JOIN US FOR A 2026 HEALING ADVENTURE!

Adventure is calling! First Descents’ 2026 Core Program Registration opens on Monday, February 2, at 11 AM MST.

Get started today by browsing the amazing destinations we have planned and start thinking about which program you’d like to join. Then be sure to log in to the FD Portal on February 2 to submit your choices! Don’t have a login yet? Submit an inquiry form HERE.

All programs are FREE and include lodging in a spectacular location, plus gear, pro-guided instruction, chef-prepared meals, and time to kick back with fellow members of our incredible FD community.

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Indiana Dunes National Park

Porter, IN

Join local FD community member, Andrea for an awesome weekend of camping and exploring Indiana Dunes National Park. One of our newest national parks, it’s only one hour away from Chicago and two and a half hours away from Indianapolis.

August 26th to August 27th

Whether it’s your first time joining or you’ve been to a bunch of FD meetups – it’ll be a fun weekend hanging out with local FD community members.

Feel free to invite along friends/family as anyone is welcome to attend Community Adventures!

Activities: Hiking (3 Dune Challenge  and Diana of the Dunes Dare), Water sports (Kayaking, SUP, Swimming,
etc.)
– Hikes will scheduled closer to date and depending on weather conditions

Costs: Entrance to the park, lodging, food on own, water sport rental
– I plan on tent camping here ($42.33 / night) I’m happy to reserve sites close to each other depending on interest.
– VRBO seems to have more available, though in Michigan City as opposed to Portage
(campground)
– For other ideas where to stay, check out: https://www.indianadunes.com/places-to-stay/

To RSVP please complete this brief form!

 

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