Maple Syrup
I’m a little like Buddy the Elf and I love syrup. Who doesn’t? So I’ve been hearing a lot about different syrup events across the state and have already marked a few in my calendar: Maple Syrup Festival in Brown Read more
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Cuddle Up in Richmond this Valentine’s Day
Free chocolate tastings along the Chocolate Trail, specialty wine, craft beer, local fine dining, and cozy accommodations are just some of the highlights that make Richmond, Indiana the perfect setting for a romantic Valentine getaway with that special someone. Read more
Danville Chocolate Walk
It’s February and if you aren’t thinking about chocolate then you need to be. And what better way than to participate in the Danville Chocolate Walk. But, this isn’t your typical walk – 5k or otherwise … this one is Read more
Spend Valentine’s Day with Gene Stratton-Porter
If you’re looking for a quirky event to attend on Valentine’s Day, check out the ‘Midwinter Movie Night: a Limberlost Valentine’s Day event’ at the Limberlost State Historic Site Visitor Center in Geneva. Gene Stratton-Porter, one of Indiana’s most famous Read more
A-maize-in’ Amish Country Popcorn
What food has been around for 2,000 years, was served to explorers Columbus and Cortez, and is still eaten in its original form today? Popcorn! As January 19 is National Popcorn Day, it’s a good time to share some trivia Read more
Mayberry Café — Blast from the past
I grew up watching and loving episodes of The Andy Griffith Show. The small town of Mayberry, North Carolina, with a quirky group of citizens who get themselves wrapped in (mostly innocent) mischief made me and countless other people laugh Read more
Farmland’s Chocolate Moose Restaurant Has Sweet Treats
It’s fun to discover unusual places to visit in Indiana. I call them ‘Serendipity Spots’. One such spot for me occurred recently in Farmland Indiana. Farmland is located in Randolph County on the state’s east border. We were driving north Read more
Fair Oaks Farms – Holiday Farm Frenzy
Looking for a unique event this coming weekend? Holiday Farm Frenzy is a NEW event for Fair Oaks Farms. It combines shopping, food, twinkling lights and kids activities for one day of fun. On Saturday, December 20 (yes, THIS Saturday) Read more
@INTorchRelay will highlight state celebrations in 2016
Dear readers: On Indiana Statehood Day 2014, Gov. Mike Pence and First Lady Karen Pence announced an exciting new event to celebrate our state’s bicentennial: The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. We wanted to share this announcement with our blog readers. Read more
Travel Channel takes Santa for a ride
When you work and live in a town named Santa Claus, everyday life can be somewhat surreal. For example: If you’re a wrestling fan, you may recognize Mick Foley behind the beard. Jolly ol’ Saint Mick may be a WWE Read more
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