Tag: Summer

Bonfires, Beaches and Bumper Boats, Oh My! - Camping in Northern Indiana

By Dani Vasquez on Sep. 01, 2022

Break out the sleeping bags, grab the marshmallows, pack your tent or hop in the RV because it’s camping season in northwest Indiana! It's time to get together with friends and family around the campfire, go on early morning trail walks, relax on the lakeand roast some weenies. I know I’m excited for burnt marshmallows and lake days and have already started planning my camping trip.  Here are a few campground options along the South Shore to get your camping trip planning started, including two within the Indiana Dunes. …

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Steam Through History on Cedar Lake

By Stephanie Smith, Manager of Communications on Aug. 10, 2022

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 to Z list of things to do this summer in Northwest Indiana

By Jennifer Rush, Director of Digital Marketing and Communications on Jul. 01, 2022

It’s never too early to plan your South Shore summer activities. We’ve compiled an A to Z list of things to do in Northwest Indiana with family and friends this summer…

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10 Best Fishing Spots in Northwest Indiana

By South Shore CVA on Jul. 12, 2021

There are a variety of good fishing spots within the Northwest Indiana area, whether you're looking for a quick trip or an all-day fishing excursion, the region has someplace to suit your needs. Many of these locales offer the ability to fish year-round, though this list is specifically for those…

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“YES DAY” in NWI … Can Kids Actually Plan a Fun Adventure?

By Kara Mackey, South Shore Ambassador on Jun. 15, 2021

The moment we finished watching “Yes Day” as a family, the boys were revved up about the idea of doing one themselves. We agreed to do it on the first available day of summer. A nice end to the school year and celebration of the long, play-filled days ahead. My husband still teaches a week after the kids get out + working mom + life = June 9th as the date circled on the calendar the kids had been counting down to for months…

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Couple’s Weekend in the Miller Beach Community

By Dani Vasquez on Jun. 11, 2021

We want to inspire you to getaway for a weekend in the Miller Beach community of Gary, right off Lake Michigan. Read on to see some of our suggestions for a couples retreat where the Indiana Dunes begins…

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Lake Michigan Provides “Unnaturally” Good Fishing Every Year

By Capt. Mike Schoonveld, Indiana North Coast Charter Assoc. on Mar. 01, 2021

As a lifelong fisherman, I’ve seen lakes cycle from boom to bust or bust to boom many times. Fish populations naturally go through cycles in almost all lakes for many reasons. Among these reasons is the reproductive or spawning success of native fish. A few years after a couple of good spawns, the lakes may team with catchable fish. A few years after a poor spawn, often due to weather issues, the number of fish can decline. It’s nature’s way.... It’s natural. I’ve been fishing for Lake Michigan salmon for most of my adult life and operating a charter fishing business on Lake Michigan for half my adult life. Why is it the fishing on Lake Michigan, season after season, remains consistently good? Is it unnatural…

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An Afternoon at Cedar Lake Farmers' Market

By Jennifer Rush, Director of Digital Marketing and Communications on Aug. 25, 2020

My family recently had the chance to visit the Cedar Lake Farmers’ Market. It was definitely worth the visit! We had a nice afternoon by the area’s 8,000 acre lake strolling through the vendors, enjoying the music and tasting some local foods…

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Walks to Remember throughout Northwest Indiana

By Erika Dahl on Aug. 25, 2020

No hiking boots necessary for these short but memorable walks along the South Shore. Find…

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A Round of Disc Golf at Lemon Lake County Park

By Jennifer Rush, Director of Digital Marketing and Communications on Aug. 14, 2020

If you’re looking for a fun, inexpensive way to spend the afternoon with family and friends outdoors, you should give disc golf a try. My family has played a number of times both out-of-state while camping and close to home at Lemon Lake County Park. It’s the perfect combination to keep kids with different interests entertained - hiking the trails and playing a sport at the same time. And all you need is a disc (or frisbee) for each person…

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