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Mastodons, frequently found in Indiana, could become first “national fossil”

Joanie Dugan

Indiana U.S. Sen. Mike Braun's latest bill would officially name the mastodon as the first U.S. national fossil.
Indiana Dunes National Park entry fee to begin March 31

Associated Press

The National Park Service has approved an entrance fee for Indiana Dunes National Park beginning on March 31 to help fund parking and transportation improvements, visitor services and a bike trail.