Lake County Parks has eight fun ways to get moving and get outside in Northwest Indiana! 1. Bust out your bike Head over to Oak Ridge Prairie to access the Oak Savannah or Erie Lackawanna bike trails. 2. Head out for a hike Did you know Lake County Parks has over 100 miles of hiking and walking…
Read More
Photo from the Lake County Historical Museum:Couples standing in line at the Clerk's Office in the courthouse waiting to obtain their marriage licenses (c1930). Years ago, Crown Point was known for its quickie no-wait weddings. Crown Point was aptly named the Marriage Mill, because it turned out countless weddings between 1915 and 1940. The reason? There was no wait for a marriage license. Couples from all over the nation came to the Marriage Mill, much like they do Vegas today and the Crown Point Courthouse is bringing the Mill back to life…
Read More
As the last days of August slip away, my family and I were lucky enough to get in one last summer splash - literally - at Deep River Waterpark, on Route 30 in Crown Point. While our sons had been to the park before with friends, this was the first trip for my wife and I to this, or any, water park. We had a great time, but definitely have suggestions on how to make the next trip, whether it’s ours or yours, even better…
Read More
I own two mountain bikes and rarely ride them. I want to change that! The improvements that have been made to our miles and miles of bike/walking trails are phenomenal and inspired me to break out of my comfort zone … and ride my bike to work (and back). …
Read More
This weekend, you can enjoy all three! Visit these region breweries and restaurants for craft beer and Halloween festivities all while rooting for the Cubs…
Read More
Nestled in the basement of the historic Crown Point Courthouse, in downtown Crown Point, Indiana…
Read More
I love craft beer. I love the creativity of flavor creation, the camaraderie that seems to follow…
Read More
Whenever I am presented with the opportunity to dine at Lucrezia's in Crown Point, I jump at the…
Read More
Gift giving for me is a challenge; I'm always searching for the perfect item for my loved ones. I…
Read More