Dogs love to explore the outdoors, and a national park can seem like the perfect place to take your pup on an adventure. While most national parks do allow dogs, it’s important to know which ones and ...

The 20 best state parks in Michigan to explore and discover nature and history, from beaches to mountains and incredible fall ...

Just an hour from Chicago, Indiana Dunes National Park stretches along Lake Michigan’s southern shore—its 15,000 acres of beach, forest, and wetland feel far removed from the city. And even though ...

Visitors at Indiana Dunes National Park are on their own for the foreseeable future amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. It's a beautiful time to visit Indiana Dunes National Park, just don't ...

There’s nothing quite like packing up the car, grabbing some road trip snacks, and hitting the open road with your kids. One ...

When you mention taking a beach vacation in Indiana, most people respond with a look that suggests you’ve completely lost your marbles. The Hoosier State isn’t exactly famous for its coastal ...

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PORTER COUNTY, Ind. — A father and son from Chicagoland drowned Saturday afternoon while swimming in Lake Michigan at a beach in Northwest Indiana. According to the Indiana Department of Natural ...

Editor's Note: The NWS issued a high swim risk Monday, with dangerously high waves and life-threatening swimming conditions at Lake Michigan beaches in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. A father and son ...

The Indiana Dunes in northern Indiana tower almost 200 feet above Lake Michigan and have formed over thousands of years. It's also a spot to enjoy miles of sandy beaches and nature preserves. Here's a ...