[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…
There’s nothing like the sweet smell of flowers wafting through your yard, or plucking plump tomatoes from the vine in your garden. Garden centers all around Elkhart County are there to help you turn this vision into reality. Linton’s Enchanted Gardens 315 County Road 17, Elkhart. Open daily…
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…
[caption id="attachment_15209" align="aligncenter" ] The tacos from Los Primos Mexican Grill, Goshen, were voted the best in Elkhart County.[/caption] By Marshall V. King [caption id="attachment_15208" align="alignleft" ] Los Primos Mexican Grill opened in June 2017 on Washington Street 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…
[caption id="attachment_13739" align="aligncenter" ] Brian Byrn explains the Norman Rockwell collection at the Midwest Museum of American Art. (Photo by Marshall V. King)[/caption] By Marshall V. King ELKHART — On the outside, the Midwest Museum of American Art looks like the bank it once was…