15 Miles of Beach at Indiana Dunes - U.S. National Park Service
15 Miles of Beach at Indiana Dunes The sandy Lake Michigan shoreline varies from dunes over 125 feet high to short marram grass topped dunes. Fifteen miles of national lakeshore …
Beach-Going & Swimming - Indiana Dunes National Park (U.S.
Whether it's enjoying a summer sunset stroll or marveling at the arctic beauty of Lake Michigan's shelf ice, you can enjoy the beach in all seasons. There are several beach parking lots along …
Swimming at Indiana Dunes West Beach - U.S. National Park Service
Jun 27, 2022 · Swimming at Indiana Dunes West Beach Indiana Dunes National Park Fifteen miles of sandy beach along the southern shore of Lake Michigan offer a wide variety of …
West Beach at Indiana Dunes National Park
Jun 4, 2024 · Hike the West Beach Trails. Enjoy the sweeping views of Lake Michigan from the top of the Dunes Succession Trail stairs. Nearby Beaches. Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk; …
Sandy Coast Landforms - U.S. National Park Service
Dec 11, 2019 · Dunes. Dunes are critical to the health and sustainability of sandy beaches. The primary dune ridge (foredunes) lies adjacent to the shoreline. Secondary dune fields may lie …
Sand Dunes - Cape Cod National Seashore (U.S. National Park …
May 15, 2015 · Coastal dunes make up roughly one third of the Cape Cod National Seashore, covering approximately 8,500 acres from Chatham to Provincetown. Dunes predominate on …
Dune Communities - U.S. National Park Service
Sep 30, 2024 · The beaches of Gulf Islands National Seashore are vegetated by dune communities. Coastal dunes require a perfect mixture sand, wind, water, sand-trapping …
Indiana Dunes National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Jan 30, 2025 · Over 50 miles of trails lead through shifting sand dunes, quiet woodlands, sunny prairies and lush wetlands. Known for its striking plant and bird diversity, it's easy to find …
Kemil Beach at Indiana Dunes National Park
Enjoying the night sky and nocturnal wildlife (parking lot and beach area only): Kemil Beach, which includes the Kemil Beach parking lot off East State Park Road and the beach area is …
Series: Beach and Coastal Landforms - U.S. National Park Service
Features such as Barrier Islands, Barrier Spits, Beaches, Dunes, and Tombolos are classic landforms in sandy beach environments. Read more Article 3: Estuary Landforms