Indiana has more than 140 trails located within the state. That’s more than 4,439 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails that wind through forests, cross meadows and skirt marshes teeming with wildlife. That number continues to...
The door to a healthier lifestyle is opening in La Porte as projects by the La Porte Parks and Recreation department are being planned and completed across the area. Park Superintendent Mark Schreiber is glad to be bringing a fresh look to its...
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond are excited to announce the first canvas painting party happening this June 12th at the Hammond Sportsplex! The Summer Canvas Social will feature a hands-on teaching format where guests learn...
The City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department would like to announce a new summer movie event called Moonlit Movies in the Park! The first of the series will be held on Friday, June 4, at approximately 8:15 p.m. in Fox Park at the newly...
Occasionally, there has been enough snow to see tracks: deer, raccoon, birds, squirrels, and the variety of patterns on the soles of boot and shoes. I am especially intrigued by tracks on the frozen lake. As of this writing, Jan. 23, the ice seems to...
In a normal time, the Whiting Parks & Recreation Department hosts events for the community, something Superintendent Adi Cruz and her team are looking forward to bringing back as well as highlighting the beauty the city has to offer. For Cruz, a...
Feature image photos by Becky Bewick (@beverly1717), Joanna Cortes (@joanna84c), Marianne Lee (@mariannejean61), Molly McGuire (@mmcguirl.photography), and Christine Olson (@colson6933) When South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority (CVA)...
The La Porte Park and Recreation Department is taking registrations for their Ballroom Dancing Classes. Couples only (living in the same household) are welcome to register. Proper social distancing and masks are required. Class size is limited to 8...
La Porte Park and Recreation Department continues to host a new popular class in coordination with Parties on the Gogh owner, Kristi Chadderdon. The upcoming class is listed below. Class size is limited in size and require masks and social...
With up to 30,000 Sandhill Cranes visiting Pulaski County annually, one would never guess that the birds were once on the threatened species list. Nick Echterling, Property Manager at Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area, said Sandhill...
