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Tips for a family day trip
If an expensive getaway isn't in the budget, however, day trips can be just as fun and give families the opportunity to explore more.
Second Saturday program inspires kids
The Challenger center regularly hosts field trips for elementary school students, and students leave those programs excited and wanting to do more.
May 04, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Spend the day in Lake County
As we move into warmer weather, there are plenty of inviting activities and destinations calling our names. Right here in Northwest Indiana, y…
Black Pine animal sanctuary provides permanent home to rescued exotics
Nestled just two hours east of Lake County, Black Pine Animal Sanctuary in Albion, Indiana, offers a permanent home to nearly 100 exotic animals.
May 02, 2013 2:45 am PhotosPhotos
Undiscovered Lafayette: Family friendly destinations in Boilermaker country
Even if you don’t know what a Boilermaker is, there is plenty to enjoy in the hometown of Purdue University.
May 02, 2013 2:30 am PhotosPhotos
Shipshewanna offers backcountry charm
If you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle and show your family a different way of life, a back-to basics day trip to Shipshewa…
May 02, 2013 1:30 am PhotosPhotos
Tall tails: Brookfield Zoo offers family excitement from dining to dinosaurs
It's easy to understand why the Chicago Zoological Society's Brookfield Zoo has been ranked second in the Top 10 list of the country's best zo…
April 04, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Technology makes family travel easier
Here are some tips that will help keep your family happy - and help you keep your sanity - while planning and enjoying your next vacation.
April 03, 2013 1:30 am PhotosPhotos
Crown Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade offers family fun
Thousands of people are expected to gather at the square on Sunday for the fifth annual nighttime St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
March 17, 2013 2:00 am PhotosPhotos
Civil War Trail brings local history to life
Although Northwest Indiana is hundreds of miles from any major battlefield of the Civil War, the area is rich with history from the era.
Planning the vacation of a lifetime for the whole family
Is your family laid back, or adventurous? Do you enjoy exploring on land or experiences at sea?
Getting a peek at the presidency
Several presidents have ties to the Midwest and for those who are eager to learn more, there are exhibits that outline their lives and careers.
February 05, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Hit the slopes: Nearby ski resorts offer programs for all ages
Within a two-hour drive of Northwest Indiana are several ski parks that offer programs and slopes for all ages, and help you maintain your fit…
January 07, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Math is anything but boring at NYC's newest museum
This is how math is presented at New York City's brand-new Museum of Mathematics, the only museum of its kind in the United States and a place…
December 27, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
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