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Indiana Dunes State Park

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Towering sand dunes rise nearly 200 feet above Lake Michigan's pristine shoreline. Hike the 16.5 miles of trails through diverse ecosystems or relax on the beach with panoramic lake views.
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Chicago

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Chesterton

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Gary

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Hammond

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Mishawaka

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Michigan City

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Rensselaer

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Valparaiso

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