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Greetings friends.This space has been created in order to document and inform of North America's fantastic wilderness and wildlife, specifically in the area of North West Indiana where I live, but I promise to include any out of region adventures which may occur.Wild America NWI aims to enter and observe nature while making a minimal impact on the environment.Wild America NWI proudly covers hiking, fishing, plants, wildlife, and outdoor recreation specializing in the many unique and fascinating ecologies of North West Indiana.See you on the trail friend.

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Better Know A Species: Ticks

Probably every one knows what a tick is, and maybe you've even pulled a few off your head before.  These little blood suckers might be the most dangerous thing in the Indiana woodlands due to the...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:10:00 GMT

Inland Marsh Trail

The Inland Marsh trail is just west of the Ogden Dunes train station, on high way 12.  There are two connected loops allowing for a 1.5 mile hike, or a 3.25 mile.  It is really nice there, o...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Better know a species: The Eastern Massasauga

My recent trip to Cowles Bog got me thinking about the The Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake I had seen there a few years back.  Sure enough this venomness reptile inhabits northern Indiana, a...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:01:00 GMT

Ly-co-ki-we Trail

I decided to kick things off by visiting a trail in North West Indiana that I've never been to, the Ly-co-ki-we trail.  Located just east of 49 on highway 20 or 12, depending where you park, this...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:15:00 GMT

Ask Miami Bob

As your guide to Wild America NWI I'll be happy to field your questions from time to time. DR of Brooklyn New York asks: Can't wait to learn about all the wildlife right in my own childhood backyard...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:20:00 GMT

Ecosystems of the Indiana Coastal Region

When exploring Northwest Indiana ten unique varieties of eco system can be found within a relatively small area.  Making the region even more interesting and diverse, these ecosystems often overl...
Posted by on Fri, 30 May 2008 07:54:00 GMT

Wild America NWI

Greetings friends. This space has been created in order to document and inform of North America's fantastic wilderness and wildlife, specifically in the area of North West Indiana where I live, but ...
Posted by on Thu, 29 May 2008 17:01:00 GMT