Category Archives: Recreation
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, 2023. Sponsored by the Association for the Wolf Lake Initiative (AWLI), the festival begins at 9 a.m. near the Visitors Center parking lot…
America’s Race Honoring 9-11 At Wolf Lake Hammond
Be prepared to low crawl, bear crawl, carry sandbags, drag dummies and negotiate numerous obstacles spread throughout the racecourse. Military Veterans and First Responders will get the first chance to sign-up. Registration will then be open to the general public and capped at 250 contestants. The race will have staggered start times so…
Sustainable Fishing: How To Best Catch Fish
Fishing is a big deal for every part of the food industry, as individual fishers need to profit, and restaurants rely on the stream of ingredients. People also like to fish for fun. However, fishing can be destructive to the environment without proper practices. Here’s a look at the best methods to catch fish sustainably.…
5 Ways To Protect Your Jeep While Off-Roading
You must focus on certain details for a better experience and to increase your Jeep’s performance. Learn these five ways to protect your Jeep while off-roading.
Best Places in US To Fly-Fish in the Wintertime
Fly fishing is normally an activity people do in the summer months. But with special gear and the right location, you can easily fish even if it’s winter. There are many places around the country that are perfect for fly fishing in the winter months, and they may be closer than you think. Here’s a…
LaPorte Indiana Naturalist Niki Schmutte Wins Top Award
Niki Schmutte, La Porte County Parks, has been awarded the 2022 Cornerstone Award for her long-term contributions to Environmental Education Association of Indiana (EEAI) Niki’s influence on EEAI over the years has been profound said Mary Cutler who nominated her for the award. She is a Life Member of EEAI and has served on the…
What You Should Know About Fishing in the Cold
As the weather shifts once again into chilly temperatures, anglers have a choice to make—pack up their rods and reels until spring or brave the frigid air and head out on the water. We’re here to tell you that winter weather isn’t scary enough to stand in the way of your favorite hobby! Read on…
Celebrate the Indiana Dunes 1 Year Anniversary this Weekend! Nov 4th – 6th
Indiana Dunes is Celebrating the Anniversary of the formation and saving foundation of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Park on Saturday, November 5th. After a long struggle starting in 1917, with sacrifices and co-existing with industry and neighborhoods, the National Lakeshore took a solid step on Nov 5, 1966, with Senator Paul H. Douglas of…
Tips for Taking Care of Your Pool in the Winter
Winter is coming quickly, which means we’re no longer able to enjoy our backyards and pools as we did in the spring and summer. While this can be disheartening, it’s important to remember that winter pool maintenance is crucial if we want to enjoy our pools again when warmer weather returns. Keep reading to learn…
What You Should Bring if You’re Going Camping
If you’re looking to go on a camping trip, then you want to prepare the best you can. Here’s the gear that you should bring to make it a successful trip.




















