Category Archives: Recreation

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Active Living Faire – Fishing Clinic & Bike Ride

    The 18th annual Active Living Faire at Wolf Lake will feature a fishing clinic for youngsters and the bi-state Labor Day Bike Ride on Monday, Sept. 6.      Sponsored by the Association for the Wolf Lake Initiative (AWLI), the 20-mile ride, with frequent stops along the way, will begin at 8:30 a.m.…

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Memorial Day Weekend in NWI

FOR ALL EVENTS ON ONE PAGE CLICK HERE      There are lots of events and activities in Northwest Indiana for Memorial Weekend that are fun for the whole family with lots of free things to do. While here in Northwest Indiana you’ll also find lots of amusement parks and Family Friendly Fun centers with…

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Wetlands Festival Expands – Hammond Indiana

     A morning bike ride and an afternoon walk will be featured at the 23nd annual Wolf Lake BiState Wetlands, Wind & Water festival on Saturday, May 27.       Sponsored by the Association for the Wolf Lake Initiative (AWLI), the festival begins at 9 a.m. near the Visitors Center parking lot at…

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Gina Bell Joins Taltree Arboretum Valparaiso Indiana

Taltree Arboretum & Gardens proudly welcomed Gina Bell to its team, representatives announced Monday, April 25th, 2016. Bell assumes the role of director of events and sponsorships for Taltree.  Bell will coordinate the unprecedented 50-plus events hosted at Taltree in 2016 as well as strengthen and develop sponsorships aimed at supporting the non-profit’s mission. “We…

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Hammond Indiana is On the Move!

To an overwhelming crowd of over 300 people Mayor Tom McDermott Jr. spoke to the audience at the Dynasty Banquet Hall on Thursday, January 28th hosted by the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce. The entire talk was about the future plans for Hammond and most of the topics are in the “entertainment” arena, including the Festival…

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6 Northwest Indiana Winter Articles

     Here’s a Compilation of our Latest Six NWI WINTER ARTICLES for you to pick and choose from – Enjoy:   WINTER WONDERLAND JANUARY 19TH, HAMMOND, INDIANA — 15th annual Winter Wonderland at Wolf Lake on January 19th, 2019. The morning session will be held at the Environmental Education Center, 2405 Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Indiana…

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Sledding in Northwest Indiana

It can get boring in the winter months in Northwest Indiana. However, we suggest getting out and having some good, clean outdoor fun. Here’s a list of places to go sledding for you winter pleasure.  Sledding in Northwest Indiana LAKE COUNTY: • Centennial Park – Munster – 901 N. Centennial Dr. (219) 836-6930 . •…

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Ice Fishing in Northwest Indiana

Northwest Indiana is home to several lakes that can get frozen over in the Winter makeing ideal spots for ice fishing. We have listed below several popular locations for this fun winter activity Get the Indiana rules for catching fish, such as quantity, size, and licensing. This information is available Fishing www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/2348.htm.      …

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Biggest Weekend In Northwest Indiana in December

This is the BIGGEST Weekend In Northwest Indiana December! Check it out and share your favorite event! Click here for more! Find Your Hometown Event and Share it to your Friends and Family! Now You Can Share Your Favorite Event from YOUR Hometown to Your Friends and Family 237 Different ways! Including: • Google Plus   …

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Winter Wonderland January 13th, 2018

   The event, sponsored by the Association for the Wolf Lake Initiative (AWLI), is free to the public. The morning session will be held at the Environmental Education Center, 2405 Calumet Ave., Hammond. The afternoon session will be held at the visitor’s center at William W. Powers State Recreation Area, 126th Place and Avenue O,…

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