Moonlight Cruise on the Spirit of Peoria

On our recent visit to Peoria, Illinois, we enjoyed a moonlight cruise on the Spirit of Peoria paddlewheel riverboat. What a perfect way to spend a late summer evening after a busy day of sightseeing! Read more

Koteewi Archery Range: A Hamilton County Bullseye

Connie Attractions & Events, Indiana October 16, 2017May 11, 2023Hamilton County, Hamilton County archery, Hamilton County IN, Hamilton County Indiana, koteewi archery, koteewi archery range, koteewi range, Noblesville archery range, Noblesville IN 2 Comments

The only time I tried archery before was a couple of weeks in high school P.E. class. Not one of my arrows hit the target. They all landed in the grass only a few yards from where I stood. So you would think when I was asked whether I’d rather go horseback riding or to the Koteewi Archery Range in Hamilton County, Indiana, I’d choose horseback riding. But I had been on a horse a couple of times over the past few years. I wanted to give my readers something different. So for you, my dear readers, I chose to embarrass myself the way I did over four decades ago. Read more

Blue Gate Restaurant and Theatre: Dinner and a Show in Shipshewana

Connie Attractions & Events, Food & Drink, Indiana October 12, 2017October 17, 2017Amish food in Shipshewana, Blue Gate Restaurant and Threatre, Blue Gate Restaurnt, Blue Gate theater, Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana, Shipshewana IN, Shipshewana restaurants, Shipshewana theater, Where to eat in Shipshewana 4 Comments

If you visit Shipshewana, Indiana, chances are you’ll eat at least one Amish-style meal at the Blue Gate Restaurant, enjoy a show at the Blue Gate Threatre, or treat yourself to some goodies at the Blue Gate Bakery. We doubled-down during our Shipshewana visit, eating two meals and taking in two plays at the Blue Gate Restaurant and Theatre. Read more

Ruby’s Landing: Kayaking the Gasconade River

Connie Attractions & Events, Missouri October 9, 2017April 2, 2018camprounds Pulaski County MO, kayak trips missouri, Kayak trips MO, Pulaski County MO kayaking, rubys landing, rubys landing resort, rubys landing river resort, RV resort Pulaski County MO, Waynesville MO float trips 0 Comment

The weather was unseasonably warm. Even in the Missouri Ozarks, 90-degree days are uncommon in late September. I’m usually not thrilled with such hot weather. However, considering I got completely wet during our five-mile Ruby’s Landing River Resort kayak trip, the heat was welcome. Read more

Sail Peoria: A Private Sailboat Cruise on Peoria Lake

Connie Attractions & Events, Illinois October 4, 2017October 4, 2017Lake Peoria, learn to sail, Peoria sailboat rides, Sail Peoria, sailboat, sailboat cruises, sailboat rides, sailboat rides in Peoria, sailing adventure, sailing cruises, what to do in Peoria 4 Comments

One of the things I love about travel writing is that we constantly experience new adventures. Sailing is one of those things we never did before—until our private sailboat cruise with Sail Peoria. Read more

Exploring Squire Boone Caverns and Village

Connie Attractions & Events, Indiana October 2, 2017October 3, 2017boone's cave, boone's cave park, cavern, caves in southern indiana, corydon in, corydon indiana, Indiana Caverns, squire boone, squire boone caverns, what to do in southern indiana, zipline indiana 0 Comment

You’ve heard of Daniel Boone, the early American frontiersman. Chances are, however, you’ve never heard of Squire Boone. Squire was Daniel’s younger brother, ten years his junior. Just as daring as his older brother, Squire explored territories that would become the states of Kentucky and Indiana. He discovered what is now known as Squire Boone Caverns and lived the last part of his life there. Squire Boone built a grist mill and village near the caverns, which are located near Indiana’s first capital, Corydon. At his request, when he died, Squire’s remains were placed in the caverns. Today, a tour of the cavern takes you past not only gorgeous formations, but also a casket that contains Squires remains. Read more