When we think of the activities at the dunes along the lakeshore, we think of hiking, chasing your friends up and down the hill, or relaxing on the beach. Sometimes just laying out a blanket and enjoying the day is the only activity you want to do. However, one man given the nickname “The crazy old…
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I recently had the opportunity to join the Decay Devils on a preservation ride through downtown Gary, Indiana. This group's mission is to help restore unoccupied historic buildings and landmarks, saving these gems from demolition. Our extremely knowledgeable tour guide and founder of Decay Devils, Tyrell Anderson, shared the back stories on many of the old buildings we pedaled past…
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Celebrating Music Icons. The new Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary brings 200,000-square feet of entertainment including a massive gaming space, five food venues, an on-site sportsbook, a retail shop and a 1,954-seat Hard Rock Live performance venue…
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The South Shore is rich in many things from landscapes, culture and of course, history. We are lucky to be the home of many beautiful and historic buildings. Learn more about the history of some of these structures throughout Northwest Indiana…
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There are few sights I enjoy more than the perfect pink and purple sunset. Now picture that sunset over the dunes. Now picture that sunset over the dunes with the Northwest Indiana Symphony playing live in the background. Now put a Mother Wilma’s s’more in your hand and you have one happy concertgoer. There was about 2,000 happy concertgoers all enjoying a similar experience at the Symphony at the Dunes Concert at West Beach this summer…
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While the casinos along the South Shore are smoking, they also accommodate non-smokers. Here's what you need to know at each location: Ameristar Hotel & Casino - Ameristar's hotel has non-smoking floors; guests can request a room on one of those floors when booking. The casino's non-smoking section slot area is in the back on the first deck. The restaurants at Ameristar Casino are also non-smoking…
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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 and wooded…
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Did you know that the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore turns 50 this year? Talk about a fine wine. Special events are occurring along the lakeshore to commemorate Indiana’s favorite national park. We’ve put together five ways for you to celebrate the wonder of Lake Michigan. From Century of Progress Tours to a festival inspired by Johnny Appleseed, you’ll find fun for the whole family…
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This is the second blog in a series of three summarizing Alex's experiences at the inaugural…
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We have all heard the adage, "April showers bring May flowers." That is especially true here at Indiana Dunes National Park. When I hike in May, I try to find three special plants-May Apples, Wild Lupine, and pink Lady's Slippers. May Apples (Podophyllum peltatum) are part of the spring ephemeral…
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