Did you know? Indiana’s miles of trails are open in winter! Get a new perspective on Indiana's outdoor treasures on a winter hike. Forest meets prairie along one of twelve trails at McCloud Nature Park in Hendricks County. Fewer people are wandering in the woods this time of year. Icicles glisten…
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It’s okay if you get lost wandering the backroads of Parke County because you may find Rosedale. If you do, Comer’s Café and Little Bear Coffee Company are restaurant gems that won’t disappoint! Comer's Café Comer’s Café has old town charm. The menu includes everything from breakfast platters like…
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If you like a beautiful nature preserve and good BBQ, Bainbridge is the place! Tall Timbers Trail is part of Big Walnut Nature Preserve in Putnam County. A 1.9-mile trail loops through lush woodlands and a quiet reminiscent of bygone days. The trail is lush with spring wildflowers and colorful Fall…
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An old quarry is coming alive at the DePauw Nature Park in Putnam County! Rocks and rubble are giving way to a lush sanctuary of trees, trails and sunset vistas. Over 10 miles of trails weave through 520 acres of an abandoned limestone quarry. Run. Walk. Bring your family, your dog, or visit by…
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“The southern part of Indiana is the good part,” beams Tracy Clay in Yoho General Store. Beauty, food, wine and art await! Yoho General Store is a “community,” even for those passing through Solsberry. Everyone talks to everyone across tables and across the dining room. Yoho General Store - A…
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Yes, the bees have a king! Stevie King. From bees to honey, find everything beekeeping at King Bee near Rockville. "A lot of buzz" A friendly smile greets customers. “There’s a lot of buzz in here today,” Stevie says. Honey glows by a window. Natural light spills through the store and production…
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Delights are everywhere at Swarey’s Variety Store! Lydia Swarey has the only Amish variety store in Parke County. “She has things you can’t find anywhere else,” says local resident Bob Jones. Canning supplies and kitchen gadgets of all kinds fill shelves. Kerosene lamps, glassware, baskets, rubber…
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Autumn means pumpkin season in Parke County. Shops, Amish markets, and farms have pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. Bring a truck and load up a giant. Search for the perfect jack-o’-lantern pumpkin. Edible and decorative pumpkins are at pop-up stands all over the backroads. Recreate beauty at home…
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Madison has history, food, arts, music and culture all in one place! From hand-dipped truffles at Cocoa Safari Chocolates to the historic Lanier Mansion, music festivals and art, Madison is a must-visit Indiana river town. Art “The Arts Alliance is a big deal,” says Susan Ohlendorf, who offered a…
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“Sign” yourself up for a trip to The Farm & Co. Metal Works in Clay County! This western Indiana sign shop sells beautiful hand-crafted home decor and signage that draws people from across the Midwest and United States. Signs and More Signs Maria and Bryce Schopmeyer’s family farm is home to The…
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