Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Senator Joe Donnelly of Indiana said he's hopeful the U.S. Senate will soon pass a measure upgrading Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to a national park. (The House passed the bill early last month.) If enacted, Indiana Dunes would become the country's fourth-smallest national park.
From s'mores trivia and key chains to Elvis s'mores and Andes Mint s'mores, Indiana Dunes does National S'mores Day right.
A collection of 177 park-themed quilts will be on display in June and July in several forest preserve sites.
Several safety measures are now the law, and cycling becomes the official state exercise of Illinois.
Local state parks will participate in a nationwide program to inspire people to kick off the new year with a hike.
The bill is a response to the White House's rollback of protections for Utah public lands.
The scenic lakeshore sand dunes are attracting more and more visitors every year.
The city made the bold decision to preserve 22 acres of land rather than sell to developers.
This year, the NPS waived entry fees 10 times. Next year they'll do it just 4.
