Our favorite hike is the Paul H. Douglas Trail in Indiana Dunes National Park. In just one hike, you get to see several different ecosystems.
West Beach is the most visited beach in Indiana Dunes National Park. 655 vehicles can be kept in the parking lot, so you can get an idea.
There are several hiking trails in the West Beach Area and the Dunes Succession Trail (Diana of the Dunes Dare) is the most popular.
The Tolleston Dunes Trail is located near West Beach. This trail heads through oak savanna, wetlands, and more dunes.
The Portage Lakefront is another very popular place to visit in Indiana Dunes National Park. However, it is located between a huge steel mill.
The Bailly Homestead is a National Historic Landmark. Joseph Bailly de Messein was one of the first settlers in the area.