St. Mary holds Ride Your Bike to School day

CROWN POINT | On May 17, students at St. Mary Catholic Community School strapped on their bicycle helmets and rode their bikes to school instead of riding in a car.

Cyclists show off moves at Crown Point Skate Park

Fourteen-year-old Ryan Taylor and his friend Strat Westgate, 15, practice their biking moves at the Crown Point Skate Park Tuesday.

Cyclists show off moves at Crown Point Skate Park

Fifteen-year-old Strat Westgate of Crown Point practices his biking moves at the Crown Point Skate Park Tuesday.

Cyclists show off moves at Crown Point Skate Park

Fourteen-year-old Ryan Taylor watches as his friend Strat Westgate, 15, practices his biking moves at the Crown Point Skate Park Tuesday. Both are from Crown Point.

Cyclists show off moves at Crown Point Skate Park

Fourteen-year-old Ryan Taylor of Crown Point practices his bike moves at the Crown Point Skate Park Tuesday.

Lake County progress moved to fast lane

Representatives from towns and cities in Lake and Porter counties attend a luncheon at Lost March Country Club in April, where the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission released an update to the 2008 Northwest Indiana bike map. The map shows routes for hiking, biking and paddling…

NWI needs health facilities, better data

Jerry Stein, 75, is the lead instructor for the spinning class at the Fransican Omni Health and Fitness Center in Chesterton. Northwest Indiana residents need to switch to healthier lifestyles, data show.

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore suspension bridge envisioned

PORTAGE | The superintendent of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is thinking big for the future of the park. Really big.

Shoppers seek bargains, flavor at rummage and bake sale

Helen Poulos, left, and Jan Georgion replenish the galatobourki, a custard pastry, at the SS Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral's annual fall rummage and bake sale.

Shoppers seek bargains, flavor at rummage and bake sale

Nick Peronis of Lowell checks out a "Come and Get It" dinner bell at the SS Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral's annual fall rummage and bake sale Wednesday.

Students, parents walk to school for International Walk and Bike to School Day

Oak Glen students and parents walk to school Wednesday for International Walk and Bike to School Day.

Students, parents walk to school for International Walk and Bike to School Day

Oak Glen students and parents walk to school Wednesday for International Walk and Bike to School Day.

Students, parents walk to school for International Walk and Bike to School Day

Oak Glen students and parents walk to school Wednesday for International Walk and Bike to School Day.

Students, parents walk to school for International Walk and Bike to School Day

Oak Glen students and parents walk to school Wednesday for International Walk and Bike to School Day.

Students, parents walk to school for International Walk and Bike to School Day

Lansing Mayor Norm Abbott, his assistant Vivian Payne and school district 158 superintendent Cecilia Heiberber, join Oak Glen students and parents Wednesday as they walk to school for International Walk and Bike to School Day.

Jerry Stein Prepares Music and Lighting Mood for his Indoor Cycling Class

Jerry Stein, 75, uses unique music and lighting while leading his indoor cycling class at the Fransican Omni Health and Fitness Center in Chesterton.

Jerry Stein on Indoor Cycle with Charles Schulz Wall Quote

Jerry Stein, 75, believes the secret to health and wellness is a surrounding environment of motivation.

Jerry Stein Leg by Leg Pedal Portrait

Leg strength and balance are key factors for Jerry Stein, 75, who leads the weekly Wednesday indoor cycling class at the Fransican Omni Health and Fitness Center in Chesterton.

Jerry Stein Prepares to Lead Indoor Cycling Class at Omni in Chesterton

Jerry Stein, 75, is the lead instructor for the spinning class at the Fransican Omni Health and Fitness Center in Chesterton.

Jerry Stein Addressing His Exercise Cycling Class

Jerry Stein, 75, has been leading his own indoor cycling class at the Fransican Omni Health and Fitness Center in Chesterton for eight years, inspired by wanting to have "his own music atmosphere for pedaling motivation."