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Send us a textIn this fun episode of National Parks for Kids, mom Jaimie and son Brant take listeners on an adventure through Indiana Dunes National Park — one of the most biodiverse parks in the country and known as the birthplace of ecology! Discover how sand dunes, forests, and wetlands all come together to create a living science lab full of plants, animals, and natural wonders. Whether you love exploring, learning, or just daydreaming about your next park visit, this episode will spark curiosity and inspire you to see nature in a whole new way.

On July 2, 1966, three young women went to Indiana Dunes State Park for a day of sunbathing and swimming. Witnesses reported seeing them leave their belongings unattended around noon and enter the water together, but they were later seen boarding a boat with an unknown man. After some time, the women were seen returning to the beach, before getting on a second boat with three unknown males. Unfortunately, they were never seen again. Could there have been a deadly boating accident? An abduction? A botched abortion on the water? Theories have swarmed this case for decades and tragically we still don't know what happened to Renee Bruhl, Ann Miller and Patricia Blough.   Sources: What happened to three young sunbathers who disappeared at Indiana Dunes State Park 57 years ago? (2023, February 7). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/happened-three-young-sunbathers-disappeared-indiana-dunes-state-park-5-rcna69110 Malik, I. (2025, April 2). The Indiana Dunes Mystery: What happened to the three women who vanished in 1966? | Unsolved Mysteries Iceberg. Factual America Podcast. https://www.factualamerica.com/crime-scene-stories/the-chilling-lake-michigan-mystery-indiana-dunes-triple-disappearance-explained-unsolved-mysteries-iceberg 1966 Three Sunbathers disappear from Beach -. (2019, November 9). https://www.michiganmysteries.com/missing-persons/1966-three-sunbathers-disappear-from-beach/ 656DFIN - Ann Miller. (n.d.). https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/656dfin.html   Join The Dark Oak Discussion: Patreon The Dark Oak Podcast Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok Youtube This episode of The Dark Oak was created, researched, written, recorded, hosted, edited, published, and marketed by Cynthia and Stefanie of Just Us Gals Productions with artwork by Justyse Himes and Music by Ryan Creep  

In this episode, Chris from Indiana shares multiple chilling encounters from some of the state's most active forests, including Morgan-Monroe State Forest, Turkey Run State Park, and Indiana Dunes. While hiking and foraging deep in the backcountry, Chris and his group experience rock throwing, possible wood knocks, massive footprints with long stride lengths, and unnatural tree structures that defy simple explanations.What began as routine hiking and herbal medicine foraging quickly escalated into something far more intense when objects were thrown from unseen locations and strange activity surrounded the group in remote terrain. Chris also details disturbing track discoveries, bent and broken trees at impossible heights, and lingering feelings of being watched.The conversation explores patterns of Sasquatch behavior, forest “corridors” across Indiana, and how similar encounters are being reported in connected wilderness areas throughout the Midwest. This episode delves into whether these events represent territorial behavior, warnings, or something far stranger hiding just beyond sight.If you're interested in Bigfoot encounters, Sasquatch evidence, stone throwing behavior, tree structures, unexplained forest activity, or Midwest cryptid reports, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Contact Chris here: chrishidalgo5@yahoo.com 

Every place is complex, so why do destinations sometimes shy away from sharing deeper stories with visitors? There's a benefit to authenticity, says Christine Livingston, CEO and President at Indiana Dunes Tourism. This episode, she shares how the destination has begun leaning into its industrial heritage to entice modern travellers. This Sand and Steel identity demonstrates how honest storytelling can build hometown pride, encourage sustainable tourism, and create inspiring experiences for visitors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In July 1966, three women out for a day at the beach waded into the water of Lake Michigan, got onto a boat and were never heard from again. To this day, not a trace of them has ever turned up and theories of what became of them abound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rangers respond to a call that typically would have been a warning for a violation, but rangers always have to be prepared for anything.  What happens in a campground... welll, we'll just let the title of this episode be enough of a description.Support the show!For bonus content join our Patreon!patreon.com/CrimeOfftheGridFor a one time donation:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotgFor more information about the podcast, check outhttps://crimeoffthegrid.com/Check out our Merch!!  https://in-wild-places.square.site/s/shopFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and  (1) Facebook

In this episode of Midwest Mythos, Ryley explores the origins and mysteries of national parks, focusing on Indiana Dunes and Isle Royale. He discusses the concept of national parks, cryptids, ghost stories, and conservation efforts, while inviting listeners to share their experiences and stories.Youtube: https://youtube.com/@midwestmythospodcast?si=f5qXsiJuuWv4-hqEIf you would like to be a guest on the show contact me on the submission form at: linktr.ee/midwestmythospodcast or contact me on Instagram @midwestmythosThank you for all the support!

In the summer of 1966, three young women head to the beaches of Lake Michigan and are never seen again, setting off a mystery that remains unsolved to this day.If you have any information about the disappearances of Patricia Blough, Ann Miller, and Renee Bruhl, please contact the Indiana State Police tip line at 317-232-8248, or the Westchester Police Department at 708-345-0060.To read about the “maternity homes” we discuss in this episode, please refer to this Scary Mommy article. And if you also believe women's healthcare should be about WOMEN, head over to www.congress.gov/contact-us to find your representative's contact information and let them know YOUR concerns about H.Res.7.  Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/infamous-indiana-dunes-disappearances/Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies.The Crime Junkie Merch Store is NOW OPEN! Shop the exclusive Life Rule #10 Tour collection before it's gone for good! Don't miss your chance - visit the store now! Don't miss out on all things Crime Junkie!Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuckTwitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuckTikTok: @crimejunkiepodcastFacebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllcCrime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawatTwitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawatTikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkieFacebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

Indiana's high school graduation rate reached a record high last year. Colleges and universities across Indiana will feel the impact of the state's new high school graduation requirements. Efforts to make the Indiana Dunes more accessible to Region residents and visitors have gotten a $20 million boost. The Indiana School Boards Association's first priority during the upcoming legislative session is to increase public school funding to keep pace with inflation. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Steve Holland from the Great Lakes True Crime podcast joins Kendall and Casey to discuss an unsolved case where three young women from Chicago disappeared from Indiana Dunes State Park in 1966. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En este episodio, exploramos la historia de las hermanas Fox, quienes, a mediados del siglo XIX, se convirtieron en figuras clave del movimiento espiritista en Estados Unidos. Maggie, Kate y Leah Fox afirmaban poder comunicarse con los muertos a través de misteriosos golpes y sonidos, lo que capturó la atención de miles de personas y dio inicio a un fenómeno que revolucionó la percepción de la vida después de la muerte. También te contaremos la historia de tres jóvenes mujeres que desaparecieron misteriosamente durante un día soleado en el Parque Estatal Indiana Dunes, ubicado a orillas del lago Míchigan. Ann Miller, Patricia Blough y Renee Bruhl parecían simplemente desvanecerse en el aire, dejando tras de sí pocas pistas y una gran cantidad de preguntas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LFTR Episode 72 - This has been such a jam packed summer and we are happy. We're also, admittedly, quite tired if you can't tell by listening. Perhaps we've discovered a new Inside Out emotion: Happytired? We talk about this wonderful feeling as well as our time in Warren Dunes, Indiana Dunes and Cedar Point.Highlights include:* We've gone no alcohol for July but probably will keep it up for a while, maybe longer (if I do)* A quick and dunes-less trip to Indiana Dunes* Some National Parks you can just show up - others you need to really know the cool things to see ahead* “Vegetated” sand dunes* A giant sand dune they call a mountain you can run/fly down. * Jamie's guide to backing in* “Listen to your partner” applies in many situations* Dishy disaster* Either I'm (Clay) getting old or Cedar Point's coasters are more intense than most!* Favorite coasters discussed: Gemini (1979 wooden racing coaster), Magnum (1989 the original hyper coaster >200ft tall), Iron Dragon (ride in cars hanging underneath over a pond), Steel Vengeance (Hybrid coaster built on the structure of a wooden coaster, really unique and tons of airtime), Gatekeeper (B&M wing coaster that goes through keyholes in the entrance gate to the park), Valravn (dive coaster)*  The end of a good trip is happytired* Some favorite summer happytired memories from our childhoodsLinks:* 1933 Century of Progress Homes (Indiana Dunes NP)* Warren Dunes State Park* Mt Randall loop trail (All Trails) - I would suggest not going up the big dune like this map shows but going up through the woods on the north leg of the trail and taking a left to loop back around to the big dune then go down it* Cedar PointThanks for listening! As always you can find LFTR at http://lettersfromtheroadpod.com, and you can email us at lettersfromtheroadpod@gmail.com.Find LFTR Diaries on the LFTR YouTube channel.Find us on socials @lettersfromtheroadpod!If you feel like kicking us a few bucks because you like what we do you can Become a PenPal and chat with us and others in the PenPals Discord. Get full access to Letters From the Road at lettersfromtheroad.substack.com/subscribe

This month's big project was upgrading our battery bank to lithium batteries. We added about 1000 amps of battery power to our rig in the conversion process. After a couple of days for the install, we headed to annual Indiana Dunes mid summer trip. New this month is the Starlink mini as a standalone unit.

There's something about gazing out a body of water that goes to the horizon that reminds you of the vast inhumanness of so much of the planet. I was struck by that last summer at the Indiana Dunes, on the shore of Lake Michigan. When the water rises up to the horizon like that, filling your vision, it's not hard to imagine the existential panic Captain Ahab's youngest sailor felt when he went overboard in a whale fight. The rest of the crew went off chasing the whale, and there he was, bobbing up and down with nothing but ocean around. Don't worry, he got rescued, but in the hour he was alone in the ocean, something changed in him. While he had floated there, surrounded on all sides by undulating water ready to engulf him, “The sea had jeeringly kept his body up, but drowned the infinite of his soul.” I was less likely to be engulfed by the inhuman expanse of the sea because I was on the shore, surrounded by giant umbrellas, beach balls, and plenty of sunscreened humans. Plus, out at the farthest edge of the coast, I could see the smokestacks of the steel industry. They're strangely grounding, those giant structures at the edge of my vision. The sight kept the infinite of my soul from drowning, but probably because it felt like they were jeering at me. Sometimes if you want to be acknowledged, jeering is what you settle for. The smokestacks reminded me of another way I'm engulfed – we're all engulfed: in a world run by fossil fuels. Which is not great. Not just because they're heating the planet up. Also because fossil fuel production takes land, and labor, and leaves an immense amount of pollution in the communities that surround it. Jeering might be the right word, too, for how those smokestacks relate to the region around them. The Dunes are in the Calumet Region, which also includes cities like Gary, Hammond, and Michigan city – cities dominated, according to scholar and writer Ava Tomasula y Garcia, by smokestacks and “air you can see and taste because it's so dirty.” The region was dominated for over a century by some of the dirtiest industries in the world. Not too long ago, Ava published an article about all this in Belt Magazine. She tells the story of the oil and gas industry in Indiana, and considers how its influence continues to shape the region. It was because of that article that I wanted to talk with her. Ava is a graduate student in Anthropology at Columbia University, where she's focused on medical anthropology. Specifically, she's interested in undiagnosable illness that people living in the Rust Belt and the Calumet Region link to industrial toxicity. These are not “monumental” illness like cancer and asthma but things that are much harder to diagnose, like brain fog and nausea. I hope to have her on again to talk about that research. Today's episode, though, is about how the geology of the region ended up shaping its industrial development, which also shaped its social history – who moved to the region, how race and labor struggles played out, and how regions like the Calumet, often known these days as the “Rust Belt,” are more complex than that term implies. And after that, we go back through the archives of our classified ads, to remember what used to be for sale. Music Our theme song is by Amy Oelsner and Justin Vollmar. We have additional music from the artists at Universal Production Music.

**The podcast name changed to Wonderland on Points on 2/9/24 - Thank you for your patience as we make these big adjustments! Please find the correct contact info below!**Come along with us as we just barely graze the surface of this country's stunning national parks. We discuss our favorite parts of Zion, Bryce Canyon, Acadia and Indiana Dunes and how you can travel hack your way through each of them.Email us with your questions: WonderlandonPoints@gmail.comFind us on Instagram:Podcast Instagram: @WonderlandonPointsPodcastJo: @PointstoWonderlandMary Ellen: @FamilyTravel4TheWinHacking Our Wanderlust BlogReferral LinksChase Sapphire PreferredChase Ink CardsVenture X CardFetch App

Paul Labovitz, former Superintendent of Indiana Dunes National Park, walks us through his career and his time in the National Park Service up until his final position before retirement at Indiana Dunes.  Paul is a self-proclaimed city kid whose transformational experience outdoors changed his life and charted his course to work in the outdoors. In his interview, he surprises us with a career change to the National Park Service due to the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, shares insights about "sister parks" where National Parks partner with other National Parks internationally (learn about Costa Rica & Poland) and shares his appreciation for the accessibility of Indiana Dunes to the Greater Chicago Area. Indiana Dunes National Parks, with white sand beaches that may or may not look like the beaches of Mexico, is located at the southern end of Lake Michigan and offers much more than a summer beach getaway. With ecological diversity, year round recreation opportunities, and exciting bird watching opportunities, Indiana Dunes is a national park you don't want to miss. You can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.Episode Specific Links: Feeling inspired? Visit Save the Dune's Website to learn more and support Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan!Sponsors:Granarly (Instagram): Go to granarly.com & use code WRTP15 to get 15% your next online purchase

Also in the news: Logan Square Farmers Market growing even bigger; Fiancée of shooting victim turning to DuPage County board for answers; Indigenous Cultural Trail being dedicated at Indiana Dunes and more.

Also in the news: Logan Square Farmers Market growing even bigger; Fiancée of shooting victim turning to DuPage County board for answers; Indigenous Cultural Trail being dedicated at Indiana Dunes and more.

Also in the news: Logan Square Farmers Market growing even bigger; Fiancée of shooting victim turning to DuPage County board for answers; Indigenous Cultural Trail being dedicated at Indiana Dunes and more.

In this episode, Phil and Janelle talk about music festivals, ComicCon, board games, Nintendo Music, snow, hiking, Vacation Pants, Indiana Jones, Indiana Dunes, backpacking, eating, and more.

Semiweeklyish update, get your free slushy today at the one and one 7-11, choosing your neighbors wisely, Titanic model, Canadas bringing the heat, time zones are dumb, Indiana Dunes, Cypress Hill, supermoon or something, Traverse City, the legendary pit spit, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Des Moines, and how to pronounce pogoda

This week, I sat down with some of the organizers behind Dual Power Gathering Midwest to discuss the weekend long event, the concept of dual power, building solidarity, and sharing knowledge with each other as we develop our greater movement affinity. Dual Power Gathering Midwest 2023 will take place in the traditional homelands of the Miami, Potawatomi, and Kickapoo, about thirty minutes south of downtown Chicago. A follow-up to the Dual Power Gathering at Indiana Dunes in 2022, this event is a regionally-focused attempt to bring folks together from across the Midwest to meet, spend time together, and discuss dual power strategies for the struggles of today and tomorrow. Find out more about DPG Midwest '23!  Check out Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair! Support Coffee with Comrades on Patreon, follow us on Mastodon, Twitter and Instagram, and visit our website. Coffee with Comrades is a proud affiliate of the Channel Zero Network. Coffee with Comrades is an affiliate of the Firestorm Books & Café. Check out our reading recommendations! Our logo was designed by Nathanael Whale. Pick up a copy of my second book of poetry, Your Mind is the Cathedral Where I Finally Find god.

Our brief camping trip to the Indiana Dunes was a big success. Perfect weather, nice campground, RV working perfectly all came together to make a great experience this year. The beach in this park is very nice plus of course the water is fresh - and fairly warm at this time of year. We stayed for 3 nights. Even though I made the reservation on January 3, this was the longest midweek reservation available. What is your experience with campground reservations lately? We are working on reservations for our fall trip south to FL and are finding reservations at public campgrounds to be fairly easy to make. A major topic this month is photography Ai & its impact on my photos. The new Photoshop Beta includes generative AI as a major upgrade feature. It is amazing as you can see on this episodes webpage. AI has been coming to photography for a while, but this feature of Photoshop takes it to the next level. In this episode we also share some new websites focused on RVing. How about planning a RV trip that follows the 70 degree temperatures? This plus some new RVing planning sites will give you some ideas for next years trips.

In this botanically diverse conversation with ethnobotanist and author Gary Nabhan, some of the topics we discuss include: The winding, intersectional, and truly inspiring story of Gary's personal journey, from his family ties to bootlegging during Prohibition, to his days spent foraging and learning about plants in the Indiana Dunes, to his documentary work showcasing the pollinator relationship between bats and agave. How he teamed up with his co-author, David Pinera, a famed distributor and curator of agave spirits, to assemble his latest book detailing the ethnobotanical importance of plant/people relationships and the nuances of the mezcal and tequila industries. Some notes on the sacred nature of agaves, and how his background as an interfaith member of the Franciscan order has informed his mission to protect what is sacred Why mezcal can truly be described as “Biodiversity in a bottle,” plus some advice for navigating the almost dizzying array of distillates to choose from in today's market. And of course, we speculate on what the future might hold for our beloved agave spirits, including why the Tequila industry might learn a thing or two from the parable of “The Prodigal Son.” Along the way, we cover the relationship between agave spirits and deforestation, explain why cactus and agave are truly the “bison” of the plant world, sing lavish praises for the elusive black sphinx date, and much, much more. You can pick up your copy of Agave Spirits: The Past, Present, and Future of Mezcals wherever books are sold. This episode is brought to you by Near Country Provisions. If you live in the Mid-Atlantic and want to enjoy ethically raised (and delicious) meat from local farmers delivered to your door every month, then you need Near Country in your life. Head over to NearCountry.com and enter the code BARCART when you sign up for your subscription to receive 2 free pounds of bacon or ground beef in your first delivery.

This episode is our first foray into Indiana. We delve into the 1966 disappearances of three young women from Chicago, who were last seen at Indiana Dunes State Park on Lake Michigan.Buy Me Coffee (please!) - https://paypal.me/greatlakestruecrime Website - www.greatlakestruecrime.netTwitterX - https://twitter.com/greatlakescrime Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/greatlakescrimeFive-star reviews really help and are always appreciatedAll music by Kai Engel licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. For more info, please visit https://www.kai-engel.com/.Produced, written, edited, and hosted by Steve from Great Lakes True Crime.SOURCES: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/happened-three-young-sunbathers-disappeared-indiana-dunes-state-park-5-rcna69110https://charleyproject.org/case/patricia-blough https://icestationpoetry.medium.com/what-is-the-likeliest-solution-to-the-indiana-dunes-mystery-45492c60ec42 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1987-06-21-8702170368-story.html https://icestationpoetry.medium.com/what-is-the-likeliest-solution-to-the-indiana-dunes-mystery-45492c60ec42 https://www.cnn.com/2013/07/15/us/indiana-sand-dune-boy/index.html

Mike and Dusty hike 3 trails in the Indiana Dunes State Park, adjacent to the Indiana Dunes National Park and discover the lush green marsh land of the Indiana Dunes.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksOur listeners can enjoy 20% their copy of Moon USA National Parks from MOON Travel Guides by clicking HERE and using offer code GAZE at checkout! Expires December 31, 2023, offer only available with Hachette Books, not valid with any other retailers. To see additional National Parks Guides published by Moon, visit Moon.com.#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Shot or No Shot. More thoughts on the Bears trade of Roquan Smith and the direction they are headed. Albert Breer joins the show to preview the NFL's trade deadline. What the heck is Hoody doing in the Indiana Dunes?

One of the newest National Parks and a longtime State Park.  Great birding and lots of other options for exploring.  Hike Sand Dunes, Wooded marshland, woodland forests, and open marshes.  Visit beaches with a view of Chicago.  A great affordable getaway!  

When the summer began in June, Hoosier History Live explored offbeat aspects of the corner of the state often called "The Region". Now that the season is drawing to a close, we will return to Northwest Indiana to delve into a wealth of other sites, existing and bygone, including some in Hammond, one of the largest cities in The Region. Our spotlight will be on one of the tallest of the Indiana Dunes, which was the site of a near-tragedy in 2013; shipwrecks beneath Lake Michigan, and a beloved, bygone department store with a connection to a classic movie. In fact, we will salute another site (a quirky one) in Hammond that pays tribute to the city's link to "A Christmas Story" (1983), the movie based on the writings of Jean Shepherd, who grew up in the city.

Listen to a mystery that still haunts the Indiana Dunes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/larry-bentley/message

Listen to a mystery that still haunts the Indiana Dunes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/larry-bentley/message

Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with NPS Ranger at Indiana Dunes N.P., cruises on Cedar Lake aboard a circa-1915 steam powered boat and discovers Michigan City's historic Lighthouse Museum

(Part 2/2) July 2, 1966. Porter County, Indiana. 21-year old Ann Miller, 19-year old Patricia Blough and 19-year old Renee Bruhl leave their homes in Illinois in order to travel to the Indiana Dunes State Park. After taking a spot on the beach next to Lake Michigan, the three women venture into the water, leaving all of their belongings behind. Eyewitnesses would recall seeing them climb into a boat with an unidentified man before they vanished without a trace and there would be a number of different theories about why they went missing. Did the women take off voluntarily? Were they murdered over possible connections to notorious criminal Silas Jayne and his “horse syndicate”? Could their disappearance have been the result of an illegal abortion gone wrong? On this week's episode of “The Path Went Chilly”, we shall explore the truly baffling disappearance of the “Indiana Dunes Women”. Additional Reading:http://charleyproject.org/case/ann-millerhttp://charleyproject.org/case/patricia-bloughhttp://charleyproject.org/case/renee-bruhlhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1987-06-21-8702170368-story.htmlhttps://www.nydailynews.com/news/justice-story/3-girls-beach-found-article-1.1216303“Silas Jayne: Chicago's Suburban Gangster” by Bryan Alaspa

July 2, 1966. Porter County, Indiana. 21-year old Ann Miller, 19-year old Patricia Blough and 19-year old Renee Bruhl leave their homes in Illinois in order to travel to the Indiana Dunes State Park. After taking a spot on the beach next to Lake Michigan, the three women venture into the water, leaving all of their belongings behind. Eyewitnesses would recall seeing them climb into a boat with an unidentified man before they vanished without a trace and there would be a number of different theories about why they went missing. Did the women take off voluntarily? Were they murdered over possible connections to notorious criminal Silas Jayne and his “horse syndicate”? Could their disappearance have been the result of an illegal abortion gone wrong? On this week's episode of “The Path Went Chilly”, we shall explore the truly baffling disappearance of the “Indiana Dunes Women”. Additional Reading:http://charleyproject.org/case/ann-millerhttp://charleyproject.org/case/patricia-bloughhttp://charleyproject.org/case/renee-bruhlhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1987-06-21-8702170368-story.htmlhttps://www.nydailynews.com/news/justice-story/3-girls-beach-found-article-1.1216303“Silas Jayne: Chicago's Suburban Gangster” by Bryan Alaspa

Cleansing is for jerks, national parks and used cars, Indiana billboards.

This week, the ladies wrap up their series on Famous Disappearances starting with a rant about women's rights literally disappearing before our eyes. Then, Cate reports on the mysterious, unsolved disappearance of three women, also known as the Indiana Dunes Mystery, and how an illegal abortion could be tied to their vanishing. Connect with Cate and Liz on Instagram at @famouscateandliz or drop them a line at famouscateandliz@gmail.com.

With our email back in operation, we have received several questions and comments from listeners. Thanks!! New email is at rvnavigator@mac.com. As you might expect, we headed to the Indiana Dunes for our annual beach RV trip. I feel strongly that the motorhome needs to be exercised regularly to keep it in good working order. Therefore when we are not doing a major trip we do spaced out small trips to keep the gears working smoothly on the MH. Great family time for all of those staying at the Indiana State Park. We enjoyed good weather and the company of lots of families enjoying camping in the old style - beach, campfires, food cooked outdoors, bikes, sand, water and toys to keep everyone busy. June has been a typical summer month and we have used it to recover from our quarantine experience and get ready for our next overseas travel adventure next month. We head to Italy and France for about 5 weeks starting in July, so the podcast will be done remotely next month. This month we talk about RV electricity issues, paying tolls when traveling, RV refridgerators, photo tips with the iPhone and much more.

This week on the podcast we discuss these mysterious disappearances. Three women disappeared in broad daylight while relaxing on the beach at Indiana Dunes State Park in Porter County Indiana on July 2, 1966. What was supposed to be a celebration of America's independence and freedom, turned to a massive manhunt. New episodes on Sundays at 8.00pm GMT.Find us on our socials;Website: www.ccunsolved.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccunsolved/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccunsolvedTwitter: https://twitter.com/ccunsolvedEmail: ccunsolved@gmail.com

Welcome back to Season 5 of the Hashtag59 Podcast! Did you know we now have a Patreon Page? Become a member at www.Patreon.com/Hashtag59 Mike R & Jill G are sharing ways to experience outdoor adventures in the Midwest in Season 5. In this episode we tent camp near Lake Michigan and hike in and around Indiana Dunes National Park and State Park. Learn about the 3 Dune Challenge and the Goblins abound in Beverly Shores in this episode. Links from the episode: Dunewood Campground: https://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm Goblin and the Grocer: http://www.goblinandthegrocer.com/ Thanks for listening to episode seven of our Midwest Adventures during Season 5 of our podcast. If you don't already, make sure you subscribe to our podcast by searching "Hashtag 59" on your podcasts app! Keep in touch with us on our website www.Hashtag59.com for our latest podcast episodes, blogs, become a Patreon Member, go an Unordinary Adventure with us, and find out about our latest trash cleanup events! #Hashtag59

It was supposed to be a leisurely day spent on the beach along Lake Michigan by three friends, but before the sun set, the trio of women had vanished. This is the story of the Missing Sunbathers of the Indiana Dunes.Looking for gift ideas for dads and grads?https://www.podpage.com/chicago-history-podcast/support/Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryAmazon Affiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show):Sin In The Second City: Madams, Ministers, Playboys, and the Battle for America's Soul by Karen Abbotthttps://amzn.to/3AlJ7W9Sinister Chicago by Kali Joy Cramerhttps://amzn.to/2WV7F9VMurder & Mayhem in Chicago's Vice Districts by Troy Taylorhttps://amzn.to/3zgTBGlSecond City Sinners: True Crime From Historic Chicago's Deadly Streets  by Jon Seidelhttps://amzn.to/3g5n1jsUnknown Chicago Tales by John R. Schmidthttps://amzn.to/3x6GgPhCHICAGO ITEMS (PERFECT FOR GIFT GIVING):Greenline Goods Whiskey Glasses - 10 Oz Tumbler Gift Set for Chicago lovers, Etched with Chicago Map | Old Fashioned Rocks Glass - Set of 2https://amzn.to/3FrjSFrChicago Map Coasters by O3 Design Studio, Set Of 4, Sapele Wooden Coaster With City Map, Handmadehttps://amzn.to/3vNyDiNPodcast art by John K. Schneider - angeleyesartjks on Instagram or at angeleyesartjks AT gmail.comChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podhttps://www.chicagohistorypod.comEmail: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com

In this episode, Colleen and Janice want you to imagine watching a stunning sunset over the vast, blue seascape while feeling gentle breezes and sand between your toes.  Would you believe THIS is Indiana?!?!?!  It is and it can be enjoyed regularly at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.  Joined by Superintendent for the National Park Service, Paul Labovitz,  and founder of Dig the Dunes, Eve Wierzbicki, Colleen and Janice confirm there is a slice of paradise in Northwest Indiana.  Paul Labovitz started his National Park Service career in the Rivers & Trails Program and would go on to serve in Philadelphia, for the Midwest Regional Office at Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio, Voyageurs National Park and Mississippi National River & Recreation Area in Minnesota.  Paul has worked on park and protected area projects in over 25 states and in several European countries.  Now 26 years later, Paul serves as Superintendent at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.  Prior to working for the NPS, Paul was a Forester, Wildlife Biologist and Manager at a 10,000 private property in Southwestern Pennsylvania after earning a BS in Forest Science from The Pennsylvania State University.  He would later receive his MBA from Frostburg State University.  Paul serves as a strategist on the Urban National Park work group.  Their goal is to reach a new generation of National Park stewards.  He also serves as the Midwest Region's Superintendent Representative to the NPS Tourism Council.  Eve Wierzbicki started Dig the Dunes because of her love for the area. She began taking photos and posting them on Facebook and found that people really enjoyed seeing where she was every day. After watching her page grow, Eve started writing blog posts, created a website and added much more information for people to discover. Now she enjoys planning events and workshops and getting people out and about all year long. She's excited to watch Dig the Dunes grow and looks forward to seeing what will happen next!15:04 Paul Labovitz interview begins42:10 Eve Wierzbicki interview beginsHosts: Colleen Brennan and Janice V. RodriguezCo-Producers: Colleen Brennan and Janice V. RodriguezTheme Music: Michael MiltenbergerSound Editing: Michael Miltenberger

National Parks are full of spectacular things to see… I often feel like I'm on another planet when I visit them! In this episode come along and hear about seven magical moments from six recent visits: Indiana Dunes, Canyonlands, Arches, Joshua Tree, Pinnacles and Death Valley National Parks.  My focus in every visit is to of course, check out and capture with my camera, some iconic sights, but also to go on the trails less traveled to experience the parks in a different and often times, more magical way… these are some stories of just that!  My hope is to inspire you to get out and experience nature in some way today… and feel so good because of it! (And who doesn't want to feel good?!)  To support the creation of this podcast and Today's WonderFULL (a newly public Instagram account: @todayswonderfull, where I share photos taken in the parks and in my surroundings for a daily dose of beauty), head on over to: https://www.projectwonderfull.com/patreon

Formed more than 10-thousand years ago by glaciers, the area was first the home of the Miami and Potawatomi tribes. The area quickly thrived thanks to its location to not just Lake Michigan, but also rivers –helping the fur trade and eventually steel production, flourish. But the water wasn't the only mode of transpiration that brought in commerce. Railroads brought in goods and people. Today, the Indiana Dunes are a hot spot for visitors in the Midwest and beyond.

Other top stories include a man in Kane County is saved from a burning car due to a police officers quick thinking, and the chicago Park District has put tree removals on the June election ballot, Chicago may be hosting the Democratic National Convention, and you're gonna need to buy a pass to go to the Indiana Dunes this season.  

Other top stories include a man in Kane County is saved from a burning car due to a police officers quick thinking, and the chicago Park District has put tree removals on the June election ballot, Chicago may be hosting the Democratic National Convention, and you're gonna need to buy a pass to go to the Indiana Dunes this season.  

This week Regina has a couple of stories to share with you that include mysterious disappearances, car bombings and organized crime.  But first if you haven't listened to Episode 21: Horses, Candy & Crime: The Disappearance of Helen Brach you'll want to be sure to go back and listen to that episode, which will help put some of today's stories in context. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1999-07-16-9907160327-story.html https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1999-09-10-9909100282-story.html https://www.unsolvedcasebook.com/the-indiana-dunes-mystery/ http://malefactorsregister.com/wp/death-and-horses/ https://charleyproject.org/case/renee-bruhl https://apnews.com/article/bf8f82b53b3791d825e71956c7d4d61f https://www.nydailynews.com/ct-xpm-2012-07-27-ct-met-olympic-jayne-20120727-story.html https://www.domu.com/chicago/neighborhoods/morgan-park/history-in-morgan-park https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1997-12-17-9712170046-story.html https://palatinehistoricalsociety.com/history/farms/ https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/Products/9781596299689 https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/akorl2/the_strange_disappearance_of_ann_patricia_and/ https://www.nydailynews.com/news/justice-story/3-girls-beach-found-article-1.1216303

Welcome back for Episode 40! Alright Legends, today is a triple missing person case, a fun summer day turned into a nightmare for the families of Ann Miller, Patricia Blough & Renee Bruhl. Was it gangsters? a serial killer? or just the simply fake their own deaths? Let's look into it because It's a little bit...baffling. Please be sure to like and share the story and follow us @itsalittlebitpodcast on Instagram, It's a little bit podcast on Facebook or email itsalittlebitpodcast@gmail.com

On the shores of Lake Michigan at the Indiana Dunes, five distinctive houses - including the legendary House of Tomorrow - are the focus of nearly as much public interest as the famous sand dunes. They also are the focus of this encore show originally broadcast in 2018. Designed as showplace homes for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, the houses were brought by barge to the resort town of Beverly Shores, Ind., after the fair closed. During the 80-plus years since arriving at their permanent location, the former exhibit houses - which include residences known as the Florida House and the Cyprus House - have had their share of ups and downs. That's particularly true for the House of Tomorrow, which was built to embody futurists' ideas about how Americans would live during the 21st century. With floor-to-ceiling glass walls, the 12-sided house had the world's first General Electric dishwasher, an automatic garage-door opener and central air conditioning. Its first-floor service area even included a small airplane hangar, on the assumption that personal air travel would be common in the years ahead. "In the midst of the Great Depression, the House of Tomorrow ... offered millions a hopeful vision of a brighter, easier future," noted Indiana Preservation, a publication of Indiana Landmarks. Perched on the Dunes, the five former exhibit houses are the only remaining structures from the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, which had a "Century of Progress" theme. Since the mid-1960s, the houses have been part of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Owned by the National Park Service, the houses are leased to Indiana Landmarks, the historic preservation organization. Landmarks, in turn, subleases them to tenants who agree to maintain them. Four of the houses - including the pink Florida House, which has patios with sweeping views of Lake Michigan - are in good shape. But not the House of Tomorrow, which fell into shocking disrepair during the 1990s and is currently unoccupied. A fund-raising campaign is underway by Indiana Landmarks to finance a $3 million restoration, with the house leased upon completion. It no longer has an airplane hangar. Some of the restoration has been done, but no work is currently underway. Todd Zeiger, director of Indiana Landmarks' northern regional office in South Bend, is Nelson's studio guest to describe the colorful saga of the five distinctive homes in Beverly Shores. At the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, 1.2 million people paid 10 cents apiece to tour the House of Tomorrow. In 2016, the National Trust for Historic Preservation designated the house a "National Treasure," a label reserved for "significant structures in dire straits," according to a story in the Indianapolis Star. Because of their location on the Dunes, the houses take a beating from Mother Nature; wind, sand and the harsh winters of far-northern Indiana conspire to make preservation an on-going challenge. The town of Beverly Shores was created during the late 1920s and early '30s by two brothers, Chicago-based developers Frederick and Robert Bartlett, as an exclusive resort for "affluent individuals interested in escaping their crowded urban environment," according to Beverly Shores: A Suburban Dunes Resort (Arcadia Publishing) by Jim Morrow, a preservationist in northern Indiana. The town, which has a population today of about 600 residents, was named for Robert Bartlett's daughter, Beverly. "The House of Tomorrow's nationwide publicity made it an extremely attractive promotional addition to Beverly Shores from Robert Bartlett's perspective," Morrow wrote. "Bartlett had the house sited high on a dune overlooking the lake to take advantage of its transparent walls." Chicago architect George Fred Keck designed the House of Tomorrow, which the press in 1933 described as "America's First Glass House." The Florida House was designed by a Miami-based architect. The pink, Modernist-style house at the Chicago World's Fair captivated visitors, many of whom were living in houses built in Tudor, Queen Anne, Italianate and other architectural styles prevalent during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. For virtual tours of the "Century of Progress" houses from the 1933 World's Fair and their restorations, our guest Todd Zeiger of Indiana Landmarks recommends these online sources: A Century of Progress - overview Our Fair House: Restoring Indiana's Century of Progress Homes

July 2, 1966. Porter County, Indiana. 21-year old Ann Miller, 19-year old Patricia Blough and 19-year old Renee Bruhl leave their homes in Illinois in order to travel to the Indiana Dunes State Park. After taking a spot on the beach next to Lake Michigan, the three women venture into the water, leaving all of their belongings behind. Eyewitnesses would recall seeing them climb into a boat with an unidentified man before they vanished without a trace and there would be a number of different theories about why they went missing. Did the women take off voluntarily? Were they murdered over possible connections to notorious criminal Silas Jayne and his “horse syndicate”? Could their disappearance have been the result of an illegal abortion gone wrong? On this week's episode of “The Trail Went Cold”, we shall explore the truly baffling disappearance of the “Indiana Dunes Women”. We would like to send out a special thanks to Smithsonian Channel Plus for supporting “The Trail Went Cold”. Visit www.getscplus.com/cold and get 50% off your first three months of Smithsonian Channel Plus. Join us on March 21 at 8:00pm Eastern Time for an online streaming Unsolved Mysteries marathon where we will be watching segments about cases covered on episodes of “The Trail Went Cold”. You can enter our screening room by clicking on this link. Additional Reading: http://charleyproject.org/case/ann-miller http://charleyproject.org/case/patricia-blough http://charleyproject.org/case/renee-bruhl https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1987-06-21-8702170368-story.html https://www.nydailynews.com/news/justice-story/3-girls-beach-found-article-1.1216303 “Silas Jayne: Chicago's Suburban Gangster” by Bryan Alaspa “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon! Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.