Meet at Paul H. Doug,as Center for Environmental Education for Flying for Freedom: Untold Stories of the Tuskegee Airmen, a powerful documentary honoring the African-American pilots who broke barriers and served heroically in World War II. Experience their courage in combat and their fight for justice at home in this unforgettable tribute to our nation’s heroes.

For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to www.nps.gov/indu

Today is a “Fee Free” in Americas National Parks. On this Veterans Day. Celebrate our Veterans at the Indiana Dunes National Park.

This “fee free” day does NOT apply to the Indiana Dunes State Park.

Strap on your hiking shoes and join a Naturalist, to not only see beautiful views, but to learn more about both the natural and cultural history of the Indiana Dunes State Park as you explore one of our tallest Dunes.

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of Indiana

Join us for an exciting art project featuring a natural material that's plentiful in the fall — leaves! Create stunning artwork using easy techniques that anyone can master!

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of Indiana

FRIENDS of Indiana Dunes sponsor the supplies needed for this family fun event.

From the Nature Center, walk with a naturalist as they tell the story of the SS JD Marshall that sank in a storm near the Beach Pavilion over a hundred years ago.

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of Indiana

FRIENDS of Indiana Dunes happily provided additional support for the remodeling of the JD Marshall Exhibit within the Nature Center.

From the Nature Center, walk with a naturalist to take a closer look at interesting things happening in the woods and wetlands this autumn.

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of Indiana

Stop by the Nature Center any time for this fun Fall game. Bring a camera or smart phone to “focus” on capturing images from our list. Prizes awarded!

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of Indiana

FRIENDS of Indiana Dunes proudly supply the prizes awarded for this Photo Scavenger Hunt.

Meet the naturalist at the Beach Pavilion for a peaceful evening hike up to the Bird Observation Platform. The moon won’t be full but well on its way! If weather doesn’t permit, the walk will be altered with same starting location. Stairs are necessary to reach Trail 3. The platform has a ramp.

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of Indiana

The ADA compliant accessible ramp on the Bird Observation Tower is one of the many accessibility projects provided by FRIENDS of Indiana Dunes.

This is a fun moderate 2-mile trek along Trail 7 to the beach and back. Along the way you will discover what makes our sand special and the natural and cultural history of some of the mysteries that wash ashore.

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of Indiana

Join the naturalist in the Nature Center auditorium for a chat about which amphibians call the dunes home. Great chance to get a pic with one of the state park’s ambassador animals!

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of Indiana

FRIENDS of Indiana Dunes support all nutritional and health needs of the ambassador animals at the Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center.

Meet the Naturalist at the Beach Overflow Lot (next to the Main Gate) to hike one of the trails less traveled. Trail 3 is a moderate hike through rare savanna habitat!

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of Indiana

Be on the lookout in the campground for a Park Naturalist. They may have something fun and interesting with them. Be sure to ask about weekend events.

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of Indiana

Slither over to the Nature Center to see some snakes up-close as you face your fears and learn about why they are so amazing!

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of Indiana

FRIENDS of Indiana Dunes support all nutritional and health needs of the ambassador animals at the Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center.

A hike or a talk, it will be naturalist’s choice! This wreck is Indiana’s first underwater nature preserve! Learn all about the shipwreck that lies at the bottom of Lake Michigan, not too far from our shore. Ask the Nature Center front desk for details.

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of Indiana

FRIENDS of Indiana Dunes happily provided additional support for the remodeling of the JD Marshall Exhibit within the Nature Center.

Come learn about the ambassador animals at the Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education! Find out why they're special, what they eat, where they live, and how park staff cares for them. Visit and find answers to these questions and more!

For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to www.nps.gov/indu

FRIENDS of Indiana Dunes support all nutritional and health needs of the ambassador animals at the Indiana Dunes National Park - Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education.

Stop by the historic Chellberg Farm to tour the farmhouse and visit the animals. Rangers and volunteers will be on site to share the area’s history.

For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to www.nps.gov/indu

Many of the supplies and materials needed for this program are made available by Friends of Indiana Dunes.

Join us at the Nature Center’s auditorium to make a simple leaf press to hold your autumn leaves! Have a donut while you craft!! While supplies last.

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of Indiana

FRIENDS of Indiana Dunes happily provided the needed craft materials as well as the donuts for this family fun program.

Meander through a color swept forest along the Bailly Homestead / Chellberg Farm Trail with a ranger. Admire the vibrant fall colors of the maple and oak trees of the region.

For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to www.nps.gov/indu

Stop by the historic Chellberg Farm to tour the farmhouse and visit the animals. Volunteers will be on site to share the area’s history. After the open house (4:00pm - 4:30pm), feel free to help the volunteers feed the resident farm animals.

For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to www.nps.gov/indu

Many of the supplies and materials (including animal care) needed for these programs are made available by FRIENDS of Indiana Dunes.

Friday, October 24th

2:00pm - “Campground Rove” Be on the lookout for a park naturalist in the campground. They may have something interesting with them. Be sure to ask about our Halloween happenings!

6:30pm - “Trivia and S’mores!” Join us at the Campground Shelter for some fun Dunes trivia! Win and get a prize! We will also have a campfire and s’mores to kick off our Howl’oween!

Saturday, October 25th “HALLOWEEN FUN!”

10:00am – “Woods on Wheels!” Located in the Campground Parking Lot, Indiana Woods on Wheels is a traveling interactive exhibit that provides information about the Hoosier state’s most renewable resource, our forests. Visitors will feel as if they have been transported to the woods as soon as they enter.

1:00pm-2:00pm - “Pumpkin Decorating!” Bring the kids to the Nature Center’s fire ring for some pumpkin decorating fun! Free pumpkins are provided while supplies last, thanks to FRIENDS of Indiana Dunes!

12:00pm-3:00pm - “Hayrides” Rides start at the campground gate and will go to the beach and back- fun for all ages! Tickets available at the campground gate. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

3:30pm-5:30pm “Trick-or-Treating” Our annual tradition takes place this afternoon! Bring your ghouls and goblins for some trick-or-treating fun in the park’s campground.

3:30pm-5:30pm - “Campsite Decorating Contest” Judges will determine the spookiest, most creative, and funniest campsites. Campers and visitors can cast their vote for our People’s Choice Award by visiting the Friends of Indiana Dunes table, located near the campground gate, winners will be announced at 6:00pm following trick-or-treating from FRIENDS table. Prizes provided by FRIENDS of Indiana Dunes.

6:30pm - “Spine-Chilling Spider Hunt Night Hike” At the Nature Center you will discover fascinating facts about our 8-legged friends. Then go on a hunt in the dark to search for these amazing creatures.

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of Indiana

FRIENDS of Indiana Dunes proudly sponsor and supply the prizes awarded for this annual family friendly event.

Join the Midwest Rail Rangers on the South Shore Line and learn about the sights outside the window, including the south side of Chicago, the historic steel-making area of Northwest Indiana, and the Indiana Dunes National Park.

East Bound, Train # 503: Millennium Station, Chicago to South Bend Station (8:30 am–11:38 am)

West Bound, train # 506: South Bend Station to Millennium Station, Chicago (1:14 pm–2:27 pm)

The program is provided at no additional cost to passengers, however those riding must purchase a valid train ticket. Passengers can hop on, or off, at various locations along the route. Train schedules may change, check mysouthshoreline.com for updates.

For more information visit railrangers.org and select "Upcoming Programs."

Be on the lookout in the campground for a Park Naturalist. They may have something fun and interesting with them. Be sure to ask about weekend events.

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of Indiana

Join the Naturalist at the Nature Center to help fill all the bird feeders and play this fun game. Prizes awarded!

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of Indiana

FRIENDS of Indiana Dunes proudly supply all bird feed and seed, feeders, guidebooks, the water feature and the audio amplification associated with the wildlife observation room.

Slither over to the Nature Center to see some snakes up-close as you face your fears and learn about why they are so amazing!

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of Indiana

FRIENDS of Indiana Dunes support all nutritional and health needs of the ambassador animals at the Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center.

Visit the Nature Center to visit with our resident turtles up-close!

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of Indiana

FRIENDS of Indiana Dunes support all nutritional and health needs of the ambassador animals at the Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center.

Come learn about the ambassador animals at the Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education! Find out why they're special, what they eat, where they live, and how park staff cares for them. Visit and find answers to these questions and more!

For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to www.nps.gov/indu

FRIENDS of Indiana Dunes support all nutritional and health needs of the ambassador animals at the Indiana Dunes National Park - Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education.

Stop by the historic Chellberg Farm to tour the farmhouse and visit the animals. Rangers and volunteers will be on site to share the area’s history.

For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to www.nps.gov/indu

Many of the supplies and materials needed for this program are made available by Friends of Indiana Dunes.

From the Nature Center, take a walk with a naturalist to find out what the plants/animals/fungi are all doing this time of year.

For more information, call the State Park Nature Center at: 219-926-1390, Check out their FaceBook Page, OR go to: Indiana Dunes State Park - State of Indiana

Stop by the historic Chellberg Farm to tour the farmhouse and visit the animals. Volunteers will be on site to share the area’s history. After the open house (4:00pm - 4:30pm), feel free to help the volunteers feed the resident farm animals.

For more information, please call Indiana Dunes National Park at (219) 395-1882, check out their FaceBook page, or go to www.nps.gov/indu

Many of the supplies and materials (including animal care) needed for these programs are made available by FRIENDS of Indiana Dunes.

Work with a ranger and fellow volunteers to help care for the park’s historic farm. Dress comfortably and get ready to roll up your sleeves - work gloves and equipment will be provided. Meet at Bailly Homestead/Chellberg Farm parking lot.

For more information, please call: (219) 221-7098 or go to indu_volunteer@nps.gov.

Many of the supplies and materials need for this volunteer opportunity are made available by Friends of Indiana Dunes.