Tucked at the base of Lake Michigan, next to one of the most endangered national parks in the country, Michigan City is well worth a visit if you like small beach town vibes, plenty of shopping ...

The park, Roe said, is probably best known for the dunes and the 15 miles of beach they have along Lake Michigan. However, he noted that the Indiana Dunes also has more than 50 miles of hiking trails.

The Indiana Dunes is home to a wide array of native flora, including prickle pear cacti, oak trees, more orchid varieties than the state of Hawaii, a wildflower that only grows in Indiana on one ...