Category Archives: Indiana Dunes
Indiana Dunes Birding Festival 2022
Celebrate the migration of birdlife through the Indiana Dunes region this May 12-15, 2022 at the 8th Annual Indiana Dunes Birding Festival. The festival is a partnership with the region’s major environmental groups highlighting the dunes area’s rich biodiversity and bird watching opportunities to create a positive impact on the economic, conservation, and environmental education…
Indiana Dunes National Park To Start Entry Fees
The National Park Service has approved an entrance fee for Indiana Dunes National Park beginning on March 31, 2022. The new fee revenue will help fund the Marquette Greenway Bike Trail, parking and transportation improvements and visitor services for a park that has seen its attendance increase from 1.7 million visitors to more…
10 Minute Play Festival Held in Chesterton Indiana
Join Fourth Street Theater, Chesterton Indiana for an evening of 10-Minute Plays during their ANNUAL “10 Minute Play Festival! ” “The Unforgivable Sin of Forgiveness,” by Rich Orloff, Synopsis: Who is the wronged party? That’s the question that arises when a wife admits a shameful secret to her husband and gets a…
Most Valuable Tips for off-Roading in the Sand
Whether you are an experienced driver or a beginner, off-roading is tough. Read on for some of the most valuable tips for off-roading in the sand.
4 Fun Tourist Destinations in Northwest Indiana
Taking a trip this year is difficult with the necessary COVID-19 precautions, but there are ways for you to still get away. Whether you’re a Midwesterner looking to stay local or from farther away, northwest Indiana is a prime spot for outdoor fun. Peruse these four fun tourist destinations in northwest Indiana as you plan…
Outdoor Adventure Festival at Indiana Dunes
Spend the weekend outdoors at the Indiana Dunes Outdoor Adventure Festival, which will take place the first weekend in September 10th, 11th and 12th, 2021 throughout the Indiana Dunes Region. Packed with outdoor adventure opportunities. Spend the weekend outdoors at the Indiana Dunes Outdoor Adventure Festival, which will take place on September…
Fest In The First – Re-Imagine Gary
Fest in the First is Back! On September 18, 2021 from noon-8pm, come to Lake Street in Gary’s beautiful Miller Beach Community for the 18th Annual Fest in the First. We are celebrating Gary’s First District Neighborhoods: Emerson, Aetna, Glen Ryan and Miller. There will be a free accessible shuttle service provided in partnership with…
Octave Chanute Day at Indiana Dunes
Learn about Octive Chanute, a pioneer of aviation who experimented with gliders in the dunes and contributed to the Wright brothers’ success. Upon retirement retired from his engineering business in 1889, Chanute had the opportunity for more personal study and experiment in aeronautics. In 1896 at Dune Park, Indiana, about 60…
Hooked on Art Festival Returns To Chesterton Indiana
It’s that time of year again for the coolest art festival of the season! Artists, art enthusiasts, and families of all shapes and sizes are invited to spend a beautiful Saturday listening to live music, eating delicious food, and enjoying interactive art activities. The 10th Annual Hooked on Art Festival will be held…
Michigan City Food Truck Festival
A 2-day Food Truck festival on Memorial Weekend will be held in Fedder’s Alley on May 18th and 29th 2022 – located on Lake Michigan shoreline, celebrating culture and food. Hosted by Michigan City Parks and Recreation, the area is located inside Washington park. Michigan City Parks and Recreation is looking to…