The Indiana Dunes Century of Progress Homes are a blast from the past. The 1933 World's Fair was held in Chicago with the theme Century of Progress. An exhibit envisioned homes of the future. These houses included modern design and technological advances like air conditioning and dishwashers. In 1935, a real estate developer moved the… Continue reading Indiana Dunes Century of Progress Homes
Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes State Park stretch 15 miles along the southern tip of Lake Michigan. Not surprisingly, the Indiana Dunes beaches are an excellent place to enjoy some fun in the sun. There are nine beaches at Indiana Dunes. So you have several options when selecting the perfect spot to park… Continue reading Indiana Dunes Beaches
Indiana Dunes National Park is an interesting place. Here, the struggle between industry and conservation is evident. Look right and left, and you'll see something you typically don't see at a national park. Cooling Tower at a Coal Plant In 1966, the protectionists won. This 15 mile stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline was designated a… Continue reading 5 Things to Do at Indiana Dunes Besides Relaxing on the Beach
In our quest to visit America's National Parks, we decided to take a road trip to visit 4 National Parks east of the Mississippi River: Indiana Dunes National Park; Cuyahoga Valley National Park; Shenandoah National Park; and New River Gorge National Park. This road trip was action-packed. We also squeezed in a few hours on… Continue reading 4 National Parks East of the Mississippi
