Calendar Highlights Switzerland County’s History, Benefits Bicentennial
When the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, Switzerland County began the countdown to the October 4-13, 2013 Bicentennial honoring its county seat. Read more
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Nouvelle Annee at Fort Wayne’s Old Fort, January 26, 2013
It’s Nouvelle Annee — New Year — with the French of Fort Miamies at Old Fort Park. You can relive the French military experience in 1753 Indiana. Meet French soldiers, civilians, and local Native Americans, who will recreate daily life Read more
5 More Indiana Places Where I’d Like to Be Snowed In
It was almost two years ago that I sat stuck in my house courtesy of a big winter storm, thinking of five Indiana places where I wouldn’t mind being snowed in. Now, another big storm has begun (the weather folks Read more
Shopping in Richmond’s Depot District
My ideal type of shopping, especially at the holidays, is to wander from one unique store to the next instead of fighting the crowds at the mall. So I was really pleased to spend a couple of hours exploring Richmond’s Read more
A Hoosier Family Giving Thanks for their Indiana Home
As a Thanksgiving-inspired post, I decided to ask a bunch of Hoosiers I know (my family) what they appreciate about Indiana. This group included Indiana lovers and natives of all types: those who were born here and haven’t left, those Read more
FREE Admission to the Indiana Experience
If you haven’t been to the Indiana Experience at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center in downtown Indianapolis, you have you check it out. From now to Jan 5, 2013, they’re offering free admission to the exhibit! Read more
Holidays at the Seiberling Mansion in Kokomo
Like most people, I spend much of the holiday season trying to create picture-perfect memories for my family. (Undoubtedly, the photo with Santa ends up looking more like child torture, and the photo in front of the Christmas tree always Read more
Trip to Lafayette/West Lafayette, Day 3
As we woke up after a long day 2 in Lafayette/West Lafayette, I was glad we had skipped Exploration Acres the day before. It was 6:30 in the morning, and we had to be at The Farm at Prophetstown in Read more
Epworth Forest – Northern Indiana’s Hidden Jewel
One of my favorite places to be in the summer is even more beautiful in the fall. Epworth Forest Conference Center in North Webster, Indiana, is a conference center that houses numerous camps in the summer and is utilized as Read more
Trip to Lafayette/West Lafayette, Day 2
After a busy first day during our weekend trip to Lafayette/West Lafayette, we were up bright and early for another full day in the twin cities, as well as nearby Delphi (Carroll County). The whole theme of the trip was Read more
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