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"Chaos I" by Jean Tinguely. | Photo by Adam Reynolds

8 Must-See Columbus Artworks — Besides the Famed Architecture
Chris Sims, Adam Reynolds
The architecture of Columbus, Indiana, is widely hailed for its quality and innovation. Lesser known, though, are the peculiar artworks throughout the city. Writer Chris Sims and photographer Adam Reynolds explored the town to see what draws not just architectural scholars but also art lovers from across the nation. Click here to read the full story.
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Friday Night Auction at Dinky’s Is Down-Home Hoosier Fun [video]
TJ Jaeger, Dason Anderson
Nearly every week, people drive from miles away to Dinky’s Auction Center in Daviess County (about 60 miles southwest of Bloomington) to hunt for treasures, mingle with others, or just take it all in. Videographer TJ Jaeger recently visited Dinky’s on a late-summer evening to capture an Amish tradition — the Friday night auction. Click here to watch the video and read the full story.
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The Motorcycle Cannonball Run, which is named after Hoosier Erwin "Cannon Ball" Baker, will be coming through Bloomington on September 13. Riders will attempt the cross-country trek on century-old motorcycles. | Photo courtesy of Lake Express

Motorcycle Cannonball Run to Make Pit Stop in B-town on Sept. 13
Dason Anderson
On September 13, motorcyclists from around the world will make an overnight pit stop in Bloomington during the cross-country race Motorcycle Cannonball Run. All of the 95 motorcycles will be at least 100 years old, in an event that writer Dason Anderson calls “a grueling test of grit and mettle for both rider and machine.” Click here to read the full story.
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The “Birthplace of American Commercial Wine Making,” Vevey is a small town that sits along the Ohio River in southern Indiana. Built on winemaking, Vevey's Swiss Wine Festival runs from August 25-28. Writer Michael Waterford recommends AJ's, pictured here, for breakfast and as a place to get to know the locals. | Photo by Michael Waterford

Destination Small Town: Vevay, a Small Town with Big Wine
Michael Waterford
Older than the state itself, Vevay, Indiana, was home of the first successful commercial winery in the United States. The town is also built for tourists — in the best possible way. Its 1,600 residents put on 16 festivals annually. Their flagship event, the Swiss Wine Festival, is August 25-28. Besides, how many towns have a song named after them? Click here to read the full story.
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If you’re tempted to hit the road this summer to explore Indiana for its bicentennial, several new books can help guide your way. | Photo courtesy of Tichnor Brothers, Public Domain

200 Road Trips to Explore Hoosier Country’s 200th
Limestone Post
Are your travel plans more likely to favor French Lick over France, or Yellowwood over Yellowstone? Do you find road maps more interesting than flight plans? If you’re tempted to hit the road this summer to explore Indiana for its bicentennial, several new books can help guide your way. Click here to read the full story.
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Every year since 1830, New Pekin, in southern Indiana, has celebrated the 4th of July, making it what the townspeople say is the “Oldest Consecutive 4th of July Celebration in the Nation.” | Limestone Post

New Pekin, Ind., Has ‘Oldest’ 4th of July Celebration in the Nation
Michael Waterford
Every year since 1830, a small town in southern Indiana has celebrated the 4th of July, making it what the townspeople (and The Library of Congress) say is the “Oldest Consecutive 4th of July Celebration in the Nation.” Writer Michael Waterford looks into this event, which rivals those in towns hundreds of times its size. Click here to read the full story.
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Michael Waterford says some of the best outdoor excursions can be had in southern Indiana. In this introduction to paddling, he offers suggestions on how to get on local lakes and rivers. It’s the first step, he says, to saving them. | Photo by Limestone Post

Outfitted: Paddling the Lakes and Rivers of Southern Indiana
Michael Waterford
Adventure-travel writer, outfitter, and explorer of the unknown, Michael Waterford says some of the best excursions can be had in southern Indiana. In this introduction to paddling, he offers suggestions on how to get on local lakes and rivers. It’s the first step, he says, to saving them. Click here to read the full story.
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June is Indiana Limestone Month. To celebrate, there are three local quarry tours, including Furst Quarry, pictured here. | Photo by Teal Strabbing, Visit Bloomington

Explore — Even Dive Into — Quarries During Limestone Month
Lynae Sowinski
The news about Rooftop Quarry suddenly becoming inaccessible has made many people sad. But during Indiana Limestone Month in June, you can take guided tours of three nearby quarries — and even swim in the quarries at White Rock Park near Shelbyville. Limestone Post’s Editorial Director Lynae Sowinski has all the details. Click here to read the story.
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Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys created a cradle of bluegrass music in Bean Blossom, Indiana, that continues to influence musicians of all genres today. Anders Beck of Greensky Bluegrass (pictured here performing at The Vogue in Indianapolis in January) credits the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia for his introduction to bluegrass. Garcia was heavily influenced by Monroe, and even visited Bean Blossom in 1964 to audition for him. | Photo by Samantha Eibling

From Blue Grass to ‘Purple Rain,’ Bean Blossom Fest Celebrates 50 Years of Influence
Samantha Eibling
Even before Bill Monroe's first “Blue Grass Celebration” in 1967, Bean Blossom, Indiana, was a home to the style of music Monroe created. Fifty years later, it’s still considered the cradle of bluegrass music. As writer Samantha Eibling tells it, Monroe’s — and Bean Blossom’s — influence reaches far and wide. Click here to read the full story.
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Oldenburg, Indiana, calls itself the "Village of Spires." Adventure travel writer Michael Waterford says this small town holds a special place in his heart. | Photo by Michael Waterford

Destination Small Town: Old World Germany in Oldenburg
Michael Waterford
In our newest series, Destination Small Town, adventure-travel writer Michael Waterford explores intriguing places in Indiana. His first trip is to "ludicrously pleasant” Oldenburg. With Germanic heritage, a historic convent, and two restaurants on the Southeastern Indiana Chicken Tour (yes, it's a real thing), Oldenburg is a fantastic weekend getaway. Click here to read the full story.
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After years of gardening difficulties in Montana, Jonna Mary Yost and her husband, Benjamin Schwarz (pictured here), did not realize what was in store from their Bloomington garden. | Photo by Jonna Mary Yost

Montana Transplant’s First Hoosier Garden Turns Into ‘Tropical Rectangle of Chaos’
Jonna Mary Yost
With so-so results and “a heavy blanket of defeat” from gardening in her native Montana, Jonna Mary Yost dug her thumbs in the dirt at her new Indiana home. The prime growing conditions of the Hoosier climate turned her backyard into a lush harvest. Click here to read the full story.
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The stars of the 7th Annual Marsh Madness Sandhill Crane Festival at Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area in Greene County. Tens of thousands have already been spotted in the area. | Photo by Thomas Marriage

Treasure Hunting at Goose Pond During Marsh Madness
Limestone Post
The spring migration of sandhill cranes and countless other birds will be celebrated on March 4-5 during the 7th Annual Marsh Madness Sandhill Crane Festival at Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area. David Rupp, owner of IndiGo Birding Nature Tours, gave Limestone Post a preview on a recent trip to the pond. Click here to read the full story.
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