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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Our special Best of Indiana High School Gyms campaign has come to a close, and after 3 weeks of voting, our readers have selected the best high school gyms in Indiana. This voting really showed us that basketball is not just a game in Indiana. Over 67,000 votes were cast, smashing our all-time…
Read MoreAdding to an incredible dining scene in Putnam County is a new upscale bistro and bakery in Greencastle. BreadWorks by Bridges adds another unique spot to ‘destination Greencastle’s’ downtown shops and restaurants. The Menu Open Wednesday through Sunday, this upscale bakery in Greencastle features…
Read MoreVisiting McKim Observatory in Greencastle is like both blasting into space and going back in time. From 1884 to today, from amateurs to professionals, stars and planets can be seen through the lens of this observatory’s magnificent telescope. The observatory is part of DePauw University. On a clear…
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Indiana is home to numerous incredible small towns. These 20 towns and cities, all home to 25,000 people or less, are a must-visit for anyone interested in experiencing the hospitality and charm of Indiana's small towns. This list was part of The 20 IN 20. Even though 2020 is behind us, you still…
Read MoreBig art can be found in Greencastle and Brazil! A new four-silo mural greets people coming into Greencastle from the south on U.S. 231. In Brazil, travelers are welcomed by a mural on the east side of the Alabama Bar & Grill. From the west, a collage mural at the southeast corner of U.S. 40 and…
Read MoreWandering through nature in Putnam County confirms that Indiana is not flat! From ridgetop to riverbed, visitors can relax in rolling woodlands, steep ravines, and pristine beauty. Saunter along easy trails. Photograph colorful arrays of wildflowers. Listen to the wind in the treetops. Enjoy…
Read MoreEating healthy? Splurging? Just 35 miles west of Indianapolis, local Greencastle restaurants offer something for everyone! These ten restaurants within a mile of each other give Greencastle a fresh “destination” vibe – with a turtle on top! Hoover Dining Hall recently opened in the center of…
Read MoreFor those of us who travel the state frequently, it’s no secret the our county courthouses and their adjacent squares exhibit some of the best architecture in the Midwest. Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the county seats in all 92 counties constructed some of the most magnificent…
Read MoreI feel sorry for my dad and all his friends. Granted, they never had to endure the agony that was Prohibition (you know a decade’s worth of back room gins and whiskeys loaded with those “natural substitutes†which eventually made your head twitch and your eyes shut down). But even though my…
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