57th Annual Covered Bridge Festival
The Covered Bridge Festival has been a big part of my life ever since I was a little girl. I grew up in a historic Bed & Breakfast in Rockville, Indiana that was once called Suit’s Us. I can remember Read more
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Posts about things in Indiana’s West region
Sampling of September Events Across the State
Labor Day is kind of like the unofficial end to summer in my book. So in honor of the beginning of fall and a new month, here are some September events happening across the state … even some FREE ones! Read more
No Shortage of Restaurants in Lafayette/West Lafayette
On my most recent excursion to Lafayette (see posts here and here), I learned there is certainly no shortage of great restaurants! We ate and ate and ate our fill and it was all DELICIOUS!! Let me give you the Read more
Take an Indiana Festival Tour in July
The summer music season in Indiana is a season that is not to be missed. It matters not what your taste in music is, because you’ll find a festival celebration that will suit your fancy. Here are some of the Read more
Family Activities in Lafayette/West Lafayette
While I was visiting Lafayette/West Lafayette the other weekend and soaking up all they offer in outdoor recreation, I also had time to visit their many family friendly activities. Five Points Fire Station Museum is an 83-year-old fire station building Read more
Outdoor Recreation in Lafayette and West Lafayette
Most people know Lafayette/West Lafayette as the home of the Boilermakers. What you might not know about are all of the outdoor recreation places that are available during your time there. Let me enlighten you on what I found during Read more
Turkey Run State Park
Did you know that April 22-29 is National Parks Week? A perfect time to reflect on one of my favorite Indiana State Parks! Located less than an hour and half west of downtown Indianapolis is the state’s second oldest park Read more
ROAD TRIP! Indiana ‘Bookstore Tourism’ Limited Only By Your Imagination
Staying “stateside” this Spring Break? Worried your formula of Netflix, ABC Family, and video games will fall apart by Wednesday? And no, the re-introduction of naptime for your 10 and 13 year-old probably won’t work. So while your neighbors galavant Read more
National Black Forest Cake Day – March 28 2013
Did someone say cake? Yes, National Black Forest Cake Day! For those of you who need a reason to eat cake other than a special occasion or celebrations, well add today to your list. According to cake history the black Read more
National Peanut Butter Day
In honor of National Peanut Butter Day I thought I would write about some conventional and not so conventional ways to enjoy this diversely used ingredient. Northern Indiana Downtown Chesterton near the Indiana Dunes is already preparing for March 1st. Read more
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