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4 Summer Vacation Ideas

As the school year is winding down, I know many families are making plans for summer vacation. Since gas is hitting $4 a gallon, spending a week or two closer to home is a great option this year. I’m a water person, Read more >

A Celebration of Indiana Wine: Indiana Wine Fair at the Story Inn

Some may not know of the Story Inn in Brown County, Indiana, but its quiet, off-the-beaten trail location makes it seem like heaven on earth. Once a year Hoosiers flock to the Story Inn for an event that celebrates an Read more >

Splashing around at Brown County State Park’s aquatic center

Do you find yourself looking for the perfect antidote to the winter blues beginning to creep in now that the holidays are over? Nothing screams summer fun like a trip down a waterslide and a splash in the pool. But Read more >

Indiana Artisan: Chris Gustin, Homestead Weaving Studio

In 2008, Brown County weaver, Chris Gustin, was chosen as an Indiana Artisan for her fiber and textile work in weaving handwoven rugs from recycled material. Although her piece, a Moebius Shawl (that’s Möbius for you German speakers), was the Read more >

Morel Mushroom Festival at Brown County State Park

Who would think that such a wrinkled, little fungus would raise such a fuss among foodies and mushroom lovers. But mention Morel mushrooms to people, and they get a glazed look in their eyes, and their mouths begin to water. Read more >