1st Kankakee River Paddlers Camp now open

LAPORTE | The Northwest Indiana Paddling Association (NWIPA) in partnership with the LaPorte Co. Parks Department, the Kankakee River Basin Commission (KBRC), LaPorte Co. Surveyor’s Office, and the LaPorte County Drainage Board, would like to announce that Kankakee River Paddler’s Overnight …

KATHY LUTHER: Water knows no boundaries

We use water to sustain our bodies, cook and grow our food. We use it to wash everything from clothes to toes, cars to decks. We use it to float goods to us from faraway places, and to carry away waste products. We swim, paddle and play in it.

MITCH BARLOGA: Blueways blossoming in Northwest Indiana

I first introduced you to our growing “blueways” network back in 2011. Since then a tidal wave of progress has swept over the Calumet region, and as our warmer days approach, it’s high time to highlight the great progress in water trail development in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties.

NWI paddlers hold ceremony Saturday at Hammond Marina

HAMMOND | It's not often paddlers of Northwest Indiana gather without boats, but on Saturday, they'll get together for the Northwest Indiana Paddling Association's Winter Rendezvous.

MITCH BARLOGA: Swanson secured legacy for non-motorized culture

Northwest Indiana boasts a number of outstanding leaders who have brought a passion toward bettering our economic climate and quality of life. At the end of this month, Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission Executive Director John Swanson, my boss, will retire from his position t…

To mix business with pleasure, just add water

HAMMOND | Dan Plath makes a living doing what he loves and volunteers in his off time to share his devotion with others.

GUEST COMMENTARY: 2011 was good year environmentally

Last year was a very good year environmentally for Northwest Indiana. Not the opening line you expected? Let's take a trip down memory lane.

Paddling group awards members, partners

LAPORTE | The Northwest Indiana Paddling Association recognized individuals and conservation organizations Saturday at its Winter Rendezvous at Red Mill County Park.

Northwest Indiana Paddling Association 2012 Winter Rendezvous

LAPORTE | The Northwest Indiana Paddling Association would like to invite you to the 2012 Winter Rendezvous on Saturday, Jan. 7 from noon to 3 p.m. at Redmill County Park, Canada Lodge, 0185 South Holmesville Road.

MITCH BARLOGA: Paddling the 'Great Northwest' Indiana

When we think of canoeing and kayaking, we usually picture such an activity taking place along a river or lake among a majestic landscape as those found in Canada and the Rockies, or perhaps within a beautiful state or national park. If I told you that excellent paddling opportunities exist …