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NOV 18

Enjoy Down Time After the Holidays at this Northern Indiana Ice Festival

By Carrie Steinweg
I always love the time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. All the hustle and bustle of Christmas has died down. And this northern Indiana ice festival is our family’s new late December tradition. We’re not a family that jets... Read more
MAR 7

What a Sweet Escape! Explore Parke County's Donuts and Maple Syrup!

By Marilyn Culler
Nothing beats fresh donuts on a brisk winter morning! Pair donuts with a visit to a sugar camp and you have the perfect start to a new family tradition! Begin the day with a stop at Wheel House Donuts in... Read more
MAY 29

Attention Wanderers: Parke County's Peaceful Backroads Beckon To You

By Marilyn Culler
Looking for an easy place to explore for an afternoon? Parke County’s backroads, waterways and vistas are a wanderer’s paradise. GPS will help find Rockville or Marshall. But if you’re up for a little adventure, turn off the GPS and... Read more
JUN 8

Antiques, Ice Cream & Gardens: Fun on the Heritage Trail

By Visit Indiana
By Sara Wakefield The Heritage Trail driving tour in northern Indiana was named one of America’s most scenic drives by the editors of LIFE. The 90-mile loop is a gateway to the urban-rural fusion in the Elkhart region, from the... Read more
JUN 1

5 Indiana Spots on Midwest Living's Ultimate Bucket List

By Visit Indiana
Midwest Living Magazine has released their Ultimate Midwest Bucket List of 100 things to do in the region, includes five spots in the Hoosier State! See which destinations made the list below. Midwest Living selected Brown County’s gorgeous vistas and... Read more
MAY 16

Essenhaus: Fried Chicken, Flea Market and... Fashion Show?

By Carrie Lambert
Amish Country in Northern Indiana is a place I visit frequently and has become a reunion of sorts for my family. Flea market, fried chicken and friends is what I equate with the area, but now I have something new... Read more
MAY 3

These Quilt Gardens Have Wowed Visitors for 10 Years

By Visit Indiana
The 10th anniversary of the popular Quilt Gardens in Elkhart County will feature two new sites, a new Quilt Mural and one of the largest-ever exhibitions of Seward Johnson bronze sculptures outside of the artist’s personal retrospective. Planting of the 19... Read more
NOV 16

Indiana Foodways Alliance's 10 Top Picks for Holiday Treats

By Lindsey Skeen
The Holidays are quickly approaching so start planning now for your traditions and  festivities. Bring a new tradition to the table whether it is fine wine or fine chocolates, stop by one of Indiana Foodways Alliance’s Top Picks for your... Read more
NOV 2

How to Create an Indiana Grown Thanksgiving Feast

By Visit Indiana
Visit Indiana’s Executive Director Mark Newman appeared on Fox 59 Morning News in Indianapolis to talk about some of the amazing Indiana Grown products that you should put on your table this Thanksgiving. You can watch his segments below and... Read more
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