Four show caves in Southern Indiana make up the Indiana Cave Trail, providing close encounters of the underground kind with unusual karst features
Taking the Waters at French Lick
One destination, two hotels with classic European spas: in Indiana! Since the 1840s, French Lick and West Baden Springs have welcomed guests taking the waters.
Visiting the Eiteljorg Museum
In downtown Indianapolis, the Eiteljorg Museum tells the other story of the West, that of the Native Americans who for generations called the open plains their home.
Being a kid again at the Indiana State Museum
In a museum as hands-on as the Indiana State Museum in Indy, it’s easy to be a kid, playing with the interactive exhibits while learning about Indiana.
Collecting Boy Scout Council Shoulder Patches
As our travels take us across America, we’re stopping in Boy Scout council offices to add to a lifelong collection of Boy Scout Council Shoulder Patches.
Disappearing Home
An old friend of the family retired a few years ago. Like me, his career ended earlier than he had planned. Without a reason to stay in the area, he loaded up all his belongings in a trailer and in the back of his truck. He relocated and started a new life.
Cornfields and wind farms
Crossing Indiana twice in our travels, I was introduced to a scene I’d not seen before in America: miles and miles of wind turbines turning slowly above the cornfields of the heartland, churning out energy.
Cars galore at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Car lovers alert! The Hall of Fame Museum at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway showcases the winners over decades of running the Indy 500 and other races.
