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Tag: Brown County

Maple Syrup

By Carrie Lambert on Feb. 24, 2015

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: Photo Credit: Sugar Camp Days Maple Syrup Festival in Brown County The 2015 National Maple Syrup Festival will be…

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Valentine's Day in Brown County

By Carrie Lambert on Jan. 20, 2015

Hard to believe that Valentine's Day is less than a month away. If you are looking for a unique getaway then I have an idea for you: Valentine's Weekend Package at Rawhide Ranch in Brown County. Arrive on Friday to enjoy two nights getting away from it all. Be treated to a couple's breakfast, choice…

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View from the top: Hickory Ridge Fire Tower

By Visit Indiana on Sep. 22, 2014

As the cooler weather and changing leaves draw you outside and into Indiana's forests, don't forget that going up is an option. Yes, up — above the treetops. So, how do you get a bird's-eye view like this? From the basket of a hot air balloon? No. Through the window of a small plane? Nope. Hitching…

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Brown County Leaf Cam

By Carrie Lambert on Sep. 16, 2014

Cooler temperatures, pumpkins, homemade soups ... there isn't anything I don't love about fall, especially the leaves changing. We all wait patiently to see when the best weekend will be to experience the most vibrant colors. Thanks to Mother Nature that is hard to predict. But, thanks to Brown…

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eXplore Brown County

By Carrie Lambert on Apr. 14, 2014

Hopefully you have been enjoying the recent sunshine in the state ... I know I have. And to add to my excitement, I just found out about eXplore Brown County. They offer paintball, ATV tours, mountain biking and more, but I want to focus on their zip lines. eXplore Brown County offers 15 different…

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Story, Indiana to Pick a New Village Idiot

By admin on Mar. 18, 2014

April 1 Election Fast Approaching Story, Indiana—They may not have much in the way of government, no mayor, town counsel, or any kind of government (they only have 13 full-time residents, after all), but little Story, Indiana understands how government works. So every year, they elect the Village…

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Winter Wellness in Brown County

By Carrie Lambert on Jan. 08, 2014

It's the time of year where the winter doldrums are setting in and we often need to be reminded to get out and enjoy this time of year in Indiana. I know ... it isn't always easy to do or it might not sound very exciting, but Brown County's State Park once again has an entire weekend devoted to…

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Nashville, IN: Best Small Town in America

By admin on Aug. 12, 2013

Where are the most beautiful, fun, friendly, patriotic, best food and best place for geocaching located? How about Nashville, Indiana! Yes that’s right, according to the Best of the Road 2013 Competition; Nashville, Indiana has been nominated as one of the “Best Small Towns in America.” With six…

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Make the Most of Summer with these August Events

By Carrie Lambert on Aug. 01, 2013

It is hard to believe that school is about to start and summer is winding down, but what better way to send off summer that to take advantage of these August events throughout the state: 2013 Indiana State Fair (Indianapolis) - August 2-18 - If you have ever met me, than you know I LOVE the State…

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Columbus: A Hidden Gem

By admin on May 22, 2013

The phrase “ home is where the heart is ” makes me think of one place and one place only, Columbus, Indiana. Born & raised in Columbus, I never really appreciated what it had to offer until I moved away to Indianapolis for college. Now don’t get me wrong, living in Indianapolis is great and I’ve loved…

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