan ahead and get a pair of Eclipse Safety Glasses at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center for a small donation to the FRIENDS of Indiana Dunes. While supplies lasts!

For more information, please contact the Indiana Dunes National Park or call: 219-395-1882.

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At the Indiana Dunes State Park from 11:30am to 3:00pm, enjoy this opportunity to see an ALMOST (96%) total solar eclipse on the beach. Volunteers, FRIENDS’ members and naturalists will be setup in tents on the east side of our Beach Pavilion selling stellar snacks, answering questions and guiding you through safe viewing of this amazing phenomenon.

FRIENDS of Indiana Dunes will be offering an “Eclipse Themed” Snack Booth. Your donation will support future special events at Indiana Dunes State Park.

For more information, please call the Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390.

NOTE: The eclipse will start at 12:51pm and reach its maximum at 2:08pm. The eclipse will be done at 3:22pm.