Most notable for its location in the Indiana Dunes ecosystem, the town of Porter provides easy access to both the Indiana Dunes National Park and the Indiana Dunes State Park. If you're expecting to find nothing but sand here, you're in for a surprise; the area boasts more than 15 miles of world-class beaches where visitors can swim and sunbathe. There are also more than 70 miles of trails of varying difficulty, and anyone looking to test themselves can attempt the 3 Dune Challenge, a 1.5-mile trail that leads to the tops of the three tallest dunes in the state park.

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