Pioneer Mothers Memorial Forest For my third trip into the Hoosier National Forest, I made three stops - the Paw Paw Marsh, the Initial Point, and the Pioneer Mothers Memorial Forest. Explorers can find all three locations in the ‘southern section’ of the Hoosier National Forest, all of which are…
Read MoreDuring a recent trip to New Albany, I made a stop by the Silver Hills Historical Nature Trail and Wildlife Sanctuary. Located on New Albany’s west side, Silver Hills is a delightful retreat through 16.5 miles of forest along a trail that partially follows the old New Albany Highland Railway Trolley…
Read MoreFor my second journey into the Hoosier National Forest, I made a trip to the spectacular Wesley Chapel Gulf, located in a small section of the Hoosier National Forest between Orleans, Paoli, and French Lick. If you’re unfamiliar as I was, Wesley Chapel Gulf is a 187-acre stretch of unique…
Read MoreIn May 2021, The Museum at Lassen’s Resort at Cedar Lake re-opened its doors on the 100th anniversary of its initial opening to introduce the public to the newly-designed museum operated by the Cedar Lake Historical Association. New to the museum is a seven-room exhibit called The Story of Cedar…
Read MoreHave you been considering traveling again? If you are, you are not alone. It had been a year and a half since my family had been on an overnight stay when we decided to give it a try again. I worked with Visit South Bend to plan a weekend getaway during our boys’ spring break. We really needed to…
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Hinkle Fieldhouse personifies college basketball. This 90+ year-old basketball cathedral has stood the test of time as the home for Butler sports. It may be truly incredible, but just like Norman Dale proved, Hinkle's rims are the exact same measurements as anywhere else. This is your complete guide…
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Whether it is the Pacers, Fever, or IHSAA State Championships, Gainbridge Fieldhouse is one of the world's premier venues for basketball. Located right in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, it is no surprise that the nearby culture, food, and attractions are top-notch. This is your complete guide…
Read MoreIndy's newest hotel and restaurant district is an experience you really need to have for yourself. The Bottleworks District features an incredible boutique hotel, The Garage Food Hall, cinema, and much more, right on Indy's famous Mass Ave. We’ve turned the calendar to a new year and hope that…
Read MoreAs America celebrates Presidents’ Day each year in February, Indiana proudly claims its own Presidential connections with corresponding attractions that stay open all year long. These five historic sites are great for learning about the three Indiana Presidents. Step back in time at the Lincoln…
Read MoreOne of my favorite fall trips that we have taken was to Southern Indiana. We’d made multiple summer trips to the area, but visiting in the fall was breathtaking as we drove along while viewing the changing colors. Our most recent fall trip to the area included some family fun on the rides at Holiday…
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