The Top 5 Natural Monuments in Porter County
Porter County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 5
beautiful natural monuments in Porter County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Porter County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 6, 2025
Dunes Succession Trail
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The Dune Succession Trail is a fantastic one-mile loop that transitions from bare dunes to oak woodlands, with 250 stairs leading to stunning views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago …
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Cowles Bog National Natural Landmark
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Cowles Bog National Natural Landmark was designated as a national landmark in 1965 due to its outstanding plant diversity.
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Mount Tom Viewpoint
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Mount Tom is the highest dune in the state of Indiana at 192 feet above Lake Michigan. From the top you get stunning views of Lake Michigan and on a clear day you can see the skyline of Chicago.
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View of Lake Michigan beach
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This is a beautiful, walk-in-only spot along the shore of Lake Michigan. Until you reach the beach, please stay on the marked trails to protect the dunes!
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Bally Beach
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Bally Beach is an incredible dune beach right off of the Greenbelt Trail. Enjoy a beach day after a pleasant hike throughout the Indiana Dunes National Park.
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