USA Today names Indiana Dunes one of nation’s top 10 state parks
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- Published: Tuesday, 07 April 2015 19:31
INDIANAPOLIS - USA Today has named Indiana Dunes State Park one of the nation’s “10 Best State Parks.”
A panel of experts nominated 20 state parks to be considered for the 10 Best list. USA Today then encouraged the public to vote during March. Indiana Dunes State Park finished seventh. It was promoted in USA Today and online at 10best.com/awards/travel/best-
The park celebrated the honor by inviting the public to a celebration, including free cake, Tuesday (April 7) at the park’s nature center, according to Brandt Baughman, property manager.
“Many people, especially those from outside the area, don’t realize what a jewel the park is until they see it for themselves, Baughman said. “We hope this recognition encourages people to come visit and experience the park for the first time.”
With more than 6,000 state parks nationwide, it is excellent that experts and the public recognized the uniqueness and wonder of the dunes, said Lorelei Weimer, Indiana Dunes Tourism executive director.
“We are so fortunate to have a natural wonder in Porter County, and it’s great to see Indiana Dunes State Park getting the national recognition it deserves,” Weimer said.
USA Today previously chose Indiana Dunes State Park as the best place to hike in Indiana and one of the top 51 places to hike in the nation. The park has also been recognized as a great destination by CNN, Parent’s magazine and National Geographic.
Indiana Dunes State Park (stateparks.IN.gov/2980.htm) is at 1600 North 25 E. Chesterton, 46304.
