Hike Judy Burton Nature Preserve

Winona Lake Trail is a 7.3 mile loop hike or mountain bike ride through both paved and forest terrain near Winona Lake, Indiana. This is a shared trail with mountain bikers, so be sure to keep an eye out when you're on the trail.Be sure to bring some bug spray and be prepared for a muddy hike/ride if there has been a recent rain. This trail is dog friendly, but your pup must be kept on leash. H...

The Glacier Flats Trail is a 1.5 mile loop that guides you through the Old Field Trail and past the Buttonbrush Wetland and observation platform. You will continue along the trail past an open field and then into the woods.  Along the way you will enjoy the colors of the wildflowers and likely an encounter with a turkey or white tailed deer.  When you exit the woods you will continue on the oth...

Pufferbelly Trail is a 1.8 mile out and back hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Fort Wayne, Indiana.

This is a great neighborhood to stop and walk the beach in for as long as you'd like. Enjoy views of the Chicago skyline across Lake Michigan as you splash in the waves and climb the small dunes. There is a parking lot for Kemil Beach, which is a short walk down to the shoreline. Be sure to check the Beverly Shores website for any parking updates to avoid any fines. 

Indiana Dunes Trail 8 and 7 Loop is a 2 mile loop hike that takes you past scenic views located near Chesterton, Indiana.

Start at the Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center (the first exit off the roundabout in the park after the toll), after receiving your park map, and follow the 3 dune challenge. This challenge, looping trails 8 and 4, involves climbing to the top of Mt. Jackson (176 feet), Mt. Holden (184 feet), and Mt. Tom (192 feet). If you do not receive a map, ask one of the park attendants, or follow the...