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West Posts

Posts about things in Indiana’s West region

Run Here! Turkey Run State Park

Camping is a perfect way to get back in touch with nature while discovering the history of the land. Turkey Run State Park, in Kingman, Indiana, is a great place to take the family for an outdoor adventure full of Read more >

Calling all toffee lovers

‘Tis the season for giving and one of my favorite gifts to give (and receive for that matter) has always been something sweet to eat. Chocolate is always a great gift option, but if you have any toffee lovers on Read more >

Blank Paper Turned Beautiful Painting

Watching paint dry isn’t much fun, but watching an artist paint is different. Hoosier Watercolorist Rena Brouwer showcases the fascinating process on her website. For Brouwer, “taking a brush loaded with color and touching it to a surface that explodes, Read more >

Indiana’s wild kingdoms

Some people, when they go to a new city, seek out the best steakhouses. Others look for bead shops or comic book stores. Me? I’m a sucker for zoos. From big elaborate zoos to small hometown animal havens, I just Read more >