My husband and I moved to Northwest Indiana two years ago but COVID and home remodeling delayed hosting guests… until now! WOOT! Our Wisconsin friends came to visit, and we were excited to show them a sampling of what our new hometown area has to offer…
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After temporarily closing its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mascot Hall of Fame is excited to reopen to the public on Saturdays beginning in April 2021…
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So you’ve decided to wander away from the beachesalong Lake Michigan to explore the South Shore’s beach communities. This short list of our picks of things to do and where to eat when you leave the beach should get you started…
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Sláinte! to the South Shore! Please check with the managing organization to confirm events are not…
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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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The snow is here! Will you be building a snowman, holiday shopping, or curling up on the couch to binge-watch Netflix? If you’re feeling adventurous take a look at these great spots to enjoy sleddingand cross-country skiing this season. These are great activities you can do while on holiday break with the kids, too. Too cold outside? We have some indoor things to do at the end of this blog…
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Header photo from Marilyn's Bakery Paczki, pronounced “poonch-key,” are beloved fried pastries filled with jelly or cream, sprinkled with powdered sugar, and are a Polish tradition. These pastries are tremendously popular in Northwest Indiana as we have one of the largest Polish American populations…
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Looking for something lovely to do this Valentine's Day in Northwest Indiana? We've put together some Valentine's date ideas and events happening around the region to enjoy with your special someone…
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Photos by Trevor Edmonson This past September, upwards of 2,000 monarchs congregated on the oak trees growing atop the dunes at the Bison Viewing Area! The monarchs roosted in the trees for several days before they continued on their long journey to their overwintering location in Michoacan, Mexico…
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