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August 2008

Are you ready for some (college) football?

August 27, 2008

Updated: Aug 8 with results: Indiana Schools are 11-8 so this year. If you’re anything like me, this is your favorite time of year. School is back in session, the air is starting to cool down and after nine long months, it’s time for college football. From IU to Purdue; Notre Dame to Ball State; [...]

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Indiana’s Lincoln

August 25, 2008

Did you know Honest Abe grew up in Indiana? Well, now you do and we’re throwing him a big birthday bash! Indiana is celebrating the Bicentennial of Lincoln’s birth (1809-2009) with a variety of activities from now until 2010. Check out the happenings (and Lincoln’s history) at IndianasLincoln.org.

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Swiss Wine Festival

August 22, 2008

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? How about the Swiss Wine Festival in Vevay, Indiana! Vevay is located about two hours southeast of Indianapolis and one hour southwest of Cincinnati – a perfect weekend getaway! The Swiss Wine Festival started yesterday and goes through this Sunday, August 24. There are activities for [...]

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Illuminating … a glass factory in Indiana

August 20, 2008

If you have ever driven from Indy to South Bend, you probably remember your drive on 31 and all the towns you go through along your way. One of those is Kokomo. What you probably didn’t realize was just beyond your route is the humble Kokomo Opalescent Glass Factory that has been open since 1888. [...]

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Kayaking for Amateurs

August 19, 2008

Yes, that’s right, I’m an amateur kayaker. Not really sure I qualify as either, but that’s what I’m calling myself. Last September, I took my first trip in a kayak down the Driftwood River (north of Columbus). Some friends and I headed down from Indy (an easy 45 minute drive) to Blue’s Canoe Livery. It’s [...]

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Lucas Oil Stadium – Brand New Home of the Colts

August 18, 2008

While Peyton Manning is hiding out, recovering from an early summer knee surgery, I went on a tour of the Colt’s brand new stadium this weekend…Lucas Oil Stadium. The stadium was big in every sense of the word. From the enormous exterior, to the 67,000 seat capacity inside, this will be a great place to [...]

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Visit Indiana on Flickr!

August 15, 2008

I’d be willing to bet that most of the people who read the Visit Indiana blog live in Indiana, and I’d also bet that quite a few of those people have visited places all over the state. But, how many of you have seen the beauty of an Amish farm at sunrise on Christmas morning? [...]

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Live Indiana College Towns Winners!

August 12, 2008

The College Towns portion of our Live Indiana summer promotion has ended. Thanks to all the people who entered to win and went online and took our College Towns Quiz. If you still want to test your knowledge about Indiana’s College Towns, you can still take the quiz, but the winners have been chosen! Congratulations [...]

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Take to Indiana’s Skies!

August 7, 2008

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0O3Y9qGM_E] Beside great outdoor fun on the ground Indiana has a lot to offer in it’s sky. Here are just a few ideas to help you get started. Amusement Parks – Indiana has two great parks: Holiday World and Indiana Beach. Ok, so it’s not technically flying, but you’ll get some good air time on [...]

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Badlands isn’t for the Faint-of-Heart

August 7, 2008

One gorgeous fall Saturday morning my brother and I drove out to meet a group of his VehiCROSS (Isuzu) buddies to challenge the Badlands in Attica. It was packed – ATVs, dirt bikes, 4-wheelers, SUVs – you name it, it was there. After the admission gate you cross a desert (not really, but it looks [...]

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