(Photo by Marshall V. King) Paddling Elkhart River mixes urban and rural for a new experience every trip By Marshall V. King The beauty of the Elkhart River isn’t that it’s just one thing. Stretches are rural and secluded. Others are lined with houses or go under major highways. The river flows…
Gorgeous rivers and streams criss-cross Elkhart County’s landscape. Guess what’s in the water? Right, fish! Here are some things to know before you grab your fishing pole. For trout fishing, Cobus Creek County Park northwest of Elkhart and the Little Elkhart River, which snakes through Middlebury…
[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…
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="attachment_13487" align="aligncenter" ] Main Street Coffee House has an inviting, relaxed atmosphere -- perfect for losing yourself in a good read.[/caption] By Amy Wenger Well, that time of year is upon us. The holidays have passed, and the promise of warmer weather seems distant. So…
[caption id="attachment_9615" align="aligncenter" ] Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (second from left) speaks to reporters at the Lerner Theatre on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015. Pence and other state and regional leaders celebrated Regional Cities of Northern Indiana's grant for economic development projects…
[caption id="attachment_9545" align="alignleft" ] The Wellfield Botanic Garden in Elkhart is popular with families.[/caption] By Terry T. Mark ELKHART, Ind. -- There could be even more fun places for the community to gather in Elkhart County in the near future thanks to the Vibrant Communities…