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Miss Indiana Will Open Two EE's Winery in Indiana

Mike Adams — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:21:34 +0000

Beauty queens are like fine wines, but very few actually open wineries.

However, that is not stopping Miss Indiana, Emily Hart and her fiancé Eric Harris from taking their hobby to the next level by opening up Two EE’s Winery. The couple says that the wine has been bottled, the labels have been given the thumbs-up, and the tasting room is finished. In fact, the only detail the two are waiting to wrap up before opening for business is getting the labels printed and slapped on the bottles.

Top 3 Insanely Cheap Places for Couples to Retire

Mike Adams — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:36:33 +0000

Looking for someplace amazing to retire for around $1,000 a month? We know that sounds impossible but believe it or not, we have discovered a few gorgeous retirement destinations for even the tightest of budgets. Here are the top three: iStockphoto 1 Nicaragua - $995 Per Month Nicaragua is a beautiful country with [...]

Consider This Your Guide to the Indiana Hunting Seasons

Mike Adams — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:29:47 +0000

Whether it be deer or game birds that you enjoy hunting, or are considering getting into for the first time, Indiana is home to a wealth of seasonal opportunities for the hunting and trapping enthusiast. However, before you start shooting, it is important that you understand all of the current rules and regulations being enforced [...]

Where are the Best Farmers Markets in Southern Indiana?

Mike Adams — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:23:27 +0000

There are a number of great farmers markets in the Evansville, Indiana area that are preparing to open to the public for the summer 2013 season. All of these markets are fully stocked with a large variety of locally produced fruits, vegetables, herbs, and even meats. Here are three of our favorites: iStockphoto 1 Vanderburgh [...]

Need a Weekend Getaway? Visit the Louisville Slugger Museum [Video]

ann.jenkins — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:11:04 +0000

Need to get away for the weekend without breaking the bank? Why not hop in the car and head to any of the fabulous attractions surround the Tri-State area! With spring training in ‘full swing’ for baseball – its the perfect time to visit the Louisville Slugger Museum! Start your tour with a picture right [...]

Apollo 11 Engine Gives Hope for Future U.S. Space Travel

Dave Westrich — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:00:17 +0000

The bad news is, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has lost a bunch of funding the past few years and the space shuttles have been scuttled. Where do we go from here with space travel? What will be the mode of space travel, if any, for the future? This is where the Apollo 11 Engine comes in.

Go Here: Santa Claus, Indiana

Jackie Mancini — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:00:06 +0000

As the Holidays get closer, decorations are popping up everywhere we look. In a little town in Indiana, though, it’s Christmas all year long, and it’s a little weird. When we stumbled upon a sign for this strange little town (population: 2,014) in the southwest corner of Indiana, we were many hours into a long, boring drive across [...]

Day Trippin' – Louisville Science Center is Close to Evansville, Owensboro and Henderson [Video]

Annie Jenkins — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:17:30 +0000

Getting away from it all doesn’t have to cost a fortune! From Evansville, Owensboro or Henderson, you can take the family to lots of places in just one day that won’t break the bank. This week, let’s go Day Trippin’ to the Louisville Science Center! Just a few hours up the road you’ll find the [...]

Beech Bend Park and Splash Lagoon in Bowling Green KY – Day Trippin' for Evansville Owensboro and Henderson Families

Annie Jenkins — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:57:11 +0000

Having a good time this summer doesn’t mean you have to go very far! Just a few hours up the road from Evansville, Henderson or Owensboro is Beach Bend Park and Splash Lagoon! So let’s go Day Trippin’! Nestled on 379 acres of the rolling hills of Bowling Green, Kentucky lies the park that’s been [...]

Take a Trip Back In Time To Disneyland Circa 1957

Bobby G. — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:37:33 +0000

This images on this video were captured back in the 1957…just about 2 years after the opening of Disneyland. You can find out more about this video and others like it at the Disney History Institute. I love to see photos or videos from around this time period…especially if they are in color. Everything looks [...]

What Are the 10 Best Places to Retire?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:05:28 +0000

When people retire, they often decide to pull up stakes and move to a new city. No longer bound by the restraints of employment offices or client locales, retirees may instead find themselves drawn to places with great weather, affordable housing or better amenities than where they currently live.

U.S. News used data from Onboard Informatics to ascertain 10 things people look for when they retire, and matched up those attributes with cities excelling in each.

Buford, WY Has a Population of One – Meet Its Only, Lonely Resident [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:47:39 +0000

Feel like getting away from it all? Then consider moving to Buford, Wyoming, where just one man, Don Sammons, comprises the town’s entire population. The ’Today‘ show profiled Sammons and his determination to keep his town alive.

Sammons left Los Angeles 20 years ago and moved to Buford when it had a total of seven residents. Now, he’s the lone occupant in the quiet town, which has only a single paved road running past its abandoned schoolhouse.

Indiana State Park Road Rally, June 7-9

John Story — Tue, 17 May 2011 16:51:11 +0000

Get ready to start your engines, according to this news release from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources: Indiana State Park Road Rally is getaway for all ages Get ready to start your engines for the Indiana State Park Road Rally, June 7-9, at McCormick’s Creek State Park in Spencer. Form you road rally team [...]

Hawaii Named Happiest State in the US

brad.bruner — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:00:14 +0000

Hawaii was the country's happiest state in 2010.

This according to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, which takes into account emotional health, physical health, healthy behaviors, and job satisfaction.

While one might guess that Hawaii's stellar climate has something to do with its residents' contentment, the rest of the top five happiest states were rounded out by Wyoming, North Dakota, Alaska and Colorado -- each far from being a tropical paradise.

On the other end of the spectrum, West Virginia was deemed the most miserable state, followed by Kentucky and Mississippi. Read on to see where Indiana falls and for the complete list.