When the Leaves Leave
Autumn’s breezes mark the transition from hot nights to frosty mornings. When the leaves leave and fall to the ground. Whether drifting...
Looking with New Eyes
Last night I took a group of students in my Cultural Heritage Tourism class on a walking tour of the Mass Avenue Cultural District in...
Seeking A Roundabout in Rural Indiana
Last Friday was our 38th Wedding Anniversary and like many previous days, it seemed appropriate to wander rural Indiana. It was enough...
What's It Like to Wander with You? (I get asked all the time)
People often ask me, "What's it like to wander with you?" The braver souls ask, "Can I wander with you?" A key element is that the...
Lodge, Lodge, Everywhere a Lodge
As Beth and I wandered all over the state of Indiana, we began noticing the fraternal lodge buildings that exist in our towns. They come...
Springtime at the Falls
I had an itch to wander again. Spring is just around the corner. Sunshine and warmer temperatures just invite me to go driving. Knowing...
Destinations & Drive-Bys - Get More From Your Travels
Why do we travel? Visiting family and friends, escape, learning, connecting, and/or all of the above. How far do you have to go to...
Sometimes Admission is Free!
One of the challenges in tourism is there are never enough resources so we default to a "pay to play" strategy. While it is good to get...
When the Urge to Wander Demands Attention
It was a busy summer and fall prepping for our oldest daughter’s wedding. It was a beautiful day shared with family and friends. When the...
Eating Frozen Custard, Making Memories
As a child, a visit to Lafayette's Columbian Park Zoo or the playground wasn’t complete until we went across the street and ate some...
