Hiking up the three tallest sand dunes isn’t easy, but it can still be fun for all ages. Go solo or grab your friends and family to hike the 1.5-mile trail at your own pace. Just be sure to…
If your idea of fun is running up the stairs of a skyscraper or doing a marathon, try climbing 552 vertical feet of sand and stairs. The 3 Dune Challenge is Indiana’s best test of physical…
Start Here
Your adventure begins at the Indiana Dune State Park Nature Center.
How to Complete the Dare
- Go to the Indiana Dunes State Park
Visit Indiana Dunes State Park, located at the end of State Rd. 49 at 1600 N. 25 East, Chesterton, IN 46304. - Hike the Trail
With 552 vertical feet, this is the toughest trail in the State Park. Take the challenge and conquer the dunes. - Share the Challenge
Take a selfie at the top of one of the dunes and post it using #3DuneChallenge. - Get Your Badge of Honor
Visit the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center for a free bumper sticker and to buy a commemorative T-shirt or hoodie.
Celebrate Your Accomplishment
Stop by the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center to get your free 3 Dune Challenge sticker.
You can also buy a T-shirt or hoodie—you’ve earned it!
Another Acoustic Afternoon @ Anderson's
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- Recurring daily
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- Recurring every 2 days
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- Chesterton Art Center (CAC)
- Recurring daily
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- Porter County Museum (PoCo Muse)
- Recurring daily
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- Recurring daily
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- Porter County Museum (PoCo Muse)
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
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- Art Barn School of Art. Inc.
- Recurring daily
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- Ancillaerie
- Recurring daily
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Lowenstine WWII Roll of Honor
- Porter County Museum (PoCo Muse)
- Recurring daily
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