Food. Ice cream. Cocktails. Slow down and step into Up the Creek Restaurant. Up the Creek Restaurant is just up the creek from Sugar Valley Canoe Rental near Turkey Run State Park. This unique little paradise has a whimsical, “margaritaville-esque” charm. “This has grown through the years,” says…
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Spring will be here before you know it, and Indiana State Parks are the perfect place to see the Hoosier State in bloom! We've put together a list of 7 incredible Spring getaways at State Park Inns below. 1) Abe Martin Lodge at Brown County State Park - Nashville Abe Martin Lodge Aquatic Center…
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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 can be hard to make travel plans when you have to worry about what to do with your pets. We believe that your furry friends deserve to have fun too! Luckily for them, Indiana has a vast array of attractions, restaurants, and lodging options where your four-legged friends are allowed to come…
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Originally published on Nov, 14 2022 by Indiana State Museum and Historic Site (https://www.indianamuseum.org/blog-post/local-artists-design-new-ornaments-for-92-county-tree/) The Indiana State Museum’s 92 County Tree is getting a facelift – 60 new ornaments from counties across the state will…
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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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If you’re the kind of person who needs something more challenging than just a stroll in the park, you need to check out these awesome outdoor fitness challenges and adventures in Indiana. The state is home to a wicked obstacle course, aerial adventures, a sand dune climbing challenge and other great…
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Indiana appreciates its veterans and the service they have done for this country. We would not be here without our veterans. To honor these heroes, there are many free military family attractions throughout the state of Indiana. Blue Star Museums The National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star…
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