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Special Event
Event
First Day of Spring Hike
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Fee:
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.Location: LAT/LONG: 42.000000, -87.000000
Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education, 100 North Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403
Dates & Times
Date:
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Time:
1:30 PM
Duration:
2 hours
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Hike
Walk
Description
Join a ranger in the tranquil Miller Woods for a hike to celebrate the first day of Spring. Soak in the fresh air and delight in the first woodland blooms of the season. The Paul H. Douglas Trail in Miller Woods, meanders around wetlands, sand dunes, and through a lush black oak savanna. Be prepared for muddy conditions.
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.
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.
For more information on this or other programs at Indiana Dunes National Park, call 219-395-1882 or check the park's website.
More information
Reservation or Registration: No
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