Brews, brats and polka in Jasper

Jasper Strassenfest by elmada
It’s Strassenfest time! Held July 31-August 3 (this year), this massive street fair celebrates the Jasper’s German heritage. The Bier Garden serves a variety of brew steins, there are brat eating competitions and all (including kids) can dance the polka to live accordion music.
This is a great festival, but if you [...]

Indiana Dunes – “The Midwest’s Answer to Cape Cod”

Travel + Leisure Magazine just came out with their list of 50 Reasons to Love the U.S.A. Now, and Indiana made the list!
The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is one of the Midwest’s 15 places to love, with Travel + Leisure calling the dunes “The Midwest’s answer to Cape Cod“. With 15,000 acres (2,182 of which [...]

In your own backyard…

Flickr Photo by existdifferently
If you are looking for a summer trip and don’t want to travel a far maybe it is time to look around and find an affordable getaway in your own backyard.
Check out the many restaurants, eclectic atmosphere and endless festivals in Bloomington. Go Hoosiers!
Or Boiler Up in West Lafayette and get a [...]