Indiana Insider Blog

If you’re like me and like trying new foods, you’ll want to head to Highland to check out Jose’s Family Restaurant. I was making my way around Northwest Indiana one afternoon at lunchtime and wanted to go somewhere I had... Read more

The craft beer industry has been booming the past decade-plus and its showing no signs of slowing down. Indiana is definitely one of the best states to spend time if you are an aficionado of craft beers. With over 150... Read more

I’m a big foodie and every time someone highly recommends a place to me, I add it to my foodie bucket list. Next to it I try to add the name of the person who recommended it so I can... Read more

As you move further from the bright lights of big cities, like Chicago, you’ll be able to enjoy the celestial sky and bright stars by stargazing along the South Shore of Lake Michigan. If you’re from a smaller, rural town,... Read more

I was in the Northern Indiana town of Griffith recently for the first time in a while and was reminded of what a great job they’ve done in revamping their downtown. The three unique restaurants and three craft breweries below... Read more

Just before the December 26 grand opening of the National Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, I attended media day to get a sneak peek of this long-awaited attraction located just beyond downtown near Whihala Beach. Children from local schools... Read more

Don’t let the cold keep you cooped up inside this winter! These five spots Along the South Shore of Lake Michigan are the perfect cure for your winter blues. Shelf Ice The Indiana Dunes are marvelous year-round. Shelf ice is... Read more

One of the best things about summer in the South Shore? Festivals! Plenty of food – from BBQ and gyros to funnel cakes and cotton candy and don’t forget about kids activities like parades, face painting and carnival rides. It... Read more

Grab your gear and get ready to explore the canals, rivers, streams and lakes in the South Shore. The South Shore has hundreds of miles of water trails and each route offers different opportunities from challenging and scenic to historic... Read more