South Shore Blog - Jasper County

When I was a youngster, few things brought thoughts of wild lands and far off places into my head than hearing and seeing a Vee-shaped skein of Canada geese winging their way south in the fall or heading back to their summering area in the springtime. If I was lucky, I’d witness this majesty two or three times each year. Nowadays, seeing a Canada goose is almost as common as seeing robins in a yard or gulls along the lakefront. 

July 14th-21st was Fair Week in Jasper and Newton Counties. My family and I took it as a sign that we should go to both fairs and compare them. We found an interesting contrast in county personalities and left with the impression that both fairs offer different but equally enjoyable experiences.

Looking for some summer fun? Mark these things to do in northwest Indiana this summer off your bucket list! Scream for ice cream at Fair Oaks Farms ! Creamy sweet treats are a must in the summer.   Hike the Dunes . Explore the  Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore  or the  Indiana Dunes State Park .   Fly through the skies at Edge Adventures at Deep River. This is the South Shore’s newest attraction, so be sure to cross it off your list this summer!

One of the best things about summer in the South Shore? Festivals! Plenty of food – from BBQ and gyros to funnel cakes and cotton candy and don’t forget about kids activities like parades, face painting and carnival rides. It seems that you can’t have a festival without amazing live entertainment! We’ve put together a list of all of the great music you’ll hear this summer along the South Shore! 

There are a variety of good fishing spots within the Northwest Indiana area, whether you're looking