First Day of Spring Hike

Indiana Dunes National Park

Special Event
  • Mar 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
  • Fees apply

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

Fees

Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.

Location

Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education, 100 North Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403

Latitude and Longitude 42.000000, -87.000000

Schedule

Date:

Mar 22, 2025

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Contact Information

Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
219-395-1882
Contact Us

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Hike
  • Walk
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