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News Release Date: July 23, 2021
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of Miller Woods at dusk along this moderately strenuous 2-mile hike to the beach. A shuttle bus will be available to bring hikers back to their cars at the center. Bring along bug repellent, water, and a flashlight. We recommend that hikers wear long pants and close-toed shoes on this trail.
The Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education is located in the western portion of the national park at 100 North Lake Street, about one mile north of U.S. Highway 12 in the Miller section of Gary. For more information on this or other programs at Indiana Dunes National Park, call 219-395- 1821 or check the park’s website at www.nps.gov/indu.
The Indiana Dunes National Park is one of 423 units of the National Park System ranging from Yellowstone to the Statue of Liberty. Located in Northwest Indiana, the park includes 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and 15,000 acres of biodiverse beaches, woods, prairies, and marshes. Over 2 million visitors come to the Indiana Dunes each year.
Last updated: July 23, 2021