On a short getaway recently to the South Bend area, we were getting ready to head home and decided to have one last meal before leaving town. It was storming on and off that day, and we figured rather than grab something quick, we'd have a leisurely dinner and hopefully sit out the storms while we…
Read MoreSeparate passes are needed for the Indiana Dunes National and State Parks. For more information, visit the Indiana Dunes Entrance Fees page. Known by many for its beautiful Lake Michigan beaches, the Indiana Dunes area is also home to some of the world’s largest lakeshore dunes, nearly 70 miles of…
Read MoreSeparate passes are needed for the Indiana Dunes National and State Parks. For more information, visit the Indiana Dunes Entrance Fees page. There are so many things to do while visiting the Indiana Dunes, you'll definitely want to make your trip a multi-day stay. There are plenty of hotels, inns…
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Spending the day on the links and the evening enjoying locally crafted brews makes for an excellent combination. These two golf courses and two breweries in Valparaiso, Indiana, make for the perfect foursome. Tee up some fun for a fantastic Valparaiso golf trip. Forest Park Golf Course Nestled in…
Read MoreI’ve been to the University of Notre Dame campus several times, but it never gets old. I envy the students who get to spend their days on such a beautiful campus. I’d love to walk from class to class among these legendary historic structures on this peaceful, pretty campus. If you make your way…
Read MoreWhenever I make a road trip, I seek out a place for some sweet treats to bring something home for the family members who didn’t travel with us and for a little indulgence for the ride home. We’ve worked in many sweets shops, candy stores, and bakeries over the years, and I recently found a winner…
Read MoreOn a recent visit to the South Bend area, we spent an afternoon exploring the campus of the University of Notre Dame on bicycles. We parked in the bookstore lot and made our way around campus. It was then that I discovered an incredible free art museum that is right on campus. I've been to the…
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…
Read MoreI have to start out this blog by mentioning that I am in no way an outdoor cold-weather gal. In the winter, when it’s cold and snowy, I prefer to be inside. But for the Holidays, a winter stroll through an amazing lights display is worth braving the cold. We found just that at Winter Wonderland…
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Has the holiday season really began until the smells of a fresh-cut tree fill your home? For those who celebrate Christmas, the tradition of picking out your own tree is one that spans generations! Whether you want to experience that Hallmark Moment with your loved ones by chopping down your own…
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