LaPorte, IN Outdoor Activities

Trained referees watch over games on former missile base’s fields, with arenas for close-quarters combat, woodsball, and speedball

Learn the basics of paragliding before strapping into a glider with an instructor for an extended flight

Skaters and BMX riders soar from ramps and bowls in a hangar-style park designed by lifelong skaters

Mini-golf course with iridescent aliens and black-light-bathed lunar landscapes is bolstered by 3-D glasses & laser blasters

Peer over the Friendly Confines' left-field wall and enjoy three hours of unlimited refreshments as the Cubs take on AL and NL opponents

The 2013 season Chicago Golf Pass grants discounts on unlimited rounds of golf at 24 Chicagoland courses

Vast arboretum and green-space initiative brings plants together from around the world to create varied gardens

Setting out from Millenium Park or 53rd Street, explore the city for four hours with a rental city cruiser or comfort or mountain bike

Colorful lights, booming songs, and the aroma of fresh snacks fill the air at two indoor skating rinks

Exotic animals, death-defying stunts, and chortle-inducing clowns roll into town for a 90-minute family-friendly spectacle

A PGA member for 14 years, golf pro Billy Knilans hones golfers' skills with one-on-one instruction during private indoor lessons

Intro lessons enlighten newcomers; certification courses steer divers through written quizzes and five confined and four open-water sessions

Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple creates the illusion of endless open space with long, flat lines and abundant light screens

Kayaking tourists gaze upon Chicago's scenery from the Chicago River and Lake Michigan

Lifeguards oversee indoor, safari-themed water-park fun; two extreme slides and heated ponds entertain all ages

VIP package includes 10 rounds at a 9-hole executive course, 10 group lessons, 10 buckets of range balls, and a hybrid golf club

23 acres of outdoor playing fields and an 8,000-square-foot indoor facility feature battlefields with unique terrain and designs

2-hour, 1.2-mile walking tour hits Pizzeria Uno, Pizzeria Ora, and Giordano's in River North to sample deep-dish pizza and learn its history

After guides lead basic instruction, trips launch into the waters off Gillson Beach in Wilmette or Skokie Lagoons

Players share a pizza and trade swings on simulations of famous golf courses such as St. Andrews and Cog Hill

USCG captains and certified instructors welcome sailors aboard 30-ft. or larger boat

Guides lead visitors along the scenic Riverwalk as they expound upon city’s architecture, history, and famous denizens during walking tours

Lush green fairways situated around pine and oak trees make up 6,225 yards of golf course designed by John Ellis in 1960

English and Western riding lessons held in a lighted outdoor or heated indoor arena with supportive, encouraging instructors

Guides offer informative tidbits and walk guests past architectural marvels and rarely seen underground areas

Fundamentals form the centerpiece of a teaching philosophy espoused by Gil Davis, an alumni of ESPN Golf Schools

Beginning each lesson with grooming and horse care, instructors impart basics of equitation during 30-minute private or couples sessions

Golf professional calls on more than 25 years of teaching to help clients improve their swing, on-course strategy, and putting stroke

One-hour beginner classes for children and adults impart essential horsemanship skills

After a warm-up session at the range, golf carts take players across bentgrass fairways and relatively small greens; breakfast included

Paddle on Lake Michigan waters for two hours with view of skyline and Navy Pier fireworks display

Lighted, 26-acre complex features driving range with grass, mat, and covered tees, a short game range, and a practice over-the-water par 3

Scuba instructors lead students in diving techniques during weekend lessons inside classrooms, pools, and open water

PGA Tour simulators uses video playback to enhance golf pupil’s understanding of instructor’s advice