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Named one of America’s “Most Scenic Drives,” the Heritage Trail, in northern Indiana, takes you on a 90-mile journey through the rolling farmland around Nappanee, Wakarusa, Middlebury, and Shipshewana.

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Historic Places

Amidst Elkhart’s Bucolic Splendor: Celebrating the History of Recreational Vehicles

January 16, 2017

BY JANE AMMESON When my friend Jackie Hughes pulled into the parking lot fronting the large expanse of glass accented with metal exterior of the RV/MH Hall of Fame and…

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Outdoor

Go RVing!—The RV Lifestyle

December 28, 2016

BY Marshall V. King Elkhart County—Indiana’s “RV Capital of the World” ELKHART — In the RV Capital of the World, those who make the recreational vehicles get excited about making…

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Outdoor

Indiana’s Botanical Gardens

June 29, 2016

Botanic Gardens Conservation International defines botanical gardens as “institutions holding documented collections of living plants for the purposes of scientific research, conservation, display and education.” But not only are Indiana’s…

Culinary

Das Dutchman Essenhaus

March 28, 2016

The history of the Essenhaus is a story of growth, commitment and genuine hospitality. In 1970, Bob and Sue Miller moved west from Sugarcreek, Ohio to Middlebury, Indiana. After…

Arts

The Lerner Theatre in Elkhart

January 11, 2016

The lights from the glorious exterior of the Beaux Arts-style Lerner Theatre, all magnificent terra cotta and Ionic columns, casts a colorful and warm glow at night on the city streets…

Arts

Experience Quality Original Works of Art in Elkhart

August 12, 2015

Walking into Elkhart’s Midwest Museum of American Art is like experiencing something in a much larger city. The museum’s permanent collection is made up of quality, original works found in…

Authentic Indiana

Barn Quilt Trails Offer a Charming Way to See the State

July 14, 2015

90 locations in northern Indiana Scenic Heartland Self-guided tours Amish country Barn Quilt Blocks combine the artistry of a mural with the natural beauty of a rural setting. These unique…

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Elkhart County

Northern Indiana’s Heritage Trail

Amidst Elkhart’s Bucolic Splendor: Celebrating the History of Recreational Vehicles

Go RVing!—The RV Lifestyle

Indiana’s Botanical Gardens

Das Dutchman Essenhaus

The Lerner Theatre in Elkhart

Experience Quality Original Works of Art in Elkhart

Barn Quilt Trails Offer a Charming Way to See the State