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Bike Trails
Communities, hospitals should make room for bikes
I am happy to see some decent coverage of our Northwest Indiana walking and biking trails and hope it continues. I have talked to a few people to get more bike racks to make a trip more convenient and enjoyable to businesses and parks.
Bicyclists say region trail network growing in popularity, more connections needed
Avid bicyclist Chris Husum can leave his house in Munster and ride out to Chesterton mostly using the region's trail network.
Biking from Munster to Merrillvile for breakfast, one cyclist's route
Warm Sunday mornings usually find Bob Huffman riding his bicycle from his Munster home to the Cracker Barrel restaurant in Merrillville, to meet his wife, Chris, for breakfast.
Hammond planning three bike bridges at busy intersections
HAMMOND | As the city expands its network of bike trails, three new bridges to span busy intersections are in the works.
State bike trail plan in works
SPRINGFIELD | The agency best known for planning and building interstate highways is poised to embark on a plan that could benefit those who get around on two wheels.
Competition stiff for bike trail funding
Bike trails have grown to become a mini highway system in the region in the past 20 years, but the funding used to build them has some interesting competition.
May 27, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Bike trails replacing highways for some in the region
Paul Jellema has found a way to save money on gas, car maintenance and medical costs — while improving the environment and his health.
May 26, 2012 7:15 pm PhotosPhotos
EDITORIAL: Our region offers rich experiences without breaking the bank
Many region families know the sigh of relief experienced upon returning home from a trip or vacation abroad. Vacations outside the area often contain wonderful experiences, but it's never as good as being home. A tighter economy in recent years has meant less disposable income and fewer regi…
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