There are 2 U.S. National Parks that start with I, running from “Indiana Dunes” to “Isle Royale”. Both sit in the Great Lakes region, where water shapes the land and the wildlife. People visit them for hiking, beach days, camping, paddling, and quiet time in nature.

U.S. National Parks are areas of land and water that the federal government protects for their natural beauty, wildlife, and history. The National Park Service has cared for them since 1916, and “Indiana Dunes” became one of the newest parks in 2019.

Below you’ll find the table with the park name, state, type, and description for each entry.

National Park: The official name of each park, so you can quickly find the place you want to learn about or visit.

State: The state where the park is located, which helps you plan your route and judge how far it is from home.

Type: The official designation the park holds, which shows how it is classified within the national park system.

Description: A short summary of what each park protects and what you can do there, so you can decide if it fits your trip.

U.S. National Parks

National ParkStateType
Indiana DunesIndianaNational Park
Isle RoyaleMichiganNational Park

Descriptions

Indiana Dunes
Along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, this park protects sandy beaches, towering dunes, wetlands, and prairies. It became a national park in 2019 and is known for its remarkable plant diversity.
Isle Royale
A remote island wilderness in Lake Superior, reachable only by boat or seaplane. It has no roads and is known for hiking, canoeing, and its long-running study of wolves and moose.
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