By Terry T. Mark Why we love our hometown Everyone loves feeling like an insider, right? Elkhart County is full of amazing stories, hidden gems and neighborhood favorites, and those will be getting greater attention. In 2017, the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau will be shining the spotlight on the parts of our … Continued
By Terry T. Mark On a muggy summer morning, with clouds threatening to bring rain, Diana Bennett steps from her car for an inspection of a Quilt Garden. As one of eight volunteer members of the Quilt Gardens Review Workgroup, Bennett stays busy every summer checking on the condition on several of the 19 … Continued
By Terry T. Mark National magazines keep finding their way to northern Indiana and the diverse attractions in the Elkhart County area. Midwest Living magazine recently spotlighted 17 local businesses in a feature headlined “Discover Amish Country” that appears in its 2016 Best of the Midwest Travel magazine. The one-page article did not stop at … Continued
On Saturday, May 4th from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Spring Marketplace at Wellfield Gardens will kick off the region’s 2013 garden season. According to the event’s chairperson, Emma Wynn, WBG board and committee members are lining up a range of sponsors and vendors to showcase an array of plants from tiny alpines to easy-care rose … Continued
The free, self-guided, public art phenomenon known as downtown ArtWalk brings together art lovers and community friends to ever-evolving downtown Elkhart. With exciting and unique offerings around every corner, downtown Elkhart celebrates the arts and artists who enhance our community. July 18, 2012, from 5 – 8 PM, Downtown Elkhart will host an ArtWalk Wednesday … Continued
Spring has arrived in Amish Country, and we’re celebrating with a new event. On Saturday, May 5, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wellfield Botanic Gardens is hosting the Tulips and Tunes, an outdoor marketplace and festival. Enjoy seminars packed with tips from planting to maintaining. Lifestyle expert, Andrew Skipper, will talk about “The Outdoor … Continued
There are lots of trails in our area—bike trails, railways, snowmobile trails, but our most obvious but least talked about trails are our waterways. In Elkhart, we have two rivers that run through the city, the St. Joe River, and the Elkhart River. Both rivers are great places for canoeing and kayaking. There are two … Continued
Let the Heritage Trail audio driving tour be your personal guide to must-see attractions, special finds and behind-the-scenes glimpses of Amish life. Traveling along lively Main Streets and scenic back roads you'll find surprises at every turn and soon discover why it’s considered one of the country’s most scenic drives.