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OCT 23

Indiana Was Just Added as Part of the Lewis and Clark Trail

By Chris Flook
In May of this year, the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail extended 1,200 miles to include segments along the Ohio River, from St. Louis to Pittsburgh. The original trail, established in the 1960s, commemorated the Lewis and Clark Expedition... Read more
OCT 17

Stunning Grounds and Structures of Notre Dame are a Must-See

By Carrie Steinweg
One of my very favorite places in the whole state of Indiana is the campus of University of Notre Dame in South Bend. It’s a sentimental spot for me for a couple reasons, but it also contains some of the most... Read more
OCT 16

Find a Unique Sleep in A Historic Train Car Hotel Room at This Indy Hotel

By Carrie Steinweg
When I’m on the road, I always love to find more unique lodging than that of a typical hotel chain. I’ve stayed in some cool places over the years when I took time to seek out some out-of-the box places.... Read more
AUG 15

T.C. Steele State Historic Site: Where Art & Nature Create Inspiration

By Marilyn Culler
Indiana’s natural beauty has a richness recorded by painters, photographers, poets and songwriters. Wind into the hills of Brown County and you’ll find a true national treasure – the T.C. Steele State Historic Site. Paintings on giant easels along the... Read more
JUL 10

Pine Hills Nature Preserve: This Well Kept Secret is Simply Amazing

By Marilyn Culler
An early morning walk in pristine Pine Hills Nature Preserve is the perfect start to any day! Locals try to keep this natural gem a secret because the gorgeous natural views and solitude it provides are second to none! Pine... Read more
JUL 8

This Railroad Museum Will Bring Out The Kid in Anyone

By Carrie Steinweg
I’m a mom of five boys, so over the years as we have traveled we have always gravitated toward attractions that easily appeal to males. We’ve been to a lot of car museums, science museums, military museums and also several... Read more
APR 8

This Unexpected Spot is the Best Kept Foodie Secret in Northwest Indiana

By Carrie Steinweg
This delicious dining room in Northwest Indiana is an incredible foodie secret in the Hoosier State. Only open one night a week, you’ll have trouble getting a reservation, but it is definitely worth the effort! Several years ago I discovered... Read more
APR 1

Indiana's Breaded Pork Tenderloin Originated at This Small Town Diner

By Chris Flook
Arguably, Indiana’s most famous contribution to American cuisine is the breaded pork tenderloin. Now found in restaurants (and fairs) of all kinds across the Hoosier state, legend has it that the tenderloin’s origins trace back to a single restaurant in... Read more
FEB 15

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is Now Indiana Dunes National Park!

By Visit Indiana
New legislation signed on February 15, 2019 approves the official change in name of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, creating Indiana’s first National Park, Indiana Dunes National Park! The seventh most visited property in the National Park Service, America’s newest national... Read more
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