Indiana’s beauty is on full display at Portland Arch Nature Preserve in Fountain County. “Portland Arch should be the Mt. Rushmore of Indiana nature preserves,” said Cliff Chapman, President and CEO of the Central Indiana Land Trust (CILTI). “It’s got it all in one little spot.” Spring, summer…
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Prepare to be amazed! The Clay Plant in Bloomingdale doesn’t hold back on beauty in clay! Owners/artists Courtney and Austin Cook’s pottery studio in Parke County is a delight for the senses. Mugs, vases, bowls, and more sparkle with color and texture in the showroom. Every creation at The Clay…
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Go back in time for a little Christmas. Billie Creek Village in Parke County is lit up for the holidays. See the school, churches, and other historic buildings dressed in the festive light of the holidays. Stop by The Gaebler Café for a hot cocoa, latte, or sweet treat. Then wander through the…
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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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Good vibes meet you at The Whisk in downtown Greencastle. Tosh & Joel Everson grew up in Greencastle and considered moving away. They soon thought, “Why not create what we’re looking for right here!” The Eversons gave birth to The Whisk in 2022. They’ve crafted a destination for relaxing…
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You’ll miss it if you don’t slow down. Burnett Woods Nature Preserve is a dedicated nature preserve located in Hendricks County. “Really high quality in a really urban area” is how Phillip Weldy describes the woodland retreat. Weldy is a Stewardship Specialist with the Central Indiana Land Trust…
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Color your 24-hour trips with a visit to Madison! This Ohio River gem is a vibrant destination for a quick getaway. Start at the Madison Visitor Center. Expert staff members guide visitors to historic landmarks, food and drink establishments and shopping destinations. If time permits, take a trolley…
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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’s okay if you get lost wandering the backroads of Parke County because you may find Rosedale. If you do, Comer’s Café and Little Bear Coffee Company are restaurant gems that won’t disappoint! Comer's Café Comer’s Café has old town charm. The menu includes everything from breakfast platters like…
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If you like a beautiful nature preserve and good BBQ, Bainbridge is the place! Tall Timbers Trail is part of Big Walnut Nature Preserve in Putnam County. A 1.9-mile trail loops through lush woodlands and a quiet reminiscent of bygone days. The trail is lush with spring wildflowers and colorful Fall…
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