In late 2023, a new visitor center and rest area opened along southbound I-65 in Northwest Indiana. The Kankakee Welcome Center is located in Jasper County at mile marker 231, just outside of DeMotte. I’ve made three stops there since it has opened and notice something new each time I’m there. It’s…
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I was missing my daughter, who lives in Asia, and I yearned for a taste of her new home. A trip wasn't in the cards this year, but a local hidden gem promised an Asian-fusion adventure. Asparagus Restaurant in Merrillville, Indiana, beckoned with its Vietnamese and Thai influences. Asparagus…
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I just love spending time in a small town and discovering a gem that I want to tell everyone about. That happened when we paid a visit to the Old Colonial Inn in downtown Kentland, just across the street from the Newton County Courthouse. We had plans to visit to celebrate my husband's birthday and…
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Separate passes are needed for the Indiana Dunes National and State Parks. For more information, visit the Indiana Dunes Entrance Fees page. There's more to the Indiana Dunes than warm sand, blue water, and miles of hiking trails. For example, as of 2021, it's the fifth most biodiverse national…
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If you have ever been to a Hard Rock Casino, you know that it’s about much more than slot machines and poker tables. The brand brings with it a history of celebrating music and artists and the Hard Rock Casino that opened in Gary last year is definitely no exception. The casino sits not far from…
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The Indiana State Nature Passport debuted in February 2021! In it's first year, over 126 people completed the first 59 locations and won prizes. The program has provided incentives for thousands of people across the country to explore the state of Indiana! Indiana DNR and Visit Indiana are excited…
Read MoreSeparate passes are needed for the Indiana Dunes National and State Parks. For more information, visit the Indiana Dunes Entrance Fees page. There are so many things to do while visiting the Indiana Dunes, you'll definitely want to make your trip a multi-day stay. There are plenty of hotels, inns…
Read MoreSeparate passes are needed for the Indiana Dunes National and State Parks. For more information, visit the Indiana Dunes Entrance Fees page. There's no better way to get up close with nature in the Indiana Dunes area than exploring the more than 70 miles of trails that wind through the National…
Read MoreI have always loved the idea of camping, even if I'm not keen on bugs or sleeping on the ground. So after so many times driving past Caboose Lake, which we could see from the interstate on our way to Indiana Beach Amusement and Water Park, we finally made plans to visit the lake campground, and it's…
Read MoreIn May 2021, The Museum at Lassen’s Resort at Cedar Lake re-opened its doors on the 100th anniversary of its initial opening to introduce the public to the newly-designed museum operated by the Cedar Lake Historical Association. New to the museum is a seven-room exhibit called The Story of Cedar…
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