A new year, another month, and another chance to get out and see everything that Northwest Indiana has to offer. Each month, we visit one of the towns in the area to showcase the unique, the charming, and the beautiful, all right in our own...
For the Life Sites’ second installment featuring sights waiting to be discovered in local communities, we turn our attention toward Lake County, taking a visit to Crown Point, Ind. People who are looking for picturesque, Instagram-ready sites, or...
Many commuters may not be aware that there are other convenient ways to commute to Chicago airports without driving and paying for expensive parking spots. Here’s an idea: The South Shore Line (SSL)! With stations ranging from South Bend to...
The South Shore Line (SSL) and the City of Valparaiso have partnered to further connect public transportation in the City of Valparaiso. Starting August 1 the City of Valparaiso will be operating a new weekday shuttle. Try out the new service for...
Many believe that the start of school means the end of summer. But really, the season officially started only a little over a month ago! For us at the Greatnews.Life sites, we are definitely soaking it up and relishing in our summer vacations. If you...
Tents, bonfires, s’mores, the great outdoors; all staples of the traditional camping trip. No Indiana summer is complete without at least one of these outdoor excursions, and there’s no better place in the Hoosier state to spend a night or two...
Many residents outside of the Region don't always know about the gems we have here spread throughout Northwest Indiana, but we sure do. We love everything that our home has to offer, but that doesn't mean we don't appreciate getting out and exploring...
Whether it’s to see family for the holidays, a business trip, or an escape to warmer climates for the winter season, sometimes the easiest way to travel is flying to your destination. It’s much safer than driving and will reduce the amount of...
The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) is gearing up to celebrate National Tourism Week which runs May 1, 2016 to May 7, 2016. Each year they have events during that week that are directed toward the improvement of tourism in the...
National Travel and Tourism Week falls on the first week of May (May 1 through May 7 this year), and Northwest Indiana has plenty to celebrate because we have a lot to offer the country that runs right along our beautiful South Shore. National Travel...
