Increased restoration and research efforts are in place to help stabilize Mt. Baldy

The steep trail up the southern face of Mt. Baldy has been closed since 2007 in an effort to help slow erosion there.

Police rule man's death suicide at Indiana Dunes

BEVERLY SHORES | Officials ruled a man's death a suicide after finding him dead in his car Thursday near the former Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Visitor Center.

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore hosts open house

PORTER | Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Open House is from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Registration open for Summer Adventures in te Dunes Youth Camps

PORTER | Registration is open for Dunes Learning Center's Summer Adventures in the Dunes Camps. The camps provide five days and five nights for children to explore Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore programs

The following programs are being offered at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore this February. For more information on any of the programs at the national lakeshore, contact Ryan Koepke at (219) 395-1882 or check the park's website at www.nps.gov/indu. All programs are free.

Summer jobs available at National Lakeshore

PORTER | National Park Service has seasonal employment opportunities available for the summer of 2012 at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

No hunting in Indiana Dunes National lakeshore

PORTER | The National Park Service reminds hunters that while hunting season has started in Indiana, no hunting is permitted within Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

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Kathy Kelly and Bob Pooler, both of Lake Station, take a walk Monday along West Beach, part of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, in Portage.

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Lynn McClure, foreground, of the National Parks Conservation Association, talks with guests and media Mondat at West Beach about a newly released report that provides recommendations for how to better manage park resources. Behind McClure are Naureen Rana, left, of the National Parks Conserv…

Heavy rains, not Great Marsh, blamed for Beverly Shores flooding

A federal study disputes claims that the restoration of the Great Marsh is responsible for basement flooding in the lakefront community of Beverly Shores.

Dan Plath receives 2011 special recognition award from National lakeshore

Pictured are Dan Plath left, a Lakeshore staff member, and Garry Traynham, far right.

Dan Plath receives 2011 special recognition award from National Lakeshore

PORTER | During the 2011 Volunteer recognition picnic on July 16 at the National Lakeshore's Chellberg Farm, Deputy superintendent of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Garry Traynham presented the 2011 Midwest Region Excellence in Partnership Merit Award to Dan Plath for his work for the …

Volunteer Stewardship Day at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

PORTER | As part of National Park Week the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is seeking help this Saturday to remove the more than 50 non-native invasive plant species to protect and restore the balance of this national park. Each weed removed is improved habitat, so everyone is encouraged to…

National Park fee program makes improvements to Lake View comfort station possible

PORTER | The National Park Service has completed an upgrade of the restrooms at the Lake View overlook in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Recreation fees collected at West Beach and the campground were used to pay for converting the restroom from pit toilets to flush toilets and to make th…

Summer seasonal jobs at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has seasonal employment opportunities available for the summer of 2011. Applications are being accepted for a variety of positions, which typically work in an outdoor setting.

Death of Hobart man called 'suspicious'

PORTAGE | The Porter County coroner is calling the death of a 68-year-old Hobart man "suspicious."

Voyageur re-enactors give a glimpse back in time

Chesterton - Mike Murr, member of The Ouiatenon Brigade, shows off a beaver pelt to Valparaiso residents Shawn O'Neill, on right, her husband Michael, and their granddaughter Haley Campbell during the Indiana Dune's History Comes Alive event on Saturday. The Ouiatenon Brigade are a group of …

Voyageur re-enactors give a glimpse back in time

Chesterton - Ouiatenon Brigade members Rick Narjes of Crown Point, on right, and Tom Johnson of Otterbien, talk to passers-by on Saturday during the Indiana Dune's History Comes Alive event. The Ouiatenon Brigade are a group of history enthusiasts who portray 1700's French voyageurs.

Help Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore win a $100,000 grant

PORTER | Visitors, fans, and supporters of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore can help the park win a $100,000 grant by voting online for "America's Favorite Park." Vote at www.livepositively.com before Aug. 31. There is no limit on the number of times people can vote for their favorite park.

Midsummer celebration begins Sunday at Chellberg Farm

PORTER | Celebrate summer in traditional Scandinavian style at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore's Chellberg Farm. This year's Midsummer program will be held from noon to 4 p.m. June 27.