RELATED: From woods to sand dunes: 3 spots to fat-tire bike ... Gates are open from 8 a.m. to dusk, so stick around for a sunset atop the dune or at the shoreline. Check rules and conditions ...

Nearby communities rely on Indiana Dunes for beach days and quality time with family along the shore. In the summers, beachgoers can enjoy a sunset stroll. In the frosty winters, they can witness the ...