As a foodie, I often look for ways to recreate dishes I found on the road at home. This article explores Shipshewana’s restaurant scene, rooted in the traditions of the Amish community, as well as the markets where you can purchase authentic ingredients. Thank you to...
Radiance Dairy Contrary to what my 4-year-old granddaughter thinks, her milk doesn’t come from the store or restaurants but from the dairy farm. A Jersey Cow at Radiance Dairy So, I visited with the owners and operators of Radiance Diary, Francis and Susan Thicke, to...
Use the Beer City Ale Trail Map to plan how you will explore Grand Rapid's 50-plus craft breweries. Many of these also offer dining experiences, so you may want to visit those around mealtime. Piper’s Pro Planning: You won’t need to drive to enjoy the Beer...
Breakfast – Eggshell Bistro Asparagus Strata at Eggshell Bistro We started the morning early with breakfast on the City Center’s north side at Eggshell Bistro, where Chef Larry Hanes is creating a Euro-influenced oasis in the middle of Indiana. Eggshell Bistro makes...
The orchard lies along the beautiful Des Moines River Valley, where the orchard grows over 5,000 trees and includes more than 15 varieties of fresh-from-the-tree-picked apples. They also offer sunflowers in summer and continue through autumn with pumpkins. Denny &...
Dinosaurs Escaping from the Indianapolis Children's Museum The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is the largest in terms of size at just under 500,000 square feet sitting on a 30-acre campus. The museum hosts more than 1.3 million visitors annually. Their...
As I was planning what became my 12 Days of Kansas Road Trip, I mentioned to friends that I was traveling to the European-inspired towns of Lindsborg, known for its Swedish heritage, and Wilson, the Czech Capital of Kansas. “You have to go about 20 miles north and...
Typically when I think of Ludington, Michigan, images of sandy beaches, sunsets, and lighthouses come to mind. It’s my quintessential summer happy place. My favorite season is fall, so I thought I’d get out and explore my happy place during my favorite season and see...
From the Great Lakes to the Great Plains, a Second Edition anthology helps travelers rediscover their home state through Midwest Road Trip Adventures. "The book takes travelers along some of the nation's most storied highways and byways, including The Great River Road...
