Name: Trash Trekkers
Location: National Park Event Location

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<p>Lend a hand in our drop-in litter clean up program. Simply check in  at the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/deec.htm">Paul H. Doulas Center</a> to receive trash bags, then choose from one of our many beach areas or hiking trails to collect trash. Visitors are awaited with a free, reusable water bottle for filling up their bags. Please leave trash at a trash can on the site you hiked.</p>
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<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="fcme9-0-0">There will be temporary passes available for those volunteering during this event. For more information, visit our <a id="anch_7" class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl gpro0wi8 py34i1dx" tabindex="0" href="https://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/fees.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fees &amp; Passes page.</a></div>
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<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="9608k-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9608k-0-0">This is part our drop-in program, a <a href="http://www.indianadunes.com/volunteer/">no-hassle volunteering option</a> for those looking to give a few hours of their time.</span></div>
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<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="cgp4l-0-0"><span data-offset-key="cgp4l-0-0">For other opportunities in volunteering at the Indiana Dunes National Park, please visit <a href="https://www.nps.gov/indu/getinvolved/volunteer.htm">The Park Connection volunteer page.</a></span></div>
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Trash Trekkers

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails lead through shifting sand dunes, quiet woodlands, sunny prairies and lush wetlands. Known for its striking plant and bird diversity, it's easy to find inspiration throughout the park’s 16,000 acres.

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Entrance - Motorcycle

7-Day Park Entrance Fee - Family-Size Vehicle

Per private family-sized vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from date of purchase).

Entrance - Private Vehicle

7-Day Per Person Entrance Fee (Organized, non-commercial groups)

Visitors 16 years of age or older who enter on foot, bicycle, boat, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.

Entrance - Per Person

Entry for commercial sedans with 6 or less people. 

Cost is $25.00 plus $15 per person (not to exceed next highest rate).

Commercial Entrance - Sedan

Commercial Tour Fee - Van (7-15 persons) - $40.00

Entry for commercial vans with 7-15 people.

Commercial Entrance - Van

Commercial Tour Fee - Mini Bus (16-25 persons) - $40.00

Entry for commercial mini bus with 16-25 people.

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

Commercial Tour Fee - Motor Coach (26+ persons) - $100.00
Entry for commercial motor coaches with 26+ persons.

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

Indiana Dunes National Park Annual Pass

This pass provides entry for the pass owner(s) and passengers in a family-sized vehicle. This pass only works at the Indiana Dunes National Park and is not accepted at the Indiana Dunes State Park.

Passes can be purchased from the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, seasonally at the West Beach kiosk, or online at recreation.gov.

Annual Entrance - Park

Michigan Lake beach with green grassy dunes in the background, under a blue sky.

Central Avenue Beach Indiana Dunes National Park

Sunset at Indiana Dunes National Park

Sunset on Lake Michigan

Mnoké Prairie in Bloom

Porter Beach Access Point

Central Beach

Sunset at Lake View

Peace on Lake Michigan

Indiana Dunes

The general areas of the park are open year-round.  Please check individual areas for specific hours of operation.

Trash Trekkers

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