Tag Archives: Outdoors

June in Shipshewana is made for memories, and you have plenty of opportunities to make them with friends and family. In the month of June alone, nearly two dozen special events are offered. Some are free, some you can take … Read More »

Which will you enjoy most? Gliding down the Pigeon River in your canoe or kayak? Greeting the outdoors in the fish and wildlife area? Camping? Hiking? Fishing? Or making new friends? At Trading Post Canoe, Kayak, and Campground in Mongo, … Read More »

To celebrate the LaGrange County Barn Quilt Tour, we are devoting two blogs a month on information regarding a specific mural you will see dotting the Amish backroads in Northern Indiana. Even though we have numbered the blogs, the order … Read More »

I consider myself a Flea Market Foodie. What qualifies me as such? I know not only where to eat, but HOW to eat. “How to eat” refers more than just placing nourishment on tongue, closing mouth, and masticating. “How to … Read More »

To celebrate the LaGrange County Barn Quilt Tour, we are devoting two blogs a month on information regarding a specific mural you will see dotting the Amish backroads in Northern Indiana. Even though we have numbered the blogs, the order … Read More »

Just down the road—less than a mile, perhaps—from the downtown Shipshewana Mayfest is another festival for May. On Saturday, May 5, 8am-4pm, The Land & Lakes Outdoor Garden Show is being held on the Antique Gallery grounds. This show commemorates … Read More »

How many times were you told as a child to “Walk! Don’t run!” This time, we want you to RUN! or walk…whichever you prefer. As part of the Mayfest Celebration this coming weekend where the theme is “The Colors of … Read More »

The small town of Shipshewana celebrates in a big way when spring is ushered in to town, and this weekend, we’re throwing our annual Mayfest celebration! The theme is “The Colors of Spring,” and you will find many beautiful colors … Read More »

I’ve read many magazine articles where decorators with perfect imagination acuity can sniff out bargains and decorate a room to look worth a million bucks. I’m certainly nowhere near that ability, but with my husband’s keen eye, we have managed … Read More »

In LaGrange County and Shipshewana, we’ve got our buggies on high speed. Turbo charge. Fifth gear. Jet fueled. What this means for us is that we’re galloping into our “busy season.” This week, we begin offering many top-notch events, and … Read More »