Apart from being home to Lake Michigan, the 5th largest freshwater lake in the world, Indiana Dunes National Park is a remarkably ecologically diverse location with incredible beaches and sand dunes. Hundreds of rare bird species migrate through this park finding refuge and building nests within the park’s forest and flora. The park covers 15,000 acres of forests, meadows, rivers, trails, rugged sand dunes, and beaches; even in winter, the park offers endless hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing possibilities.