Come Visit Us!Experience the beauty and wonder of our national park firsthand. Our park offers guided tours, educational exhibits, and hands-on activities designed to inspire and educate visitors of all ages. Plan your visit today and immerse yourself in our park as your classroom. Field Trips
Videos and More
Virtual tours, educational videos, and activities! 
Hey Fourth Graders
Learn about an initiative that aims to connect fourth graders across the United States to national parks and see them for FREE. 
Professional Development
Learn about professional development activities for educators. 
Other Resources for In-Depth Learning
Dive into the richness of the Indiana Dunes Region. 
Singing Sands Park Newspaper
Educators! We strongly encourage you to review the official trip planner. This guide will help you have an enjoyable, and safe trip. 
University of Chicago Photographic Archive, aep-ilp243, Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library. The diverse ecosystems of the Indiana Dunes have long attracted scientists, educators, and students to study relationships between living and non-living things. An early, prominent researcher and educator of the region was Dr. Henry Chandler Cowles, who published his doctoral dissertation on Lake Michigan dunes ecology in 1899. Introducing the scientific community to the dunes built critical support to protect this irreplaceable landscape. Cowles inspired countless scientists and naturalists, and his legacy of learning in “the field” continues today; Indiana Dunes National Park and park partners host a variety of learning opportunities that continue to celebrate this heritage. Request a Visit! |
Last updated: March 2, 2026