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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshorewetlands at Kampinos National Park in Poland with grasses and trees growing out of the water
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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Plan A Field Trip

There are three basic types of field trips to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

Self Guided trips

  • You coordinate the transportation, supervision, educational, and recreational opportunities.
  • Check out the Self Guided section where we have provided some samples and suggestions. Before you come, let us know so we can alert you to special concerns about the area you will be visiting. ...more
  • West Beach Educational fee waiver instructions
 
Ranger Guided trips
 
Residential/Overnight trip

Residential experiences are available through our partner Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center that is located within the national lakeshore. ...more

water color painting of a wetland  

Did You Know?
Poet Carl Sandburg and Artist Frank Dudley were inspired by the dunes. Today, through the park's Artist-in-Residence program, artists come to the dunes to create and share their work.

Last Updated: October 03, 2007 at 17:23 EST