Step back in time and experience life as it was in the 1800s at Conner Prairie in Fishers, Indiana near Indianapolis. Fun for the whole family! Conner Prairie is a Smithsonian affiliate and one of the most visited outdoor museums in the country! Many thanks to Conner Prairie for hosting our family for a day…. [continue reading]

Fort Wayne is foodie heaven! On this trip with the whole family we looked for budget friendly but unique fare, and we were not disappointed. Eating in Fort Wayne is so much fun! Check out these 5 must try foodie spots in Fort Wayne, Indiana. 1. Yummi Bunni On our ten day Indiana road trip… [continue reading]

History, attractions, sports, art, nature–Fort Wayne, Indiana’s second largest city has it all! We had the opportunity to tour Fort Wayne, Indiana as a part of a familiarization trip with Visit Fort Wayne. As always all opinions are my own. Traveling with a family of seven we look for a variety of venues that educate… [continue reading]

Love the idea of camping, but don’t want to rough it?  Stay in a family cabin at Chain O’Lakes! You’ll find all the things you need to feel at home right smack dab in the middle of the great outdoors! Many thanks to Chain O’Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana for hosting our crew in… [continue reading]

Cowles Bog is one of our most memorable hikes ever. There is so much to see! We visited Indiana Dunes Cowles Bog Trail as a part of a familiarization trip with Visit the South Shore. All opinions are my own. The Cowles Bog Trail was designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1965. This was… [continue reading]

Bright, beautiful, and brand new–Home2 Suites by Hilton in Merrillville is the perfect place to stay in northwest Indiana. We enjoyed Home2 Suites in Merrillville, Indiana as a part of a familiarization trip with Visit the South Shore. All opinions are my own. Have you tried Home2 Suites by Hilton in your travels? We stayed… [continue reading]

We love to find fun, interesting, local, and cultural food when we travel. I’m always surprised when people head to the chain restaurants that they can get at home when they travel. Why? Food is one of the best parts exploring new places! We enjoyed dining in Northwest Indiana as a part of a familiarization… [continue reading]

Getting my crew outside and active is one of my goals every day of every trip. Indiana Dunes is breathtaking, really something to see. We visited Indiana Dunes West Beach Trails as a part of a familiarization trip with Visit the South Shore. After checking into our hotel in Merrillville, Indiana we went straight to… [continue reading]

Our family enjoyed a media day at Edge Adventures Aerial Park Deep River in northwest Indiana as part of our tour with Visit the South Shore. All opinions are my own! Edge Park Adventures Aerial Park in northwest Indiana is located right next to the Deep River water park in the city of Crown Point. … [continue reading]