Indiana INsider's Guide

Fall drives, award-winning pizza and unique lodging

By Ken Kosky on Oct. 18, 2016

Sarah Maddox By Sarah Maddox Fall is one of my favorite times of the year and Northwest Indiana has so much to offer. I always try to come up with different activities to do every fall, to make each year more memorable than the last. Growing up, one of my favorite things to do was search for fallen…

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No, you're not too late to enjoy autumn

By Ken Kosky on Oct. 13, 2015

Indiana Dunes State Park along Lake Michigan. It seems the fall colors are a little delayed this year in Indiana Dunes Country, with the brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow just now starting their breakout. The fall colors are bursting. But the good news is that the colors should last…

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Make beach yoga part of fitness weekend in Indiana Dunes Country

By Ken Kosky on Jul. 27, 2015

The best thing about my recent decision to try yoga on the beach at Indiana Dunes State Park – in addition to getting a great workout – was that I was rewarded with amazing views of the sand dunes and the crystal blue Lake Michigan waters. Clear skies and views of nothing but sand and crystal clear…

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Get to the beach before summer ends; and check out sand sculpture contest

By Ken Kosky on Jul. 06, 2015

The Indiana Dunes are a short drive away, yet feel like a world away. If you’ve been wanting to enjoy a beach getaway before the summer is over, now is the perfect time to head to the Indiana Dunes and its 15 miles of sandy beaches along Lake Michigan. Watch people make their creations, or make…

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Enjoying a vacation or summer camp in one of the nation's 10 Best spots

By Ken Kosky on Apr. 21, 2015

For a summer camp full of fun that the kids won't ever forget, check out Dunes Learning Center. Are you still looking for an unforgettable summer trip for the whole family, or an amazing summer camp for the kids? The good news is that what you’re looking for is within driving distance. The Indiana…

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A romantic getaway for Valentine's, or year round

By Ken Kosky on Jan. 27, 2015

At Home in the Woods, a charming B&B in Chesterton, near the Indiana Dunes, has romance packages. The only thing more special than a romantic getaway on Valentine’s Day is a romantic getaway on a non-holiday weekend. With a lot of inns and restaurants filling up or already booked for Valentine’s…

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Autumn is awesome in Indiana Dunes Country

By Ken Kosky on Sep. 25, 2014

Fall is a wonderful time to visit the Indiana Dunes. After a summer of splashing in Lake Michigan and hiking the many different trails at the Indiana Dunes, I'm ready for what's next. That's because what's next is just as good! Indiana Dunes Country is beautiful in the fall, with the trees bursting…

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Winter fun abounds in Indiana Dunes Country

By Ken Kosky on Jan. 15, 2014

All right, I'll admit that autumn is my favorite time in Indiana Dunes Country. There’s nothing better than hiking through wooded trails that are bursting with color on a bright, 65-degree day. But another beautiful time is winter, when a blanket of snow covers the miles of trails in the Indiana…

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Get in the holiday spirit in Indiana Dunes Country

By Ken Kosky on Nov. 13, 2013

It seems like the holidays roll around before I know it, leaving me little time to pick out just the right gifts or find unique food to serve at holiday gatherings. Fortunately, in one day I can visit the huge Mistetoe Market in Chesterton (the holiday version of the wildly popular summer European…

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Indiana Dunes Country is beautiful in autumn

By Ken Kosky on Sep. 26, 2013

If you didn’t escape to Indiana Dunes Country this summer, there’s still time to enjoy a fantastic weekend. Indiana Dunes State Park is a great place for a fall hike or drive. Autumn is actually my favorite time to enjoy a hike or a scenic drive because the weather is mild, there are no crowds and…

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