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Indiana’s Top 10 Indiana Summer Gotta-Dos and Ice Cream Shops

by erikdeckers May 23, 2012

We’ve all seen those travel lists of the best places to go in a certain state, or 10 ice creams you have to eat before you die compilations. But can you ever really trust the sources of those lists? They’re usually compiled by travel writers like me and the other writers on the Indiana Insider [...]

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Tips for a Trip to the Farmer’s Market

by nwiltrout May 15, 2012

  South Bend Farmer’s Market One of my favorite Saturday morning traditions is visiting the Columbus Farmer’s Market. We love to wander around, pick up a few things to eat for the week ahead, savor some sausage breakfast sandwiches, and sip our coffee and tea. It’s one of those wonderful things that define weekends from [...]

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Put a Drive-In Movie on Your Summer To-Do List

by nwiltrout May 2, 2012

Summer and movies just seem to go hand in hand. Not just because the big blockbusters are usually released this time of year, but because it’s a great way to spend a few hours cooling off in an air conditioned space. But one of my favorite summer traditions, which started back in high school when [...]

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Save with Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs Go! Packages

by nwiltrout April 3, 2012

I don’t know about you, but this unseasonably warm weather we’ve been experiencing around Indiana has me ready to dive right into summer. I’m already planning our weekend getaways, long hikes through the woods, trips to the pool and some camping adventures. One of my favorite aspects of traveling around Indiana is the amazing network of state parks [...]

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Capriole Farmstead Goat Cheese

by nwiltrout October 10, 2011

When I reflect back on the summer of 2011, it may well go down in my personal history books as the Summer of Goat Cheese around our house. I actually think it began by accident at one of my weekly stomping grounds: the grocery store. Feta cheese is a favorite salad topping in our family, [...]

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Beating the Heat at the State Fair

by lphillips August 12, 2011

In the midst of August each year, fairgoers parade to the State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis to enjoy their annual traditions of 4-H, fair food and entertainment. August not only brings the State Fair to Indiana each year, but a whole other entity that Hoosiers are all too familiar with – the heat and humidity. With [...]

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The Other Farm Animals at the Fair

by IDNR August 11, 2011

Besides eating outrageous amounts of food at the fair, boarding crazy amusement rides and looking at sprawling farm implements by the hundreds, another all time favorite activity at the state fair is visiting the livestock barns. Slow moving brown-eyed cows, strong yet gentle draft horses, twitchy nosed rabbits and clucking chickens all beckon us to view the [...]

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Red/Black Exhibit at the Eiteljorg Museum

by nwiltrout June 29, 2011

Indiana Black Expo’s Summer Celebration is right around the corner. There are many fantastic programs and events scheduled, but one that might not come to mind is the Red/Black exhibit at the Eiteljorg Museum. This is a ground-breaking exhibit that explores the shared history between African and Native Americans. Prior to my visit to the [...]

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3 Fun Ways to Keep Cool This Summer

by nwiltrout June 21, 2011

Today marks the first day of summer, and I’m already plotting ways to get relief from the heat and humidity that often hangs around Indiana this time of year. There are many great lakes, pools, splash pads and water parks to check out, but when you need a break from swimming, here are three unique [...]

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Photo of the Week – June 3, 2011

by jwtourism June 3, 2011

It’s been a while since we’ve featured a photo of the week, but here’s a great one for June 3, 2011. If you’ve never been to Symphony on the Prairie out at Conner Prairie you HAVE to go this summer. You can relax and enjoy a picnic (yes, you can bring your own food and [...]

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