When I was a youngster, few things brought thoughts of wild lands and far off places into my head than hearing and seeing a Vee-shaped skein of Canada geese winging their way south in the fall or heading back to their summering area in the springtime. If I was lucky, I’d witness this majesty two or three times each year. Nowadays, seeing a Canada goose is almost as common as seeing robins in a yard or gulls along the lakefront…
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July 14th-21st was Fair Week in Jasper and Newton Counties. My family and I took it as a sign that we should go to both fairs and compare them. We found an interesting contrast in county personalities and left with the impression that both fairs offer different but equally enjoyable experiences…
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Grab your gear and get ready to explore the canals, rivers, streams and lakes in the South Shore. The South Shore has hundreds of miles of water trails and each route offers different opportunities from challenging and scenic to historic and wooded…
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"Farm fresh," a popular buzz word that signifies you will be eating the freshest food available; a…
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This is the first blog in a series of three summarizing Alex's experiences at the inaugural Indiana…
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It seems that spring may finally have arrived, and not a moment too soon! I'm sure I'm not the only one who has been longing for warmer days, bits of green starting to peek through the ground, and bright blue skies. While it still may be a little chilly to be hanging around outside for any length…
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The South Shore offers numerous farm-to-fork restaurants and businesses that provide delicious…
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Let's face it, it's not easy out there being a man in today's world. Everyone wants you to play…
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Walking up to the impressive Farmhouse Restaurant at Fair Oaks Farms on a cold, dreary day made me…
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