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- Hi, I'm Paul Labovitz.
I'm the superintendent at Indiana Dunes National Park.
With COVID-19 spreading across the country,
I know you're anxious to get outside
and the Indiana Dunes is ready to accommodate you.
We have 15,000 acres of pristine beaches, woodlands,
wetlands, and of course, dunes.
But even though the State of Indiana and our parks are open,
we're not out of the woods yet.
It's more important than ever
that we work together to be safe.
- But that means we have to take necessary precautions.
My name is Mickey Rea, the Property Manager
at Indiana Dunes States Park.
Our mission is to conserve, manage,
and interpret our resources
while creating memorable experiences for everyone.
But that means we all need to listen to the guidelines
laid out by our local, states, and federal leaders.
While enjoying the Indiana Dunes,
we ask that you consider those around you.
Respect social distancing by staying
at least six feet away from other guests.
Wear a mask when possible and always remember
to wash your hands frequently and thoroughly.
If a beach is crowded or full,
consider traveling to one of our other nine instead.
Always stay on a designated trail and if you have trash,
take it with you or throw it in a designated receptacle.
- As long as we adhere to these simple guidelines,
the Indiana Dunes will continue
to be a great outdoor destination.
My name is Lorelei Weimer
and I am the Executive Director of Indiana Dunes Tourism.
Restaurants, hotels, and attractions
throughout the Indiana Dunes area have already started
to open their doors for visitors like you.
They are implementing new sanitation practices
as well as adhering to Governor Holcombs's
Back on Track Indiana Plan.
We know these are strange times,
but we hope that you'll respect each business's policies
such as reduced capacity and mask requirements.
These practices are in place for your safety
as well as their employees' safety.
The last thing we wanna do is close the Indiana Dunes,
but our primary concern is your wellbeing
as well as ours, so let's work together
to keep all of us safe.
- We love Indiana Dunes and we're in this together.