Plunk. Plunk. Plunk. A family peers over the rim of a silver bucket hanging on a maple tree and watches clear maple sap drip from a tiny spout. When temperatures rise above freezing at the end of winter, the sap’s-a running. Syrup-making in our region dates back to Woodland Indians, who mastered the…
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I built the Kitchen BMX Skate Park in 2011 to give back to my community and provide kids with a safe and supervised place to ride BMX bikes, skate boards, and roller blade. We’ve had over 5,000 kids come and ride the park since it opened, and we have many local riders that call it their “home” park…
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As South Bend celebrates its 150th birthday next year, the Studebaker National Museum will honor the 150th anniversary of a more somber event with our special exhibition, “Lincoln’s Final Journey: A Nation Mourns,” opening June 19 through October 31. The Museum is the proud home of the carriage…
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It was a sunny day at the beginning of August, comfortably warm, slight breeze… a quiet, gentle day. Michael Newsted and I arrived early and chatted for a while with Kathy… we poked around the shop… turning over ceramics, and eyeing many of the beautiful paintings on the wall. On our way downstairs…
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There's nothing like a homemade breakfast, and the owners of The Oliver Inn Bed + Breakfast in South Bend know that better than anyone. Tom and Alice Erlandson have owned The Oliver Inn since August 2005, and have quickly become a go-to source for freshly made, and extra delicious, breakfasts for…
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On a summer's evening, there is no place I would rather be than downtown South Bend. The cobblestone streets are quiet, and the gently warmed air creates the perfect environment for city exploration. A few weeks ago, I met up with my friends Mara and Luke… along with our photographer friend Mae…
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