Long Lake Journal

Fall colors, pumpkin patches, festivals and Halloween fun near Long Lake Memories October is one of our favorite times of year in Northwest Indiana. The summer crowds have started to slow down, the trees around the lake begin changing color and there are plenty of reasons to spend a weekend outside. If you’re staying at […]

One of the best parts of a stay at Long Lake Memories is how much there is to explore within an easy drive. Head north from Valparaiso and across the state line into Southwest Michigan, where Lake Michigan beaches, small downtowns, wineries, restaurants and local shops make it easy to fill an afternoon or an […]

One of the best parts of a stay at Long Lake Memories is having more than one kind of lake day within easy reach. Spend the morning on quiet Long Lake, then make the short drive north to explore sandy beaches, wooded trails and the Lake Michigan shoreline at the Indiana Dunes. Located about 20 […]

From colorful hikes through the Indiana Dunes and fresh apple cider at local orchards to charming farmers markets and cozy evenings by the fire, fall is one of the most beautiful times to experience Northwest Indiana. The summer crowds begin to fade, the temperatures become perfect for exploring and communities throughout the region come alive […]