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JAN 8

Whiting Lakefront Park: Beautiful and Peaceful, Even in Winter!

By Carrie Steinweg
Once the temperatures dip, the snow starts to fall and the winds become chilly (or borderline brutal), there aren’t many souls hanging out at Whiting Lakefront Park. And in a time like this, that’s a welcome thing. Not only are... Read more
NOV 17

Bundle Up For Fun With These 20 Winter Traditions in Indiana

By Visit Indiana
Winter brings colder temperatures, but it also brings a whole new list of memory-making opportunities! From chills and thrills to sightseeing and “lightseeing,” Indiana is a winter wonderland perfect for exploring, and we’ve compiled 20 of Indiana’s best winter traditions.... Read more
SEP 1

You'll Find Superb Outdoor Recreation on These 20 Indiana Lakes

By Visit Indiana
From boating and fishing to swimming and waterskiing, Indiana is an incredible place to spend a day on the lake. The Hoosier State is home to 100,000 acres of publicly owned lakes and 45 miles of Great Lakes shoreline that... Read more
SEP 30

Four Northwest Indiana Breweries You Need To Visit

By Carrie Steinweg
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
APR 2

Where Can You Rent a Kayak or Canoe in Indiana?

By Visit Indiana
One of the best ways to explore nature is to hit the water in a kayak or canoe. Indiana is home to beautiful scenery that can be experienced on the state’s creeks, rivers, lakes and streams. A day on the... Read more
JAN 17

Top 5 Outdoor Winter Spots Along the South Shore

By Visit Indiana
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
JUN 16

12 Northwest Indiana Water Trails You Must Kayak or Canoe

By Visit Indiana
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
JUN 16

Learn to Kayak & Paddleboard at These 5 Amazing Spots

By Visit Indiana
Shallow streams, a great lake, a nationally recognized waterway, small lakes and ponds can all be found in the South Shore. We’ve put together a list of water trails for beginners complete with rental locations. Have your own equipment? Looking... Read more
JUN 13

Just Dunes It: A Weekend on Lake Michigan

By Visit Indiana
My wife (Chelsi) and I spent my 30th birthday in Italy on our honeymoon. So when her 30th came around, we had to do something to match the awesomeness of mine. So, a trip to the Indiana Dunes was planned and... Read more
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