Since 1968, the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department has cared for some of the most important historical and natural locations in Lake County. These include the Buckley Homestead in Lowell, Deep River County Park in Hobart, and the Gibson...
On Thursday, March 14, Indiana Dunes Tourism and fellow partners had a fun-filled evening that not only allowed everyone in attendance to network but learn in the process. “This is our annual tourism event and it allows us the opportunity to...
Northwest Indiana residents can get a glimpse of the area's agricultural history during a visit to Buckley Homestead County Park in Lowell. Part of Lake County Parks and Recreation facilities, the 575 acre-living history farm provides a snapshot of...
Lake County Parks and Recreation strives to create sites with open space while providing recreational, cultural and educational programs for the community. One park in the area that stays determined to achieve these goals is Oak Ridge Prairie. “We...
Originally home to more than a handful of Native American tribes, today much of Indiana’s indigenous history is lost to many. The Porter County Commissioners and the Indiana Dunes Tourism Office are working to change that. On September 27th of...
TCAD residents visit Black Pine Animal Sanctuary in Albion, Indiana. Maria Center coworker Christine Lehiy aptly summed up the residents and Catherine Cottage Sisters recent visit to Black Pine Animal Sanctuary. “It’s like a zoo except every...
Deep River County Park & Wood’s Historic Grist Mill is known and loved for its water wheel. Ensuring the wheel is here for years to come, Lake County Parks and a group of dedicated volunteers have worked tirelessly to maintain this landmark....
Dirt bike riders of all levels are wheelin' it to Medaryville to experience the new over-under bridge at the Leisure Time Motocross (LTMX) track. According to Track Owner Bill Ricard, there is only one other motocross track with an over-under bridge...
On Friday, July 21, La Porte County Family YMCA held its second annual Celebrity Golf Outing. People and businesses from all over the community gathered at Beechwood Golf Course to enjoy a fun day packed with golf, exciting challenges, and, of...
Crown Point’s Bulldog Park was the place to be Thursday night as thousands gathered to celebrate the National Softball Association (NSA)’s Even & Odd Age North World Series Opening Ceremony. The Northwest Indiana leg of the tournament, hosted...