Category Archives: Indiana Dunes
New Paved Trails at Friendship Gardens
Over 2,900 feet of trails at Friendship Botanic Gardens were paved during the week of June 15th, 2020, which was made possible by a grant provided by the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte. The goal was to provide more access to people that require mobility assistance, such as wheelchairs and walkers. The natural green…
Recreation Opportunities In Northwest Indiana
During the Pandemic, the safest thing to do is visit an outdoor facility. Northwest Indiana has lots of places to visit. Now is a great time to discover a new adventure. Here’s Some Recreation Opportunities in Northwest Indiana. Hiking in Northwest Indiana These past several months have been challenging. Many of us have taken refuge…
Lack of Social Distancing Closes Porter Beach
The National Park Service has closed the Porter Beach area of Indiana Dunes National Park. This closure includes both the national park beach and associated parking lots due to unsafe health conditions related to overcrowding, unsafe sanitation practices, and lack of social distancing pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic. The park reminds visitors to…
Indiana Dunes Open With Social Distancing
Indiana Dunes National Park’s 50 miles of hiking trails remain open and can provide a safe space for exercise while social distancing and complying with the state’s Shelter-in-Place orders. While all park buildings, including restrooms, are closed until further notice, national park hiking and biking trails, parking lots and most beaches remain open.…
Portage Lakefront Riverwalk Park
Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk Park Riverwalk opened in October 2009 and is drawing some of the largest lakefront traffic in the Region. The park is considered a successful model by which public and private groups reclaimed brownfield space, its riverwalk affords easy access to the lakefront and beach. There also are trails that…
Things To Do in the Indiana Dunes
Take the “3 Dune Challenge” Go Camping The National Park Service is proposing a reservation system for 11 picnic shelters and 34 campsites at Indiana Dunes National Park. A reservation system will allow visitors to plan their camping trips and picnics at the national park up to six months in advance. Currently, all…
Things To Do In Chesterton
National Park Announces Project 1966 – Hike Every Trail Join a ranger and hike all the trails in Indiana Dunes National Park. This hiking challenge will take place over the course of the summer with each week featuring a ranger-led hike on a different trail. There will be a total of 19 hikes covering 66 miles to honor…
Chesterton European Market
Join the Chamber for the continuation of the European Market, Northwest Indiana’s premier outdoor artisan and farmers’ market every Saturday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm on Third Street and Broadway in historic downtown Chesterton. Visit the Market at Third & Broadway in Chesterton for trick-or-treating with the market vendors,…
World’s Fair Homes – Beverly Shores Indiana
Every year, the Indiana Landmarks conducts a tour of the Century of Progress homes, and it is ALWAYS SOLD OUT! However, there’s a talk on Friday Night that holds a larger audience at the Tourism Center in Chesterton. View of the Homes from The Beach Youtube Video Short: The 1933…
Robin Feeley Art Exhibit at Miller Beach
– Iconic portraiture, animal instinct, endangered species, and Dias de los Muertos. These are a few of the topics award winning artist Robyn Feeley seeks to capture in her unique signature style. Robyn grew up on the on the shores of Lake Michigan in Miller Beach surrounded by art and creativity. She is also…
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