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You Have to See Parke County's Covered Bridges in the Snow!

By Marilyn Culler on Jan. 16, 2019

If you love covered bridges, they’re even more beautiful in the snow! A Saturday snowfall is perfect timing for two girls to get out with our cameras and explore the covered bridges of Parke County! We left in the dark and wound our way through backroads to Mansfield. Snow was falling and the only…

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5 Magical Holiday Experiences You Won't Want to Miss in Fort Wayne

By Erin Okeson on Nov. 05, 2018

'Tis the season for family fun! Take time to enjoy the holidays together in Fort Wayne, Indiana! Fort Wayne kicks off the holiday seasons with Night of Lights on November 21. The Night of Lights is a Fort Wayne tradition featuring the first glimpses of the Fort Wayne holiday spirit. Enjoy the…

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Feed your taste for adventure along the South Shore of Indiana

By Hyacinth Rucker on Nov. 01, 2018

My family recently hit the road to experience a beautiful area of the Hoosier State called the South Shore. The area along Lake Michigan in Northern Indiana is the perfect place to find an adventure, enjoy some delicious food and experience the arts. Rucker Family zip lining adventures. Edge…

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Art & Nature Intertwine at This Outdoor Museum in Greene County

By Marilyn Culler on Oct. 17, 2018

Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum is nestled in the woods south of Spencer in Greene County. Easy, well-marked trails guide visitors through over 150 sculptures strategically placed to compliment both the artwork and the setting. Visitors to the trails will discover sculptures nestled into hillsides…

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Stop & Enjoy the Scenery on Indiana's Rural Backroads

By Marilyn Culler on Sep. 20, 2018

If you need a reason to wander the rural backroads of Indiana, try “road farming” … driving around looking at fields lush with corn, soybeans and more. Grab your sunglasses, roll down the car windows or hop on a registered four-wheeler and explore the roads between the fields. No destination. No…

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Make an Escape from the Everyday With Your Family at This Farmhouse in Muncie

By Hyacinth Rucker on Aug. 20, 2018

As a young child one of my fondest memories was spending vacation time with our cousins in the summer. During our vacation time together we would make the most amazing forts, create fun games, eat good food which was mostly home cooked, watch movies, go swimming and so much more. As an adult I am…

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Wagyu Beef? Foodies Can't Get Enough of This Indiana Farm Restaurant

By Tina Bobilya on Aug. 14, 2018

Your first bite into your cut of Wagyu beef will tell you why you're there. It's in that first bite that you stop to savor the experience as the steak melts in your mouth. This is the real deal - and you will be coming back for more. This farm restaurant in tiny Roanoke has caught the attention of…

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Something for Everyone on a Family Getaway to Richmond

By Hyacinth Rucker on Jul. 03, 2018

My family and I were back on the road again the first weekend of June. This time, we decided to explore Richmond, Indiana. While I have heard about this city, I had no idea there were so many fun things to do there. Our two-day family getaway was pretty jam packed with places to see and food to…

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Attention Wanderers: Parke County's Peaceful Backroads Beckon To You

By Marilyn Culler on May 29, 2018

Looking for an easy place to explore for an afternoon? Parke County’s backroads, waterways and vistas are a wanderer’s paradise. GPS will help find Rockville or Marshall. But if you’re up for a little adventure, turn off the GPS and explore! The area around the dam at Cecil M. Harden Lake has…

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The 10 Summer Festivals You Won't Want to Miss in Fort Wayne

By Erin Okeson on May 23, 2018

Fort Wayne, Indiana is home to festivals almost every weekend in the summer! From unique ethnic festivals to art celebrations and food festivals, there is a weekend for everyone to enjoy. Plus, almost all of the summer festivals happen in Fort Wayne’s downtown festival park, Headwaters Park, which…

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