Indiana Dune National Lakeshore in Indiana.

Indiana Dune National Lakeshore in Indiana.

Indiana Dune National Lakeshore in Indiana.

Is Chicago closing in on you? #OptOutside to Indiana Dune National Lakeshore in Indiana. About an hour drive away, this scenic area hugs 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whether you enjoy scouting for rare species of birds or flying kites on the sandy beach, the national lakeshore's 15,000 acres will continually enchant you.  Hikers will enjoy 50 miles of trails over rugged dunes, mysterious wetlands, sunny prairies, meandering rivers and peaceful forests.