Joseph Pete

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100 Things to Do in Gary and Northwest Indiana Before You Die

Beschreibung

The sweeping sandhills, expansive beaches and endless horizon of Lake Michigan draw countless visitors to the Indiana Dunes National Park and the Indiana Dunes State Park, two of the Hoosier State's top attractions. But there's more to Gary and Northwest Indiana than just the "salt-free" beaches where many Midwesterners soak in the sun. 100 Things to Do in Gary and Northwest Indiana Before You Die is packed with insider tips for delicious dining, stimulating arts and culture, outdoor adventures, and one-of-a-kind shopping in the Calumet Region. Tackle the 3-Dune Challenge or try your luck at one of the many casinos. Explore the National Mascot Hall of Fame, and find hidden gems like fine arts galleries and the best farmers markets. Save room for sampling local delicacies like lemon rice soup or lake perch"¬¬"then wash it all down with the elusive Zombie Dust beer. Local author Joseph S. Pete takes visitors and locals alike on this detail-rich journey through The Region. Let his energized ideas fuel your imagination for your next visit to Northwest Indiana.

Autor

Calumet Region native Joseph S. Pete is an award-winning journalist, Iraq War veteran, and frequent guest on Lakeshore Public Radio. He edits The Northwest Indiana Literary Journal and writes for The Times of Northwest Indiana, including the popular Business Ins and Outs Sunday column. His freelance work has appeared in many publications such as The Washington Post, The Seattle Times, Nuvo Newsweekly, VFW Magazine, and Harness Racing Update. His literary work has been published in more than 100 publications, including McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Proximity Magazine, and Yale University's The Perch Magazine. He hosted the That's So Region Podcast, serves on the Indiana Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists board, and also authored the book Lost Hammond, Indiana. He can often be found at places around the Region like the Grindhouse Cafe in Griffith, the Gabis Arboretum outside Valparaiso and the Lubeznik Center for the Arts by the lakefront in Michigan City. You can fo

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Reedy Press
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. September 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 213mm x 137mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 227g
• ISBN-13: 9781681062693
• ISBN-10: 1681062690
• Artikelnr.: 59924147