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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education

Park Facility

Trail Map

Latitude

Longitude

Street Address

Douglas Center Miller Woods Trail 041.36.22N 087.16.02W 20N Lake Street Miller, 46403
 

Visitor Activities:

  • Hike the Miller Woods Trail
  • Attend scheduled programs for groups presented by the national lakeshore & Lake County Solid Waste Management 

Facilities:

  • Building open for scheduled groups
  • Miller Woods area open, 7 a.m. to dusk, daily
  • Parking for cars
  • Information board listing current park activities
 

Fun Facts:

  • Building named after U.S. Senator Paul H. Douglas
 

Driving Direction:

  1. Starting at Highways 80/94, go north on IN-51/Ripley Street for 1 mile
  2. Turn left (west) on Melton Road/US-20, go 1 3/10 mile
  3. Turn right (north) on Lake Street, go 6/10 mile
  4. Turn right into parking lot (after first underpass)
 
image of a map with route highlighted to the Douglas Center
two horses pulling a machine use to rake hay with a farmer riding on the rake  

Did You Know?
In 1972, Chellberg Farm became part of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. In the mid-1800s many Swedes settled in Porter County. Three generations of Chellbergs farmed this land.

Last Updated: May 22, 2008 at 11:13 EST