Amish Country Blog

It’s snowing in Amish Country of Northern Indiana today.  It’s a beautiful snow, one that sticks to everything and it looks like an Ansell Adams photograph.  It’s coming down slowly, and gently, and looks wonderful.

Mina went out today and said “bubbles” when she saw the snow.  I love that she uses the words that she has to describe things that she doesn’t know about.  It’s going to be her first time playing in snow, and eating the snow.  I’m so excited to go home and play with her.  We’re supposed to accumulate a couple of inches.  And there is a lot to do in Amish Country when it snows.

There is cross country skiing at Bonneyville and OxBow Parks.  It’s a great way to work up a sweat and stay warm while outdoors.  There is plenty of sledding around the area.  Find any hill, and I bet there will be kids going down it.  I realize there is a faction of you reading this that would not want to sled, but just enjoy the sight of kids going up and down the hill, and listen to them laughing and giggling.

I have been thinking about a good winter date, and I think I have it.  Start by ice skating at the NIBCO Ice and Water Park.  Then take a walk over to Lexington Street and warm up with something hot from the Daily Grind Coffeehouse.  It’s only two blocks away.  After you sit there and can feel all your fingers and toes; go to the Vine, another block walk, and eat dinner.  Now if you want to add that special touch, go call Marshland Trail Riding and set up a sleigh ride before you start skating.  What a great way to spend some time with that special someone, and enjoy winter. 

I hope you enjoy the snow.
-Mindy, Amish Country Northern Indiana Contributor