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.
First Day Hike at River Preserve
January 1, 2026
Kick off 2026 with a refreshing First Day Hike at River Preserve County Park in Elkhart County. Enjoy a one-hour stroll through winter landscapes and diverse habitats with friends and family. Embrace outdoor therapy, celebrate the New Year together, and don’t forget to dress for the weather for this invigorating start to the year.
For information on nearby lodging. Request a destination guide for Elkhart County.
- 83 Minutes to Michigan City
- 88 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 111 Minutes to South Shore
