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Indiana Dunes National LakeshoreSnow covered ice along the bare sand of Lake Michigan
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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
News Releases

August 06, 2008
Second Visitor Drowns at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
National park rangers were notified Saturday afternoon, August 2 that a teenage boy was reported missing in Lake Michigan at the Porter Beach area of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. A search and rescue effort was immediately launched.

August 06, 2008
Visitor Drowns at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
National park rangers were notified Sunday afternoon, July 13 that a teenage boy was reported missing in Lake Michigan at the Kemil Beach area of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

August 06, 2008
Powerless Flight Rules Changed at National Lakeshore
The National Park Service has modified some powerless flight (hang gliding) rules at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to protect beach users and recoup permit costs.

April 23, 2008
National Park Service Closes Portage Lakefront Site During Construction
The National Park Service has closed Portage Lakefront site due to construction. This fully accessible site will open to the public in October 2008.

A 3 story round house stacked like a cake with windows all around it taken in 1933  

Did You Know?
“Century of Progress” homes at the 1933-1934 Chicago World’s Fair showcased innovative building materials and designs. In 1935, developer Robert Bartlett moved five of these houses to Beverly Shores. These homes are being restored.

Last Updated: November 17, 2006 at 17:35 EST