Walks to Remember throughout Northwest Indiana
No hiking boots necessary for these short but memorable walks along the South Shore. Find…
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Tag: Spring
A Round of Disc Golf at Lemon Lake County Park
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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An Artist’s Garden - Brincka Cross Gardens in Michigan City
I’ve been wanting to visit Brincka Cross Gardens for some time. With puffy white clouds, cool summer breezes and my walking shoes, I headed to Michigan City for an adventure…
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Visiting the Trails at Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve
Since moving to the Valparaiso area, I have been on the lookout for a new favorite place for my dog and I to walk. I may have just found the place! Driving down IN 49 a while back I had taken notice of Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve and became curious to explore it…
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Hiking the Succession Trail at Indiana Dunes National Park
I recently had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with my family at West Beach, part of the Indiana Dunes National Park. We were wanting something peaceful, yet active, to enjoy the nice weather. I had heard about the Succession Trail from a coworker and thought that I would check it out. The four of us: my mom, my dad, and my small dog, Harbor, made the trip with a small backpack filled with water and snacks. The weather could not have been more perfect and the park was busy, but not overcrowded…
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Restaurants with a View - Outdoor Dining in Northwest Indiana
When the sun shines and your belly is rumbling you’ll want to enjoy these locations with great fare…
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South Shore Trails: Oak Savannah Trail
By Tom Dabertin The Oak Savannah Trail is one of my personal favorites. The paved path starts at Oak Ridge Prairie County Park (301 South Colfax in Griffith). There is always plenty of parking available; it’s scenic, and has both under and overpasses to avoid major street crossings at I-65, Broadway and Cleveland. The path is multiple use, but bicyclists far outnumber joggers, etc. and people are always polite in yielding…
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Top Photo Opportunities along the South Shore
We’ve complied a few of our favorite Instagram-worthy locations throughout the South Shore. Each of…
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Outdoor Bucket List for Northwest Indiana
It is a great time for some much-needed nature exploration. Northwest Indiana is lucky to be home to…
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Maple Syrup Time in Northwest Indiana
Every March, maple trees in the South Shore awaken with the warm days and cold nights and the sap begins to flow. It's that time of year again, and the maple sugar farmers are busy, headed out with their tools to tap the trees…
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