Indiana Dunes

UPDATE: As of February 15, 2019, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is now Indiana Dunes National Park!  This post feature photos of our trip to the Indiana Dunes State Park, which remains as-is, but will now be surrounded by a national park.

With sandy beaches and cool, clear water, Indiana Dunes State Park on Lake Michigan is a popular destination for Hoosiers and Chicagoans alike.  On a 93-degree summer day, it’s a hot spot to take the family for swimming, cooking out or just basking in the sun.

Although the areas in the state park near the main parking lots can get pretty crowded, there are 25 miles of Lake Michigan lakeshore in Indiana, so there are plenty of secluded areas as well.

Check out the scene in the photos below then start making your plans for a visit!

indiana dunes state park historic building
indiana dunes state park historic building
indiana dunes state park beach
indiana dunes state park visitors
indiana dunes state park swimmers
indiana dunes state park beach walkers
indiana dunes state park swimmers
indiana dunes state park view of the dunes from water
indiana dunes state park families enjoying
indiana dunes state park
indiana dunes state park
indiana dunes state park creek
indiana dunes state park view
indiana dunes state park lifeguard
indiana dunes state park swimmers in water
indiana dunes state park families in the water
michigan city bridge
buoys on wall
indiana dunes state park

If those pictures got you in the mood for more fun in the sun, maybe you’d like to see some pictures from the Florida Keys (one of our big family road trips in 2018) or if you’ve already been to the Indiana Dunes this summer, maybe you’d like to consider an adventure in another favorite Indiana State Park: Turkey Run.

Been to the Dunes lately? What’s your favorite spot to enjoy them?

Author: Zach Dobson

Zach Dobson is a documentary and commercial photographer based in Indianapolis. He holds a degree in journalism from Indiana University with a concentration in photography. Since starting his business in 2006, Zach has focused on documenting people’s lives and businesses in action. Zach’s client list includes the Indiana Pacers, Coca-Cola, the AARP, ZipCar, Indiana University, Visit Bloomington, Hamilton County Tourism, Land O’Lakes, RIOT LA Comedy Festival, Indianapolis Public Schools, Indiana High School Athletic Association. Zach is a Professional Member of the American Society of Media Photographers [ASMP]. He resides in Carmel, Ind. with his wife and business partner, Courtney, and their five children.

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