[caption id="attachment_12309" align="aligncenter" ] The fall bounty from her garden is keeping Amish wife Elaine Jones busy.[/caption] >>Plan your Authentic Amish experience now By Elaine Jones Such a gorgeous morning and fall is just around the corner — my favorite time of year! The mornings are…
Moms deserve a great meal on their special day. Don’t feel up to whipping up the feast yourself? Here are some great dine-out options on Sunday, May 12, 2019: (Note: Reservations are usually recommended for holidays. Check with your location on availability.) Amish Acres Treat your mom to dinner…
By Marshall V. King GOSHEN — When Mike Puro was a kid, his parents didn’t want him walking along the Millrace Canal. Puro was drawn to the path and canal even as a youngster back in the 1950s and the water in the canal rushed by as Puro walked to Parkside Elementary School. More than 30 years…
[caption id="attachment_15326" align="aligncenter" ] The Blue Gate offers carriage rides among its many products and services that delight visitors to its Shipshewana location.[/caption] By Terry T. Mark Riegsecker earns state’s highest tourism honor Mel Riegsecker, the founder of Blue Gate…
By Sara Wakefield These photos are missing something – you! Rise’ n Roll, Middlebury There’s no better way to start your day – and make all your friends #jealous. (Donut in hand required.) Essenhaus Quilt Garden, Middlebury Yes, those colors are real. Covered Bridge, Essenhaus Inn & Conference…
The tacos from Los Primos Mexican Grill, Goshen, were voted the best in Elkhart County. By Marshall V. King Los Primos Mexican Grill opened in June 2017 on Washington Street in Goshen.[/caption] Our taco game is strong. The thousands of votes in Taco Wars and the range of restaurants nominated in…
A view of the Elkhart River near Goshen (Photo by Marshall V. King) Elkhart County is full of great places to paddle during the daytime. In fact, it offers lovely views even at night, particularly when your vessel is equipped with Atlantic Marine - boat lights. What a stunning sight! Here are…
[caption id="attachment_14182" align="aligncenter" ] The Elkhart County Arts Alliance is one result so far of the Vibrant Communities initiative. It is aiming to strengthen arts programs and build partnerships around the county.[/caption] By Terry T. Mark Vibrant Communities enjoying success…
DeFries Gardens provides a stunningly beautiful setting for a marriage proposal. By Sara Wakefield Every marriage proposal needs a story. Where do you want to set yours? (1) Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Elkhart: Full of romantic spots (like the Japanese footbridge or Pergola Garden) for secluded or…
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="626"] Lori and Jeff Whisler love helping people have fun. That's the premise behind their downtown event venue Our Place on Main. (Photo by Jason Bryant)[/caption] By Krystal Vivian Not many cities have their own living room, but downtown Elkhart does — and…