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Posts From: July 2018

This Southern Indiana Goat Farm Is a Must for Family Fun

By Amy Lynch on Jul. 25, 2018

If you’ve driven through southern Indiana on I-65, you’ve seen the billboards for Goat Milk Stuff. My son and I recently made a point to pull off the highway and spent a fun two hours exploring this Southern Indiana goat farm. This family-run enterprise led by Jim and PJ Jonas is a labor of love…

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Two Huge Events Highlight Labor Day Weekend in Hendricks County

By Josh Duke on Jul. 24, 2018

Whenever I’m asked about the best time to visit Hendricks County, I always mention Labor Day Weekend. In addition to all the incredible attractions our destination offers during the summer months, that particular weekend (Friday, August 31 - Monday, September 3) also boasts two of our biggest events…

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The Calm of Mother Nature Awaits You at Tippecanoe River State Park

By Chris Flook on Jul. 23, 2018

No matter where you are in the state of Indiana, you are always less than an hour away from an Indiana State Park. One of Northern Indiana's best is Tippecanoe River State Park, a haven for canoes, kayaks, fishing, and hiking. Sand Hill Nature Preserve With 25 state parks, 8 state reservoirs, 23…

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Have You Seen All of Indiana's Unique Roadside Attractions?

By Chris Flook on Jul. 20, 2018

The World's Largest Ball of Paint? A giant peach? Bizarre and fascinating, Indiana's roadside attractions provide the ultimate spot for selfies and group photos. We have a great list of Indiana roadside attractions for you to seek and find around the Hoosier State. The car culture of the 20th…

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An Adventure to Three Of Indiana's Natural Wonders in Western Indiana

By Marilyn Culler on Jul. 18, 2018

We set out to explore the wilderness of Western Indiana and had quite an adventure! The only planned destination: Fall Creek Gorge Nature Preserve near Attica in Warren County. From there we found two more of Indiana's natural wonders. First, breakfast. Just inside the door of Crossroads Family…

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These 3 Northeast Indiana Car Museums Draw Visitors From Around the World

By Tina Bobilya on Jul. 17, 2018

Car lovers come from all over the world to pilgrimage to Auburn, the "Home of the Classics," in Northeast Indiana. This well-known gearhead city has deep roots in the automobile industry as the original home of the Auburn Automobile Company which produced the famous Auburns, Cords, and…

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Cave River Valley: The Enchanting Natural Area Located Near This Indiana State Park

By Marilyn Culler on Jul. 12, 2018

How to describe Cave River Valley Natural Area in one word? ENCHANTING! Glistening streams, dark caves and deep ravines are enrobed in a verdant array of ferns, mosses, trees and plants. A truly unique adventure awaits in this unique area located near Spring Mill State Park! Ferns abound…

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A Dime Goes a Long Way At These 12 Indiana General Stores

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 10, 2018

The general store, the country store, the dime store, the soda fountain. Where have these old-fashioned shops gone? Across Indiana, you can still find them serving their small communities. Take a step back in time at these 12 Indiana general stores that come with a history lesson. Yoho General…

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This Wood Fired Pizza is Cooked at 1000 Degrees! Yes, You Read That Right

By Chris Flook on Jul. 09, 2018

1000˚ Wood Fired Pizza It’s a lot hotter in Mount Summit, Indiana - 1000˚ hotter to be exact. On a recent excursion into the north-central Henry County village, we stopped at 1000˚ Wood Fired Pizza, a local pizza place that is placing an emphasis on ingredients with a strong Italian influence…

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Scenic Golf: These 5 Indiana Courses Provide an Epic Experience

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 06, 2018

These five golf courses are in the center of some of the most scenic spots in Indiana. You’ll tee off near rolling hills, rock formations, a waterfall, an iconic dome and a world-renowned race track at these scenic courses. Play and then stay a while to enjoy all of the gorgeous sights these scenic…

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