Northern Indiana has several recreation areas that highlight the interesting topography and natural features of the area.
Chain-O-Lakes State Park
Located in Northeast Indiana, Chain-O-Lakes is a series of glacially-formed interconnected lakes and tributaries surrounded by thick, relatively hilly forest. The area has a vast array of wildlife and canoeing is available.Dr. T. K. Lawless County Park
Located in Cass County, Michigan approximately 40 minutes from downtown South Bend, this park features over seven miles of biking/cross-country skiing trails with peaks that overlook two small lakes and feature views of the surrounding county. The park also houses a soccer field, baseball diamond, two picnic houses, horseshoe pits, a disc golf course, children's play equipment, fishing in park-managed lakes and streams, a one-mile paved total access trail, modern restroom facilities, and inner-tubing in the winter tubes provided. A modernization effort has been established to update facilities and add a dog park. (http://casscountymi.org/C...)Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Originally slated to be one of the first national parks in the United States, Indiana Dunes continues to be a popular attraction in which visitors may see swales, bogs, and other prehistoric natural features of Northern Indiana as well as massive sand dunes and a clean lakeshore. Chicago's skyline can be seen on clear days. Camping is available. (http://www.duneland.com/)Pokagon State Park
Located in Indiana's lake country extreme Northeast Indiana, Pokagon State Park features rare, ancient glacially-formed bogs, marshes and lakes. The park also boasts a luxurious and historic inn/lodge book ahead as it's usually full!, hiking trails, dense forests, ample wildlife, great fishing, a nature center, bicycle, boat and ski rental, and a nationally popular refrigerated toboggan-run that plunges riders down a moderate hill at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. (http://www.in.gov/dnr/par...)Routes through South Bend
| Gary ← La Porte ← | W E | → Mishawaka → Toledo |
| Gary ← Michigan City ← | W E | → Mishawaka → Toledo |
| Muskegon ← Niles ← | N S | → Junction â Plymouth → Indianapolis |
