Observed arrival · 2026-09-30

New Buffalo Dispatch: a freshwater field guide

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A literary guide to New Buffalo and Harbor Country, mixing essays, seasonal notes, place recommendations, lodging, and food.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-30 issue.

For: Visitors planning a Harbor Country stay
Worth noticing: Its winter guidance explicitly says shelf ice is admired from the beach, never walked on.

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The homepage is arranged as a journal, a four-season overview, an eight-place guide, and separate Stay and Bites sections. Place entries pair a location with a recommended time to visit; visible examples include the New Buffalo harbor at sunset and Galien River County Park early in the morning. The authors say the notes come from places they have stood, and lodging dates are handled through an inquiry link.

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