Posts about things in Indiana’s West region
In my grandfather’s day, agriculture was often a small, family affair. At the height of his career, it was a ’64 Ford 4,000 pulling a two-bottom plow over fewer than fifty acres of tillable land. Cut into what remained—in elongated Read more
It’s a bird, it’s a plane…it’s kids jumping on trampolines! The biggest craze in sports right now, indoor trampoline parks. In the Lafayette-West Lafayette area we have not one, but two locations that are both wonderful to jump your heart Read more
It’s winter time!! Looking for activities to make holiday break and this whole winter leave lasting memories? Put away your remote control and head out to enjoy all the local Lafayette-West Lafayette fun! Here are a few ideas for winter Read more
I feel sorry for my dad and all his friends. Granted, they never had to endure the agony that was Prohibition (you know a decade’s worth of back room gins and whiskeys loaded with those “natural substitutes” which eventually made Read more
It’s the holidays and Lafayette-West Lafayette is celebrating sweets and treats! We are home to not one, but four candy stores offering decadent holiday treats. These stores offer all of the favorites including chocolate caramels, truffles, butter cream chocolates and Read more
Do you ever have a meal where after you think, “Thank goodness for great food!”? Every time we make a visit to Bruno’s Pizza and Big O’s Sports Room in West Lafayette, Indiana, we have this feeling of jubilation! Since Read more
2016 not only marks the State of Indiana’s 200th birthday, but also the 100th birthday of the Indiana State Parks system! As the state’s largest bicentennial celebration, the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay, kicks off on September 9 in Corydon, Read more
You just know youre in the right place. No mistakingor escapingthe constant and tantalizing smell that permeates downtown Delphi, Indiana. Youve arrived at the 3rd Annual Indiana Bacon Festival. Your whole family like bacon? Start with the food vendors lining Read more
The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay is approaching quickly! The over 2,200 torchbearers, representing all 92 Indiana counties will be announcedon Wednesday, June 29th at 10 a.m. ET at the Indiana Statehouse. Speakers will include the Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb and Read more
I love it when two ideas come together to make a great event! The city of West Lafayette has created such an event with Art in Bloom.Art and gardeningwho knew they could be meshed to introduce visitors to clever, new Read more
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