Travel

Don’t Tippe-my-canoe, just enjoy floating the river!

Don’t Tippe-my-canoe, just enjoy floating the river! The jewel of Pulaski County is, almost inarguably, the Tippecanoe River, one of the top-10 most important freshwater systems in North America. It was given this designation by The Nature Conservancy in Rivers of Life: Critical Watersheds...

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Northwest Indiana autumn activities and events to fall for: A comprehensive guide to fall fun

Northwest Indiana autumn activities and events to fall for: A comprehensive guide to fall fun The crisp crunch of golden leaves under our shoes, the sweet smell of pumpkin spice lattes wafting in the air, and a chilly breeze that will soon invite us to wrap up in cozy sweaters and scarves – fall has started to inch its way into Northwest...

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South Shore Line invites medical personnel and law enforcement to ride the train for free September 7th through 11th, 2024

South Shore Line invites medical personnel and law enforcement to ride the train for free September 7th through 11th, 2024 To show appreciation and to say thank you for their service to the community, the South Shore Line (SSL) is inviting all doctors, nurses, EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, other medical personnel, and law enforcement to ride the train free of charge...

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State Road 2 to close between Valparaiso and Hebron

State Road 2 to close between Valparaiso and Hebron Indiana Department of Transportation contractor LGS Plumbing Inc will close State Road 2 between Boone Grove Rd and Division Rd on or after Monday, July 15. State Road 2 will be closed through early September for a small structure replacement....

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South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority announces Phil Taillon as new President and CEO

South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority announces Phil Taillon as new President and CEO [Hammond, IN , May 8, 2024] - After an extensive search, the Board of Directors of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Phil Taillon to serve as new President and CEO. The decision was...

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South Shore Line announces implementation of new double track train schedule

South Shore Line announces implementation of new double track train schedule South Shore Line is pleased to announce the implementation of a new train schedule effective Tuesday, May 14, 2024. This new schedule is the result of the capital improvements made to the South Shore Line infrastructure by the Double Track NWI...

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South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority promotes tourism in the Region with a FAM tour to tour operators

South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority promotes tourism in the Region with a FAM tour to tour operators Tour operators from around the country attended a three-day tour of Northwest Indiana. This tour allowed them to experience firsthand all the Region has to offer and lets them share the experiences with future tour clients.  The Heartland Travel...

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