Jonathan Thomas is a blogger based in Northwest Indiana. He's passionate about the Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan and wants to share all the fun possible in the area with the rest of the world. When not blogging for Travel Indiana, he hangs his hat at his Anglophile blog - Anglotopia and Niche Blogger Today. If you want to connect with him, you can contact him on Twitter @jonathanwthomas
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Springtime is an exciting time in Northwest Indiana as our beautiful parks come to life once again after a long cold winter. If you’re looking for something to do in April – the National Park has many exciting events coming Read more >
Many people don’t know that Northwest Indiana is a hotbet of Antiquing – there are many fine antique malls in the area – all with a huge selection with something for everyone. Here’s a quick rundown, with maps of their Read more >
Erik wrote about this last month – but since it’s coming up, I figured it’d be a good time to remind everyone all about it. Springtime in Northern Indiana means maple sugar is starting to run from the trees and Read more >
We’re lucky that we have an excellent selection of bookstores in Northwest Indiana. Here’s a quick list of the best bookstores in the area and where they’re located. Highland Borders Books and Music – Map Merrillville Borders Books and Music Read more >
Valparaiso has many things to offer visitors – but one thing Valparaiso excels at is a excellent food selection. We’re unique, compared to other Towns in Northwest Indiana in the variety of reastuarants our fine city has to offer. I’ve Read more >
I know I may lose my male street cred by admitting this – but I love going to antique stores and auctions. There’s always a deal to find and you’ll never know what you find – which is exciting! I’ve Read more >
Spring is in the air and in America – that means baseball season is starting. Who doesn’t love a good baseball game? If you can’t afford to make a trip to Chicago to see a major league team – then Read more >
As weather in March in Northwest Indiana can be unpredictable, an indoor activity can be the perfect getaway. I would recommend the Brauer Museum of Art, located on the campus of Valparaiso University. The Museum is open to visitors of Read more >
As February winds down to a close, weary Midwesterners start to feel the itch of cabin fever, the need to get out of the house. If you are in need to stretch your legs and get out of your house, Read more >
As the snow begins to thaw in Northwest Indiana, and the calendar creeps into spring, Chellberg Farm located in the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is getting ready for visitors. The beginning of March signals the beginning of “Maple Sugar Time.” Read more >
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