Become a resident tourist, tour guide

Children splash in the water along the Lake Michigan shoreline at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore's Mount Baldy.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Enjoy, support your local national treasure

It has been said that Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is one of the region’s best kept secrets. Yes, the park gets 2 million visitors a year, but many people do not realize there is a national park here or that the places they love to visit are part of the national park.

Your go-to guide for hiking and camping in the Lake Michigan area

Venturing into an outdoor weekend getaway or summer excursion can be one of the most memorable experiences. Whether you're brainstorming your options or already planning your itinerary, doing a little research beforehand can help make your trip more unique, enjoyable and safe.

Nature abounds at doorstep to the dunes

PINE TOWNSHIP | Situated at the doorstep to Mount Baldy, natural beauty abounds in rural Pine Township.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: National Park Service can help revitalize Gary

There's a national park in Gary? Yes, indeed. Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore includes a significant portion of the city. Miller Woods, Marquette Trail and Inland Marsh are places of beauty and respite that many people might be surprised to find in Gary.

Search operations suspended for missing woman

Rangers at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore have officially suspended operations in the search for a missing Indianapolis woman.

Second search at Dunes finds no clues in woman's disappearance

LAPORTE COUNTY | Rangers and employees at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore came up empty Wednesday in a second search for clues in the disappearance of Indianapolis resident Roxanne Shah.

Public's help sought in locating woman

Officials at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore are asking for the public's help in locating a missing Indianapolis woman.

Missing woman's van found near Mount Baldy

LAPORTE COUNTY | Park rangers and the Coast Guard searched Tuesday morning along the Lake Michigan shoreline for an Indianapolis woman who was reported missing Monday.