FALLing in Love with the South Shore - Outdoors, Apples, Events and More!

There's nothing quite like the feeling of fall when you step outside on a cool, crisp morning and spot the first hints of orange and yellow leaves scattered among the green trees. Despite the chilly weather on the horizon, we can't help but love every aspect of autumn and everything it brings. We're ready for fresh apples and pumpkins,apple-cinnamon donuts, corn mazes, Oktoberfests, pumpkin beer, colorful trails, wildlife viewing, and more…

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A Vintage Baseball Game with the Deep River Grinders

A beautiful Sunday afternoon, 80 degrees and sunny but shaded by trees, maybe a hundred people out with their lawn chairs to experience a baseball game like no other these days at Deep River County Parkin Hobart. The score? 12-1 against the Deep River Grinders, but it didn't really matter because everyone was having an amazing time…

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A Trip to Sandy Oak Ranch

Sandy Oak Ranch in Lake Village is a unique experience that you can only really find in one place in Northwest Indiana. By experiencing either the drive-through or the walk-through adventures, you can see a wide variety of animals native to Indiana but also more exotic ones. From deer to bison…

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Steam Through History on Cedar Lake

It's full steam ahead for Cedar Lake historians to take visitors on a floating tour through time! At theMuseum at Lassen’s Resort, the Cedar Lake Historical Association in partnership with the Hesston Steam Museum launched its Steam through History program which allows visitors to get a glimpse of the town's past on a 1915 steamboat, named Steamer Dewey, captained by Jerry Beno of Chicago. This summer the South Shore CVA staff had the pleasure of taking the historic trip…

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A Farm-to-Fork Road Trip Through the South Shore

If your ideal getaway includes scenic backroads, local flavorand unforgettable food stops, the South Shore delivers. Think farm-to-table dining, small-batch breweries, artisanal cheeses and U-pick farms that change with the seasons. Come hungry and leave happy (...and full!)…

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