Abigail Cox

The hardest part of visiting an Amish bakery may be deciding what actually makes it home. Indiana’s Amish…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 31

Apple picking is only half the temptation at Edwards Apple Orchard in Poplar Grove. After wandering between rows…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 31

Steam rising from a freshly unwrapped tamale is enough to explain why Tamales By La Casita has become…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 31

Wednesday mornings bring an entirely different kind of traffic to the countryside near Brookville. White’s Farm Flea Market…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 31

Meatloaf never needed a trendy comeback because some Illinois kitchens never stopped serving it. At old-fashioned diners, neighborhood…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 31

A sunny patio, cool mountain air, and a table overlooking green peaks can make brunch stretch well past…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 30

Ordinary-looking rocks can hide glittering surprises beneath the wooded hills of Yellowwood State Forest. Southern Indiana is famous…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 30

A giant steel form rising from prairie grass or an abstract figure appearing around a wooded bend can…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 30

Dramatic landscapes don’t always require a long drive into Colorado’s highest mountains. Just outside Littleton, Roxborough State Park…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 30

Duck beneath a rocky overhang, follow a creek into a shadowy canyon, or climb a dune where the…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 30

A frosty mug of root beer is the kind of old-fashioned treat that can make summer feel simpler.…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 30

Bison roaming across open prairie hardly seem like they belong on land once associated with chemical weapons production.…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 30

The sound of grain being ground inside Mansfield Roller Mill makes Indiana history feel surprisingly alive. Set in…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 30

Stone walls, delicate Victorian details, and a dramatic limestone backdrop make this unusual Illinois cottage look like something…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 29

Fresh seafood in northwest Indiana might sound like an unlikely find, but McGowan & Sons in Valparaiso gives…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 29

A table beside the water hits differently when there are only a few weeks of summer left to…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 29

Massive stone walls rising from the Illinois countryside make Fort de Chartres feel like a piece of colonial…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 29

Saturday mornings feel a little brighter when they begin with baskets of ripe produce, fresh bread, flowers, and…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 29

Movie night comes with a Rocky Mountain backdrop at Comanche Drive-In Theatre near Buena Vista. Sitting at roughly…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 29

Brick-paved streets, flower-filled storefronts, and inviting local shops give Zionsville the kind of nostalgic charm that seems borrowed…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 29

Mountain roads feel a little more worthwhile when a legendary fried chicken dinner waits at the other end.…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 28

Follow the back roads to Jacob, Illinois, and you will find a restaurant where fried chicken gets the…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 28

Picture a walkable downtown where the coffee is hot, shopkeepers know their regulars, and historic storefronts make every…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 28

Victorian storefronts framed by soaring Rocky Mountain peaks make Georgetown feel remarkably close to another era. Once a…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 28

Nothing breaks up a hot Illinois road trip quite like spotting an ice cream shop ahead. Across the…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 28

Walking into Exit 76 Antique Mall in Edinburgh feels a little like beginning a treasure hunt without knowing…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 28

Hiking trails and mountain roads have a way of turning an ordinary appetite into a serious craving. Fortunately,…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 28

A worthwhile food detour should leave you talking about the meal long after the drive home. Across Illinois,…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 28

Save room for dessert at West Union Cafe, because the lemon meringue pie may be the part of…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 28