Individuals, couples and families looking for a Black Friday shopping alternative or a break from their relatives on the day after Thanksgiving can "opt outside" at the Indiana Dunes. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is waiving admission fees Friday at all DNR properties, including Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton. "Visit any of our properties on the Friday after Thanksgiving, and you'll score the best Black Friday deal around — free admission to explore the beautiful scenery and the chance to get away from it all, relax and recharge," said Dan Bortner, DNR director.
In addition, state park visitors who upload photos of their Black Friday adventure to social media sites or participate in a scavenger hunt may eligible for prizes, including state park annual passes, guided tours, and gift cards for camping and inn stays. A state park naturalist is scheduled to lead a two-mile, moderately rugged hike from the Nature Center to the Beach House Blowout and back, beginning at 10 a.m.
Friday. On the other hand, those preferring to stay warm on what looks to be a frigid day might instead choose to attend a 2 p.m.
program in the Nature Center auditorium highlighting a Lake Michigan shipwreck located inside the park. Registration is not required for the hike or the program. Individuals with questions about the events can contact the Nature Center, 219-926-1390, or search "opt outside" at in.
gov/dnr . The state park also is hosting bird feeding and beaver dam programs .
