I was here for the lighthouse and enjoyed much of the walk. I would have gone the whole way but the…read morewind was too strong for my comfort. And also, I hadn't purchased a park pass and didn't want to stay long enough that they might notice. The park and the riverwalk are lovely. The view of the lake is amazing. Well worth the visit. If you're planning on buying an annual park pass, it's even better. [Review 20619 overall - 150 in Indiana - 1600 of 2023.]

It's ok for Indiana. It's small, next to steel mills. Water kinda gross. Too bad Indiana doesn't do…read moremore with their shoreline compared to Illinois and Michigan.

The beach area has been slightly updated! They cleaned up the front so it's a flatter walk onto the…read moresand and out to the water now- used to be a slight incline to get past. More signage and a lifebuoy have been installed as well at the front of the beach

My family & I love going to Porter beach for the day! We've been doing this for years. It's not…read morethat far away from Rockford, so it makes a nice day trip or overnight, staying at a nearby hotel.

Headed out her for some early morning time on the beach. I was here when was was little, and this…read morewas my wives first time. We both loved it. Great calm eater on the day we were there. $25 per car. Tins of parking since we got there early. Amazing to see dunes and how big some are. Beach was nice. Fine sand. Paved walkway to the beach pavilion with stairs down to beach. Great skipping stones. Highly recommend. We only had a couple of hours and got to see a bunch but still plenty of stuff we had yet to do. Will be back.

The beach was littered with trash when we first got on it, trash cans closest to the beach were…read moreoverflowing, there were gnats and flies eating us alive. The people there were uh weird.

This is a nice little space but it's clearly not the reason you're here. You're here for the beach…read morewith the lighthouse. But on your way, stop here and check out this small plaza that has a view of the drawbridge, some tables with chess/checkerboards on them and a police/firefighter memorial. And maybe you'll luck out and some pretty ship will be going by on Trail Creek. [Review 20617 overall - 148 in Indiana - 1598 of 2023.]

This is a nice riverside plaza that provides a spot to take a break. There are tables at which to…read moresit with a bag lunch or a coffee. You can even watch the fishermen to see how they're faring. There's also a first-responder's memorial up the stairs at the corner of the landing for the bridge that is worth checking out.

Not sure why yelp changed the location to IN, when this is in Belize. In any event the Placencia…read moreVillage is located on an island off the main Belize country (see map). It is a 45min plane ride from City of Belize via Tropic Air or Maya Air. There is also a way by land, a 2.5 hour drive drown the main road from the City to Belize. You can find the Pier which can take you island hopping, food, rum, local shops, Rum tasting, more rum and a field where the locals play soccer. Definitely an island vibe and can walk, bike or take a taxi or rent a golf cart for the day. There is a couple medical facilities as well as local markets... no major brand name food places or stores found here, everything is local. The gulf of Mexico/ beach surrounds this village as you can see from the map attached. Waters are a bit choppy, but see many people swimming.

Is Northwest Indiana a desert composed of rusting hulks of shuttered steel mills, abandoned homes,…read moreand refineries? Well, yeah, actually, a lot of it is, but there are some places, still a few, that remind you what this flat land was like before humans came in and changed most of it. You can ride the bike trail near Robinson Lake, fish, boat, play on the swing set, or, if you're really lucky like my friend and I, come by on a windswept autumn afternoon when no one else is around. You're not really in a wilderness at the Robinson Lake preserve. I-65 passes to the west, and there's no escape from the pervasive background hum of thousands of vehicles. You can tune it out a bit, though, and hear the breeze moving the leaves, watch a hawk circle overhead, and breathe in the fresh air sweetened by all the wildflowers and prairie plants growing nearby. Robinson Lake, and the bike trail, sneak up on you when you're driving down Liverpool Road, between 49th and 61st. You wonder why there is a parking lot. Finally, one day, you stop, get out of the car, and stretch your legs on the paved bike trail, or wander the grassy shore of this small lake. It must get crowded in summer, but in this shoulder season, it's heavenly. We walked only a little ways in both directions from the parking lot. We walked over the grass and admired the beautiful wild flowers. We breathed, deeply, and drew in the peace and serenity of the place. I wish I'd had a chair with me. Then I might've just sat for a while, watched the dark clouds blow overhead, and soak in the stillness of the place. I will be back.

We visited this park during our cross-country road trip after exploring several other National…read moreParks along the way. While we enjoyed our visit, it felt quite different from many of the other national parks we've experienced. One thing that stood out was the number of residential neighborhoods within the park boundaries. Because of that, it didn't have the same expansive, remote feel that we typically associate with a National Park. In our opinion, it felt more like a very large and well-maintained state park than a traditional national park. That said, the shoreline along Lake Michigan is beautiful. Our kids had a wonderful time playing on the sandy beaches and splashing in the lake, and it was a great way to spend part of the day. The combination of beaches, dunes, and scenic views makes it a unique destination. Overall, while it may not have been our favorite National Park, it's still worth visiting--especially if you're in the area or traveling with children who will enjoy the beaches and easy access to Lake Michigan.

Indiana is lucky to have this protected shoreline in its backyard, it's a cool collection of beach,…read moresand, marsh, and forest environments all along Lake Michigan. As a National Park, it felt approachable and maybe not the most interesting. You can definitely tackle the most popular trails and sights in half a day with enough planning. Views are cool, but this park is often used as a public beach by the locals, which takes away from the charm a bit. Plus you'll almost certainly get some randos in your photos. Also annoying that the Indiana Dunes State Park is a separate entity basically nestled inside the federal park; the state version charges its own fees and uses a separate reservation system entirely.

This is a very nice national park. The sand dunes are amazing, and Lake Michigan is beautiful…read more There are plenty of short trails, and you are able to experience all the different types of landscapes. There are the beaches, or sand dunes, marsh areas, and a prairie trail. There are even historical buildings. Some of the slopes are steep, so be careful. It was very beautiful and wasn't too busy at all. There is a $25 fee, and you can totally do the park in a day or two.

When my wife and I discovered that Indiana Dunes had become a new National Park, we were very…read moreexcited to come visit. We immediate made plans to drive up from Central Indiana the next time we came to see family. This past week was the first chance we got, and we jumped at the opportunity. A welcome surprise was finding out that the National Park was FREE. Wow! Free is a pretty rare thing these days. (The nearby state park has a fee, if you decide to go there, but not the National Park). We enjoyed the Houses of Tomorrow, explored the beachfront, and even dipped our feet in the cold water. My only regret is that I wish we could have stayed longer. Next visit, we will probably spend more time at the sand dunes themselves.