Dive In! The Water is Fine at Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water Park
Treat the kids to a fun for the whole family type of escape, by heading to Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water Park and Resort in French Lick, Indiana. Read more
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The 50th Annual Parke County Maple Syrup Festival
The third weekend of February, 23rd and 24th, and the first weekend of March, 2nd and 3rd, marks the 50th annual Parke County Maple Syrup Festival in Rockville. March marks the time that maple syrup producers start tapping the local Read more
Rural Routes to Main Street Turns Two Counties Into Cultural Destination
Whether you want to spend a few hours, a day or an entire weekend, the Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail in Hendricks County can fit any itinerary. Read more
Richmond Symphony Orchestra Brings Classical Music to East Central Indiana
I grew up in East Central Indiana, Muncie to be exact. When I was growing up, there were two symphony orchestras in the area: Muncie, and Richmond. At 37,000 people, Richmond is one of the smallest cities, if not the Read more
Best-kept Secret in Wayne County
Nestled along the Old National Road and in the very heart of Antique Alley,Cambridge City could easily qualify as the best-kept secret in Wayne County. Read more
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
Last Minute Plans: Shipshewana Ice Festival
I usually try to give more heads up about special events, but I just came across this one and thought it was worth a share. Today and tomorrow, December 28 and 29, Shipshewana will host its annual Ice Festival. Fifteen Read more
Goshen Fire and Ice Festival, January 4 & 5, 2013
There’s something special about chili in the winter. When you’re chilled to the bone, and an extra sweater just won’t cut it, chili warms that special place that normal heat just can’t reach. In Goshen, Indiana (Elkhart County), you can 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
Family Cabins at Brown County State Park
So you scored a gift certificate to one of the Indiana state park inns or lodges, eh? You must have been on Santa’s nice list this year. I’ve stayed at many of the state park properties and have enjoyed them Read more
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