ELKHART — From attractions to restaurants to arts and cultural institutions, Elkhart County’s tourism and hospitality businesses stepped up in a big way in 2020 despite the challenges posed by the…
ELKHART — Jon Hunsberger, director of destination development at the Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau since 2018, has been promoted to executive director and will be transitioning into the…
Pumpkinvine Nature Trail connects in more ways than one Rolling farmland, the vibrant colors of all four seasons, and a breath of fresh air aren’t all that you will find on the Pumpkinvine Nature…
Can you really gain 10 pounds on a visit to Amish Country of Northern Indiana? Sure, it’s a joke, but what’s not funny is the skill, experience and creativity the chefs and home cooks here possess…
Window to Another Time The Amish have called the rolling countryside of the Elkhart County area home for generations. Drawn here by the rich farmland, families have carved their own niche, leaving…
Welcome to the RV Capital of the World The ultimate road trip must start - or at least cross paths with - Elkhart County, Ind. This is the birthplace of recreational vehicles, where innovators and…
Our Love Note to You The Quilt Gardens have a special place in the hearts of Elkhart County residents. This is a labor of love for most everyone involved in planning, planting, watering, weeding and…
The Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival Maple syrup (more than 500 gallons, in all). Giant jellybeans (more than 17 tons). And a whole series of sweet surprises in Northern Indiana. During the last week of…
A 600-Pound Apple Pie Highlights Apple Festival What’s four days long, provides bushels of entertainment, and features the largest apple pie in the world? It’s the Nappanee Apple Festival, an…
Auctions Provide Relief Sharing and helping your fellow man isn’t just do-gooder-ism in the Amish and Mennonite world. It’s required. And the tradition has spread throughout Amish Country and Elkhart…