Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Indiana: Indiana Dunes SP Offers "Glamping" Weekend

Indiana Dunes State Park will offer a special themed weekend to explore the natural and cultural resources in the dunes from a "glamping" perspective, June 3-5.

Glamorous camping, or "glamping," is a way to experience the outdoors without forgoing creature comforts. Whether in a tent, yurt, camper or tree house, it's camping on a grand scale. Weekend programs will focus on relaxing in the outdoors, beach glass jewelry making, a camping recipe tasting and exchange, example glamping sites, free beach yoga and more.

Vintage campers also will be on display, with an open house scheduled for Saturday, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Camping is booked for the weekend, but visitors will be able to enjoy the activities without staying overnight.

The weekend begins Friday, June 3, at 7 p.m. with a sunset "glampfire" and s'mores at the Campground Shelter. It's a chance to test your knowledge of glamping trivia and compete for prizes.

The weekend coincides with International Glamping Weekend, which celebrates luxury camping.

For more information, call (219) 926-1390.

Indiana Dunes State Park (stateparks.IN.gov/2980.htm) is at 1600 North 25 E. Chesterton, 46304.

To view all DNR news releases, please see dnr.IN.gov.

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Media contact: Brad Bumgardner, interpretive naturalist, Indiana Dunes State Park, (219) 926-1390.