Tag: Unique

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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South Shore Getaways: Unique Stays in Northwest Indiana

By Dani Vasquez on Jun. 30, 2022

Everyone can use a getaway or staycation! If you are looking for somewhere unique to stay in Northwest Indiana, check out one of these bed & breakfasts, vacation rentals or inns. Perfect for a weekend getaway or special occasion close to Chicago and Lake Michigan's South Shore…

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Pierogi Fest® is a weekend you do not want to miss!

By Stephanie Smith, Manager of Communications on Jun. 01, 2022

Grab your babushka and meet us at Pierogi Fest®! Held on the last weekend in July, it’s the time of year when you can dance the polka like no one is watching, devour copious amounts of pierogis, and celebrate with local brews in the streets of downtown Whiting, Indiana! This wacky weekend is guaranteed to bring out the joy in the most unsuspecting people…

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Get Outside This Spring in Northwest Indiana

By Dani Vasquez on Apr. 15, 2022

The snow is melting, the flowers are blooming outside, and the sun is peeking out from the chilly winter clouds. Spring is full of hope and excitement and what better way to take it all in than exploring the beautiful green gardens and outdoors along the south shore of Lake Michigan. Open to the…

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Decay Devils Preservation Ride through the Miller Neighborhood of Gary

By Marianne Lee, South Shore Ambassador on Oct. 06, 2021

On a beautiful, sunny September morning, we met in a parking lot along Lake Street. After a few instructions from President of the Decay Devils, Tyrell Anderson, we pedaled our way down the new bike/walking path on recently remodeled Lake Street past this iconic Miller sign…

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Nature Notes: Bison, by the Numbers, at Kankakee Sands

By Alyssa Nyberg, Kankakee Sands Efroymson Restoration on Jul. 23, 2021

It’s that exciting time of the year when the bison calves are born! At the close of 2020, we had 93 bison in our in our Kankakee Sands herd. As I pen this article, twenty-one calves have already been documented in the bison pasture, which means that for the first time in the history of Kankakee Sands, we have more than 100 bison grazing on our prairies…

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Top Photo Opportunities along the South Shore

By Erika Dahl on May. 23, 2020

We’ve complied a few of our favorite Instagram-worthy locations throughout the South Shore. Each of…

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The Buffalo Man at Kankakee Sands

By Alyssa Nyberg, Kankakee Sands Efroymson Restoration on Mar. 02, 2020

On a chilly March morning, John Hardwick pulls into the bison viewing area at Kankakee Sands. With his thermos of hot coffee handy, he’s ready to begin his day. John volunteers as a Bison Ranger at Kankakee Sands. He’s been doing this for four years, and in those four years he has inspired hundreds of visitors with information about Kankakee Sands and our bison herd. …

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Viewing a Moment of a Majestic Migration - Sandhill Cranes

By Katharine Stob, Guest Blogger on Dec. 27, 2019

My grandfather loved birds. He used to bird watch and enjoyed learning about them. This love of birds was passed down to my mom. It was with knowing this that our old neighbors, years ago, first took my parents to see the Sandhill Cranes at the Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area. We have since gone as a family about three times before going for the fourth time this past week. Always the week before or of Thanksgiving. Each time we are amazed by what we see. …

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Nature Notes: Green Time - No Batteries Required at Kankakee Sands

By Alyssa Nyberg, Kankakee Sands Efroymson Restoration on Sep. 04, 2019

Photo: Butterfly Day at Kankakee Sands by Leigh Littiken We all know that getting out in nature is great for our health, but sometimes our busy schedules make it difficult to find the time to get our “green time”. Fear not, it’s really much easier that you might think – because green time is all around you! Getting you green time is truly as simple as standing outside and noticing the nature around you. No batteries, tools or fancy footwear required…

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