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5 Fun Outdoor Winter Activities

Think you can't enjoy the outdoors as the temperatures drop and snowflakes fly? Think again. Lace up your boots, zip up that coat and pull on some gloves before heading outside for these five fun activities. Ice Skating at Howard Park Howard Park in South Bend is home to a state-of-the-art…

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6 Picks: Spots for Fall Color

Foliage season is almost here. Peak color around The Bend is expected the week of October 23, so plan accordingly. These are the top places for leaf peeping around South Bend and Mishawaka. Notre Dame's Campus All the iconic campus landmarks with a side of beautiful fall colors. Take a self-guided…

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6 Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day in The Bend

Mother's Day is May 8 and that means it's time to treat mom to a special meal, a gift or both. Here are some ideas for what to do this Mother's Day around South Bend and Mishawaka. Take Mom Out for a Meal What mom wants to cook for Mother's Day? Answer: not many. If you're looking for Mother's Day…

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Experience The Bend Month

There's a truth to travel and tourism that we all know, yet rarely acknowledge — it's much more than concepts like economic impact. It's a lived experience . Never has that been more obvious than now. Coronavirus-related travel restrictions and guidelines have kept us from the physical experiences…

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Discover The Bend's County Parks

Heading outdoors is a great escape. And there are few better places around The Bend to get outside than at our county parks. Get to know these amazing green spaces better as you prep for a hike, bike ride or bird watching trip. Bendix Woods County Park This secluded property outside New Carlisle…

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