Category Archives: Tourism
Indiana Dunes Tourism Awards 2022 Grants
Indiana Dunes Tourism is the official destination marketing, planning and development organization for the Indiana Dunes Area/Porter County, Indiana. The grants can be used for developing and enhancing attractions, as well as advertising, printing and promotional expenses that bring visitors to the area and encourage overnight stays. The funds can also be used to develop…
Porter County Auditor Talks About Spending 33.3 Million in ARPA Monies
On February 8th, 2022, Porter County’s Auditor Vicki Urbanik discussed the County’s 33.3 million dollars that is coming from the American Rescue Plan Act passed by President Biden on March 11, 2021. Biden signed 1.9 Trillion into law to be spent. The room was filled with local City Councilmen, local Trustees, and County Council members…
Indiana Dunes Birding Festival 2023
Celebrate the migration of birdlife through the Indiana Dunes region this May 11-14, 2023 at the 9th 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…
Shipshewana On the Road Coming to Valparaiso, Indiana
Looking for something fun to do on the weekend? How about a day of shopping for the most unique trinkets and treasures under the sun? For the past two decades Shipshewana On The Road Gift, Food and Craft Show has brought the most interesting, most innovative, most creative and just plain awesome…
Where to Go For Christmas Lights
Seems like the one thing popular this year during the Pandemic is to go see Christmas lights from the safety of your own car. We’ve compiled a list of Very Popular places for you to enjoy in the Northwest Indiana Region. Folks are wanting to celebrate the season and give their…
Tips for Photographing Wildlife in the Fall
Autumn brings new scenery and activity for photographers to explore. Get the perfect shot with these tips for photographing wildlife in the fall.
Holiday Barn Shop Hop
This map-guided tour showcases 3 unique area LaPorte County shops offering the best in antiques, folk art, handcrafts, salvage, re-purposed, vintage, primitives, furniture, collectibles, yard art and more. Five $25 gift certificates will be awarded during 3 Whole Days -November 5th, 6th and 7th, 2021 from 10am – 4pm CST! Shop LaPorte County’s best kept…
Things To Do In NwIndiana In the Fall
The beautiful autumn colors will start illuminating Northwest Indiana very soon. Every autumn, as the days get shorter the leaves produce pigments that give them color. Hot Apple Cider and Hot Chocolate fill the air at local events, Pumpkin Patches, Hayrides and Fall festivals throughout Northwest Indiana. Please see our links below for more information!…
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.
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