Category Archives: Tourism

Catch a Roving Ranger on the Indiana Dunes Beach This Summer

Catch a Roving Ranger on the Indiana Dunes Beach This Summer

Catch a ranger on the beach this summer! Find rangers throughout National Park beach areas talking to visitors about being national park smart and water safety. Ask for a Junior Ranger activity sheet and earn a Junior Ranger sticker. Our beach rangers will help visitors have a more meaningful experience while promoting national park stewardship…

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Memorial Day Weekend in NWI

FOR ALL EVENTS ON ONE PAGE CLICK HERE (OR SEE BELOW)      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…

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GoGo Charter Bus Expand into Merrillville

Chicago, IL (February 11, 2025) – GOGO Charters, a leader in ground transportation services, including charter buses, minibuses, and motorcoaches, today announced a major update to its network of charter routes which will soon span the Midwest. Originating from Chicago, GOGO Charters’ two new daily routes will extend north through Milwaukee and Madison and south…

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Best Time to Visit Europe: A Month-by-Month Travel Guide

When Is the Best Time to Travel to Europe? Dreaming of a European adventure? The best time to visit Europe depends on what kind of experience you’re after. Do you want to bask in the summer sun on a Greek island? Wander through historic cities without the tourist crowds? Or sip mulled wine at a…

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Is Puglia Worth Visiting Discover Why Italys Best Kept Secret Belongs on Your Bucket List

Is Puglia Worth Visiting? Discover Why Italy’s Best-Kept Secret Belongs on Your Bucket List

If you’ve ever wondered, is Puglia worth visiting? Let’s settle that question right now—yes, absolutely. But let’s be honest: Puglia doesn’t have the glitz of Rome, the canals of Venice, or the designer shops of Milan. And that’s precisely what makes it incredible. Nestled in the sun-drenched heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia offers a treasure…

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Hesston Steam Museum is Seeking Photos from Kiddieland Amusement Park in Melrose Park IL

     In 1982, a donor purchased three coaches and the “Challenger” a streamlined 4-6-4 Hudson type miniature locomotive from Kiddieland Amusement Park in Melrose Park, IL. This locomotive was built in 1942 by Wagner & Son [Plainfield Illinois] however the coaches are of an earlier vintage.      These types of trains were built…

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Rare Inside Photos of the World’s Fair Florida Home

     The State of Florida sponsored the Florida Tropical House to entice Fair Visitors to the developing vacation paradise. Architect Rober Law Weed, a Muncie Indiana Native, used the Art Deco Style popular at the time and gave the house a Flamingo Pink exterior.       Boaters on Lake Michigan have long used…

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Home And Remodeling Expo is This Sat & Sun – Feb 8th & 9th

We are incredibly excited to share with you some big news: The Home & Remodeling Expo is for you!  Bring You Measurements! Bring Your Colors! See NEW IDEAS! Talk to The Experts! Get On their Work Schedule!  Porter County Home and Remodeling Expo will be held in February 8th and 9th, 2025 at the Porter County Expo Center. …

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Discover Local History Downtown Valparaiso at the Porter County Museum

     Want an activity to make a trip to downtown Valparaiso truly memorable? The Porter County Museum is open every day but Monday from 11:00am to 5:00pm with guided tours every Saturday at 2:00 pm. With over 20,000 objects in their collection and galleries that change out regularly there is always something new to…

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Special Events Announced for 2026 in Michigan City, Indiana

     Nine major events will shape the Michigan City Special Events schedule this year, beginning with the annual Michigan City St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 14 and the Easter Egg Hunt in Washington Park on Saturday, April 4th     Highlighted by the return of The Singing Sands Sand Sculpting Festival and…

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