From Trails to Museums: Experience Indiana’s Cool North Heritage
Posted on October 1, 2025 by Dina Miller
Indiana’s Cool North is rich with history, offering travelers a journey through time. Explore historic sites like the Barker Mansion and Buckley Homestead, wander scenic heritage trails in Amish Country and Indiana Dunes Indigenous Cultural Trail. Celebrate diverse ethnic heritage through cultural events, museums, and community festivals, while strolling charming small towns. From Native American roots to immigrant influences, history and culture come alive across this northern Indiana region.
Family Halloween Traditions Begin at Kercher’s
Celebrate Halloween fun for all ages at Kercher’s Sunrise Orchard in Goshen! Enjoy hayrides, pumpkin picking, corn mazes, and sweet fall treats surrounded by vibrant autumn colors. With friendly farm animals and festive photo spots, it’s the perfect place for families and friends to make unforgettable seasonal memories together.
For information on nearby lodging. Request a destination guide for Elkhart County.
- 62 Minutes to Michigan City
- 69 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 84 Minutes to South Shore
