Perfect North Slopes reminds me of some of my fondest memories as a child and young teenager going skiing with my cousins, uncle, and grandfather. We laughed, we cried, we fought, we ate, we tried new things, we were determined to get better and better at skiing every year we went. While I cannot…
Read MoreThe U.S. National Park Service lists 30 national natural landmarks in the great state of Indiana - everything from Shrader-Weaver Woods in Fayette County, to Cowles Bog in Porter County, and Wesley Chapel Gulf in Orange County. Recently, however, I paid a visit to another national natural landmark…
Read MoreFor my fifth and final trip into the Hoosier National Forest, I visited the Little Africa Cemetery, Buzzard Roost, the Rickenbaugh House, and Clover Lick Barrens. Like my other excursions into the forest, this trip provided a wonderful adventure into the very heart of Indiana’s great Hoosier…
Read MoreTwo Indiana distilleries have been voted the best distilleries in the nation by the USA Today’s 1oBest Readers’ Choice Awards. Huber’s Starlight Distillery and Cardinal Spirits are Indiana distilleries that have taken the top honors in the country by the readers’ poll. Starlight Distillery voted…
Read MoreWith mild weather and a nip in the air, Fall is the ideal time to get outdoors. Whether you are longing for a peaceful, scenic stroll, a rugged hike for experienced trekkers, or something in between, southern Indiana has an abundance of tours, paths, and trails to suit everyone’s skill and energy…
Read MorePioneer Mothers Memorial Forest For my third trip into the Hoosier National Forest, I made three stops - the Paw Paw Marsh, the Initial Point, and the Pioneer Mothers Memorial Forest. Explorers can find all three locations in the ‘southern section’ of the Hoosier National Forest, all of which are…
Read MoreFor my fourth journey into the Hoosier National Forest, I visited Springs Valley (Tucker) Lake, the Yellow Birch Ravine, and Hemlock Cliffs. All three locations provide excellent opportunities to explore some of the more interesting features found deep inside Hoosier National Forest. As always…
Read MoreWhether you're a pro or have never even met a horse, Indiana is the perfect state to explore on horseback. With more than 600 miles of horse trails, Indiana horseback riding is an experience you'll love wherever you are in the state. Here are just a few horseback riding opportunities Indiana has to…
Read MoreFor my second journey into the Hoosier National Forest, I made a trip to the spectacular Wesley Chapel Gulf, located in a small section of the Hoosier National Forest between Orleans, Paoli, and French Lick. If you’re unfamiliar as I was, Wesley Chapel Gulf is a 187-acre stretch of unique…
Read MoreA visit to legendary Orange County is the ideal location for your family and friends. With a focus on family fun, unique experiences, and opportunities to make memories, you will find our southern hospitality to be warm, friendly, and legendary! Whether you are visiting for an overnight or for a few…
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