Greenways & Blueways of Northwest Indiana

Greenways & Blueways of Northwest Indiana Official active transportation page of the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC)

MORE MILES! Major congrats to both the Towns of Highland and Munster on the long-awaited opening of the "Bridges over Di...
06/18/2026

MORE MILES! Major congrats to both the Towns of Highland and Munster on the long-awaited opening of the "Bridges over Ditches" project! This now formally opens the Highland-Munster Pathway connecting the Pennsy Greenway to the Erie-Lackawanna Trail via Lincoln St. in Highland. In Munster, there is an existing separated path along a NIPSCO utility corridor, and special thanks to them to leasing the land for the project at no cost to the communities. To date, over 30 miles of regional trail are on NIPSCO-owned land.

This critical 3.2 mile link will connect tens of thousands of nearby residents to each community and help them safely access nearby Wicker Park, which is a popular destination for bikes and peds. The link will also be part of the national American Discovery Trail.

Hey - what's the BIG IDEA? Last week, Friends of the Berrien County Trails launched an initiative to work with local mu...
06/15/2026

Hey - what's the BIG IDEA? Last week, Friends of the Berrien County Trails launched an initiative to work with local municipalities, and other partners, towards an ambitious goal: connecting 100 miles of continuous trails across Berrien County, Michigan. At the launch, the group honored Gary Wood for his years of passionate effort to promote trails in Harbor Country.��You can view their bold master plan here: https://ow.ly/XKTs50ZbAWw

At long last, the towns of Highland and Munster will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony officially opening the "Bridge...
06/08/2026

At long last, the towns of Highland and Munster will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony officially opening the "Bridges over Ditches" project. The event takes place on Monday, June 15th at 1:30 PM. The attached map shows the location of the ceremony. Walking and bicycling to the site is strongly encouraged since nearby street parking is very limited.

This is part of the newly named Highland Munster Pathway connecting the Pennsy Greenway to the Erie Lackawanna Trail. The project was first programmed by NIRPC in 2008, and after years of determining a route through the maze of above and underground utilities, the project was approved for construction in 2025. This long-awaited project stands as a lasting investment in regional connectivity, recreation and quality of life.

06/06/2026

Happy National Trails Day part 2: Marquette Greenway ribbon cutting! Today the National Park Service, together with the City of Gary opened up a 2.4 mile of the MG from the Douglas Environmental Center east to County Line Road. This is the first phase of three connecting the MG through the Indiana Dunes National Park. Learn more about the Marquette Greenway here: https://www.in.gov/nirpc/transportation/the-marquette-greenway-project-site/

Happy National Trails Day part 1: Marquette Greenway groundbreaking! Yesterday officials from Burns Harbor, Porter and t...
06/06/2026

Happy National Trails Day part 1: Marquette Greenway groundbreaking! Yesterday officials from Burns Harbor, Porter and the National Park broke ground on a two-mile section of the MG. Once finished laters this year, it will be part of a contiguous 9-mile segment of the MG from State Road 249 to the entrance of the Indiana Dunes State Park. Learn more about the Marquette Greenway here: https://ow.ly/YN1w50Z8twJ

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY ALERT - TOMORROW! The National Park Service will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newest...
06/05/2026

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY ALERT - TOMORROW! The National Park Service will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newest section of the Marquette Greenway. This will take place at 11AM at the Douglas Center in the Miller Beach section of Gary.

SATURDAY ALERT! The Trails Day GaryELevated Event has been POSTPONED due to inclement weather predicted. It will be resc...
06/04/2026

SATURDAY ALERT! The Trails Day GaryELevated Event has been POSTPONED due to inclement weather predicted. It will be rescheduled later this summer. The Marquette Greenway Ribbon Cutting WILL MOVE UP TO 11 AM and take place at the Douglas Center in Miller. Thank you!

Happy World Bicycle Day! Today draws attention to the benefits of using the bicycle — a simple, affordable, clean and en...
06/03/2026

Happy World Bicycle Day! Today draws attention to the benefits of using the bicycle — a simple, affordable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation. The bicycle contributes to cleaner air and less congestion and makes education, health care and other social services more accessible to the most vulnerable populations. Celebrate today by taking your bike out to your favorite trail - or purchasing a new one!

Join us in Gary on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 6th for TWO events! From 11AM to 2PM a celebration will take plac...
06/02/2026

Join us in Gary on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 6th for TWO events! From 11AM to 2PM a celebration will take place at the future GaryELevated trailhead with tours of the old railroad including a bike rodeo teaching kids bicycle safety and riding tips. A mural will also be painted on the two bridge piers over Massachusetts St.

Following at 3PM will be the ribbon cutting event for the newest section of the Marquette Greenway in the Indiana Dunes National Park. This will take place at the Douglas Center for Environmental Education. Please see the graphic for addresses to each event.

Please see invite to the Burns Harbor and Town of Porter's Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Marquette Greenway on June 5t...
06/01/2026

Please see invite to the Burns Harbor and Town of Porter's Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Marquette Greenway on June 5th. Once completed, this 1.86-mile section will close a major gap within the Indiana Dunes National Park. Join us in celebration of National Trails Day!

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