February 06, 2012
Teens Learn Kayaking Skills for Indiana Dunes Program
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE: Two dozen teens participating in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore’s ParKids program spent much of a recent Saturday in an indoor pool learning the basics of kayaking.
January 25, 2012
BRUSH PILES TO BE BURNED AT NATIONAL LAKESHORE
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE: National Park Service firefighters will burn brush piles this winter at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The burn piles are at the national lakeshore’s Mnoké Prairie on Beam Street west of US Highway 20. Approximately 100 piles of cut brush from prairie restoration work will be burned. Controlled burning of the brush piles in the winter months reduces the amount of hazardous fuels on the prairie in the dry spring months.
January 10, 2012
Housing Needed for National Lakeshore’s Summer Employees
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE: The National Park Service is in serious need of short-term housing near Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore for the summer’s seasonal workforce of park rangers, guides, maintenance workers, and research aids, according to Superintendent Constantine Dillon.
January 06, 2012
Summer Jobs Available at National Lakeshore
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE: The National Park Service has seasonal employment opportunities available for the summer of 2012 at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Applications are now being accepted for a variety of positions including Park Guides, Biological Science Technicians, Laborers and Custodial Workers. Most summer seasonal jobs run from mid-May to early-September and require work in an outdoor setting. Jobs with the National Park Service are often very competitive and you must be a United States citizen to work for the Federal Government.
December 23, 2011
Celebrate King Holiday at National Lakeshore
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE: Join the celebration at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education. Enjoy a program about national parks that tell Dr. King’s story, and participate in a community service project outside the center.
December 20, 2011
Four Artists-in-Residence Unveil Work at Indiana Dunes
A long legacy of art in the National Parks continued at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore when four artists unveiled their visual interpretations of the park during a brief ceremony on December 12th in the park’s visitor center. Mark Burkett (Mooresville, IN), Susan Henshaw (Union Pier, MI), Nancie King Mertz (Chicago, IL), and Jeannie McLeish (Mooresville, IN) each presented artwork created during their stays as Artists-in-Residence this past summer. Accepting their work on behalf of the park was Superintendent Costa Dillon.
December 20, 2011
Winterfest at National Lakeshore
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE: Embrace winter and have some fun at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore’s Winterfest Celebration from 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 7 at the Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education.
December 19, 2011
Christmas Bird Count at National Lakeshore
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE: On December 28, join in at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and be part of the longest running Citizen Science survey in the world: the Audubon’s 112th annual Christmas Bird Count. Counts are taking place across the country from December 14, 2011 to January 5, 2012. Tens of thousands of participants, from beginner to expert, will help provide critical data on population trends and have a lot of fun while doing it. “Each volunteer observer is an important contributor, helping to shape the overall direction of bird conservation,” says Geoff LeBaron, National Audubon's Christmas Bird Count Director.
December 19, 2011
Teen Program Offered at National Lakeshore
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE: Calling all teens living near Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore! Reduce your “screen time” and join the National Park Service in doing some “green time” with the ParKids Youth Volunteer Corps.
December 09, 2011
Artist-in-Residence Unveil Work at National Lakeshore
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE: Four artists, who worked as Artists-In-Residence this past year at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, will unveil their visual interpretations of the park at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, December 12, at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center. Mark Burkett, Susan Henshaw, Nancie King Mertz, and Jeanne McLeish will each present their artwork to the park and discuss their experience as an Artist-In-Residence at the national lakeshore.
December 01, 2011
National Lakeshore Pilots New Program for High Schools
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE: Two environmental science classes from North Manchester High School will be guinea pigs for new education activities at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore’s Dunes Learning Center on December 5-6.
November 07, 2011
Body Found on Beach at National Lakeshore
PORTER, Indiana: National park rangers were notified by a visitor early this afternoon that a human body had been found on the Lake Michigan shoreline in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore near Central Avenue. Upon investigation, it was determined to be a male. The Central Avenue area of the national lakeshore had been closed due to impacts of recent storms.
October 31, 2011
Park Prescription: Take a Hike and Call me in the Morning
WASHINGTON – Amid the twin crises of health care and a tough economy, national parks and protected lands are a largely unrealized source of public health benefits. National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis says, “Being outdoors has positive effects on health that don’t cost a dime.”
October 24, 2011
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO CONDUCT PRESCRIBED BURNS
PORTER, Indiana: The National Park Service (NPS) will conduct six prescribed burns this fall at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Carefully planned and closely monitored burns remove accumulated dead plant material under controlled conditions, significantly reducing the threat of uncontrolled wildland fires in and near the national lakeshore. These burns also promote the healthy growth of native plants that support the variety and abundance of birds and animals found in these natural areas.
October 11, 2011
East State Park Road Closed Through Winter for Reconstruction
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN - East State Park Road will be closed for reconstruction beginning Monday, October 31, 2011. The Federal Highway Administration expects the road to be closed through May 2012.
October 04, 2011
National Park Service Reminds Hunters NO Hunting in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Porter, Indiana: The National Park Service would like to remind hunters that while hunting season has started in Indiana, no hunting of any kind is permitted within Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. This prohibition applies regardless of land ownership, to any property within the boundaries of the national lakeshore. It is the hunters’ responsibility to ensure that they are not hunting within park boundaries.
September 16, 2011
National Park Service Seeks Public Comments on Porter Brickyard Trail
Porter IN: The National Park Service has released the draft Porter Brickyard Trail Environmental Assessment for Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and is seeking public comment. Each unit of the national park system is driven by federal enabling legislation and this assessment is needed to ensure the Porter Brickyard Trail is in harmony with the legislative intent of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The Porter Brickyard Environmental Assessment evaluates three possible alternatives in depth. These alternatives explore a range of options for the route of the trail through the National Lakeshore that meets park purposes and objectives while protecting park resources and minimizing impacts. All alternatives are consistent with applicable NPS laws, policies, and regulations.
September 12, 2011
National Park Service Offers World’s Fair House Tours
Join a National Park Service Ranger at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore for a tour of five historic homes from the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. These free tours are offered by reservation only on Saturday, October 22nd, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Each tour lasts one hour and fifteen minutes and includes an inside look at the Cypress Log Cabin, House of Tomorrow, Florida Tropical, Armco Ferro House, and the Wieboldt-Rostone home.
September 08, 2011
DUNELAND HERITAGE DAYS FESTIVAL AT NATIONAL LAKESHORE
Explore and celebrate our shared heritage at the Duneland Heritage Days Festival on September 17 and 18, 2011 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Located at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore’s historic Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm. This free event features authentic music, dance, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and traditional foods for the whole family. Kids can complete special activities and earn junior ranger, firefighter, and archeologist patches. Parking for the event is located across from the Chellberg Farm on Mineral Springs Road in Porter, Indiana.
August 11, 2011
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WORKS WITH GROUND WORK GARY TEENS FOR SUMMER JOBS AND GREEN CAREERS
Porter, IN. Not every teen is taking the summer off to hang out at the beach. Members of the Gary Green Team are working hard to improve the potential of their neighborhood including Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
July 11, 2011
NRDC Report Confirms that Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has Regions Cleanest Beaches
Porter, IN: The National Resources Defense Council’s (NRDC) recently released Testing the Waters 2011 Report shows that Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore beaches are rarely affect by pollution and are among the cleanest beaches in Indiana. Two Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore beach sites have had only one day of health advisory in 2010. Mt. Baldy, Lake View, Central, and the other Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore rarely exceed standards and are at the bottom of the list in terms of days of non-attainment.
July 08, 2011
July Workshops to Nurture Young Science Educators
The National Park Service in partnership with the Dunes Learning Center is offering a series of educator workshops, “Nurturing Young Scientists,” July 18 – 22, at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
July 06, 2011
National Park Service Seeks Public Comment on Cowles Bog Project
The National Park Service is preparing an Environmental Assessment for a restoration project at Cowles Bog Wetland Complex located within Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The NPS is seeking public input on the proposed project and will hold a public meeting on Wednesday July 20, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Park Meeting Room located at 1100 N. Mineral Springs Road in Porter, Indiana.
June 16, 2011
Fireworks Prohibited at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore - 2011
Porter, IN-As we approach the July 4 holiday, the National Park Service reminds the public that fireworks of any kind are prohibited in all areas of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
June 15, 2011
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Superintendent Holds Annual Meetings
There is always something happening at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. If you would like to find out more about the park, or let the National Park Service know what you think, you are invited to attend one of the Open Forums with the Superintendent.
June 09, 2011
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Superintendent Receives Meritorious Service Award
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore superintendent, Costa Dillon, has been awarded the Meritorious Service Award of the Department of the Interior. The presentation was made by National Park Service Deputy Director Mickey Fearn.
June 07, 2011
DOUGLAS CENTER’S SILVER CELEBRATION AT NATIONAL LAKESHORE
Join in the festivities at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore for the Silver Celebration of the Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education on June 25th from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly event celebrates both the 25th anniversary of the Douglas Center and "Leave No Child Inside" month.
June 02, 2011
COUNTY LINE ROAD BRIDGE IN MILLER CLOSED THURSDAY TO SUNDAY
Porter, In- The United States Department of Federal Highways will close County Line Road Bridge in Miller to traffic early Thursday morning June 2 and will remain closed until early Sunday morning June 5, 2011.
May 26, 2011
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORES’ WEST BEACH HONORED BEST BEACH FOR FAMILIES
Porter, IN.– Parents Magazine has named West Beach at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore as one of America’s “Ten Best Beaches for Families 2011.”
May 17, 2011
Interpretation and Education Plan for National Lakeshore Completed
The National Park Service has completed a new long-range plan designed to guide the interpretive and educational programs and media at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
May 03, 2011
DEMONSTRATORS AND VENDORS WANTED FOR INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE’S DUNELAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
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April 12, 2011
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND PORTER HEALTH SYSTEM LAUNCH PARK PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM AT INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE
No abstract supplied.
April 07, 2011
CELEBRATE NATIONAL PARK WEEK AT CHICAGOS NATIONAL PARK
No need to make plane reservations to visit a national park during national park week 2011. You do not even have to drive a car, the South Shore Line train goes to Chicago’s closest national park everyday: Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Make healthy plans to come on out to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and celebrate National Park Week 2011. There’s a lot to do for your health and the health of the park. You can help improve the health of the park’s plant community by volunteering on April 16, then join us with our partner Porter Health Systems for an exciting announcement on April 21, and finish the week with Junior Rangers to Get Out and Move on April 23.
April 07, 2011
CELEBRATE NATIONAL PARK WEEK AT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NATIONAL PARK
Make healthy plans to come on out to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and celebrate National Park Week 2011. There’s a lot to do for your health and the health of the park. You can improve the health of the park’s plant community by volunteering on April 16, then join us with our partner Porter Health Systems for an exciting announcement on April 21, and finish the week with Junior Rangers to Get Out and Move on April 23.
March 23, 2011
Great Lakes Invasive Plant Management Plan / Environmental Assessment
No abstract supplied.
March 21, 2011
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO CONDUCT CONTROLLED BURNS
No abstract supplied.
March 21, 2011
Short Closures Planned On U.S. 12 in Porter
No abstract supplied.
February 18, 2011
NATIONAL PARK FEE PROGRAM MAKES IMPROVEMENTS TO LAKE VIEW COMFORT STATION POSSIBLE
No abstract supplied.
February 11, 2011
HOW TO APPLY FOR A NATIONAL PARK SERVICE SUMMER SEASONAL JOBS AT INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE
If you are just gaining skills to help you succeed in the world of work or if you are well along the path, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has seasonal employment opportunities available for the summer of 2011. A national park is like a city with a university and there are an amazing collection of jobs that have to be filled. Jobs with the National Park Service are often very competitive and the application process for federal jobs is unlike applying for a job somewhere else. Applications are now being accepted for a variety of positions which typically work in an outdoor setting. All positions are open to United States Citizens only. Currently there are three programs where we are seeking students to experts to apply.
February 11, 2011
NPS SEEKING ASSISTANCE IN SEARCH FOR MISSING WOMAN
Porter , IN- During a routine evening closure of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore’s Mt. Baldy parking area on Monday February 7th, a patrol ranger came upon an unoccupied 2003 Ford Windstar minivan in the lot after hours. A search of the trails in the immediate area was unsuccessful in locating the vehicle’s occupants.. After further investigation it was determined that the registered owner of the vehicle was a 47 year -old woman reported missing from the Indianapolis area. Through Monday evening a further search of the area and vehicle was done without any success. Information gathered from the vehicle in the form of a hand written note indicated the vehicle was broken down.
