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Cross Country Shitshow (cont.)

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If you're interested in the random stuff in between updates my snapchat and insta is lateforth3party
Surprisingly, there's still interest in this story. I say story, because it all sounds like a ridiculous sitcom. If I didn't include photos I'm sure there would be some people that would claim it's fake, I probably would as well. I plan on updating until I either reach home or I get told to stop.
It's been 6 days and I've been through some shit already; a few blizzards, black ice and snow drifts through hundreds of miles of dark highway, and getting stuck on top of a mountain. More than once.
I'm sitting at a rest stop in New Mexico and it's like a different world here since there's no snow. Plan on spending the night here and hitting the road early in the morning.
I'm not heading home just yet, I still have 7 days left so I'm only halfway through.
I want to see a little more of NM tomorrow, but the state I go to after that is up in the air. I'm thinking Nevada though.
10:26a - Some time last night one of my good friends in Vegas hit me up and convinced me to come out to see him. It's an 8.5 drive from where I'm at, so I might as well. Made one last stop at Mr White's house before I left ABQ.
8:36p - Finally got off the road. This was probably the longest part of the trip to me. 600 miles later, I ended up in Las Vegas and by golly I fucking hate it here. Too many people and the whole place is depressing imo. Booked a hotel that didn't say it was attached to a fucking casino. There are so many of those here I never knew. My guy said he wants to go out to a bar and play some pool. Cause that's what I want to do after driving for 11 hours. I hate it here.
On the upside, the drive here, albeit infinite, was breathtaking. Nevada was probably the longest part of the drive.
Got to the back side of Arizona and even though it was 56° there were still huge snowbanks along the side of the highway. Just can't get away from it. Car's holding up surprisingly well, I'm not on the other hand. I kind of just want to go home and get some real sleep.
11:00a - I think Vegas is actually growing on me. Had a blast with my friend last night, had some drinks and played some pool. Woke up and checked out and now I'm just cruising around. It's actually not so bad during the day when there's less traffic. Got a very very much needed car wash and I'm sitting at Taco Bell getting breakfast figuring out what I'm gonna do later
8:03p - Drove all around Vegas, went to the Luxor to see their Titanic exhibit, but once I got into the parking garage I was overwhelmed by confusion and anxiety, I don't know where it comes from, but I decided just to get out. Wasn't paying attention to my maps and ended up in the inbound highway to the airport. Looking for a way out, I finally saw a little exit come up and I didn't hesitate. Followed that empty road for a bit, passed multiple signs saying Authorized Vehicles only and the confusion only grew lol I ended up behind the airport and I had those massive fuckers taking off a ways above me and it was scary loud, wasn't prepared for that. Finally made my way out and hit my guy up to tell him I plan to leave. He left his car at my hotel and got a ride with his girlfriend because he was in no shape to drive last night, so I offered to pick him up to get his car. Ended up sitting at the hotel listening to the subs and talking about the old days for almost 4 whole hours. Had a lot of fun seeing him again, and I don't regret coming to Nevada at all it went a lot better than I imagined it would.
I'm finally on the road again outside of Vegas heading towards the Grand Canyon, gonna have to sleep in the car overnight so I can see it in the morning. After that I'm heading to a deer farm so I can pet some deerses❤ Nevada is breathtaking out this way. More pictures on Instagram if you guys want to see them, I don't know how to work them in the story at the moment.
12:05a - Just got to the Grand Canyon. I didn't know it had an actual town down the road from it. Too bad nothing is open. Got further into the park, but it's almost pitch black outside, so I couldn't really see where I was going. Must've been going super slow because after I got a little closer to the campgrounds I got pulled over. The woman was super nice, she knew I was lost and gave me directions to the campground. Didn't know Grand Canyon had their own police. I should really look into these things.
12:16a - I doubt anyone is still reading these, but updating it gives me something to do. Slept over night at the camp grounds, wildly uncomfortable but I'm getting better at positioning the front seats so it's not as bad. Accidentally honked the shit out of the horn with my knee early in the morning (sry neighbors), but woke up around 7a and found a trail nearby and walked a few miles down it. Further down a ways, they have an informational building like a museum with an overlook, I thought that was pretty damn cool. Got some other shots while I was walking the trail.
Stopped at a few miles down the trail, turned around and caught up to thie older couple with their dog. I was focusing on the uneven sidewalk when I heard the woman shushing me; when you shush me I'll stop dead in my tracks cause I know what's up. She's holding her grown ass dog and tiptoeing around the corner. I peak my head around and see 6 full grown deer; a buck and some does, and they had a little baby deert with them walking DOWN the side of the canyon. Never in my life had I know the canyon had wall deer.
Speaking of deer, I stopped at a deer farm and fed some of the goofiest deer I'd ever seen.
They had a bunch of animals; mini donkeys - a zonkey - reindeer - mountain elk - goatses - a monkey and a Gracie. I was on my way out when the girl my age that works there asked if I wanted to kiss Gracie with a carrot. I had never been so confused in my life. But I'm all about trying new shit, so I agreed. Don't make it weird.
Went to a drive through safari after that and saw some neat shit also.
Sometime after that, I started to feel myself shut down. I'm so so tired. Not just of sleep, but everything. I'm ready to go home. You already know where this is going. Some time in the Arizona desert, a storm started to blow in. I can handle a little rain, nbd. I got just inside NM when my mom called, she wanted me to do her taxes since she didn't know how and she always paid someone else to do it. I found a shady ass gas station around 9pm and parked. Called her so I could get her info and do it on the app on my phone. While I was on the phone, I could feel my car rocking side to side. Stopped mid sentence and looked around but I'm the only one in town. She said NM gets mini earthquakes, but I don't know how true that is. Finally got her stuff wrapped up (she owes 846 lmao sorry ma) and got back on the road. I could feel myself getting more and more tired, and the rain finally blew in.
Hit a gas station to get something to wake myself up and noticed that it started to snow again.
A part of me thinks I'm not meant to make it home. What if I died on the mountain or somewhere near Fort Collins during the blizzard? Maybe I'm just stuck in a loop of storms and when I get to Texas, there'll just be nothing there and I'll just have to keep driving. I know that's absurd, but the chances of that being the truth is still higher than 0%.
I guess we'll find out tomorrow. Goodnight.
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27 years of bad behavior

I know, I know... mother-in-laws are a different breed, insecure, etc. really just posting this to vent because I feel like I need to.
MIL has been covertly and sometimes, overtly getting digs and scratching in for a good 27 years. Married 25 years. Husband is super supportive to me and kids. These are just the highlights or lowlights.
Timeline:
Wedding: she “highly recommended “ I be married in eyelet. My first and only wedding and I wanted the big dress. I sewed it myself to get what I wanted. She also, along with her sister, wore ivory suits to our wedding because that was “all she could find”.
Early marriage: accused me of having an affair with my husband’s friend and co-worker. He told me he thought she was in a bad place and ignore her. She continued to get little “concerns” in to my husband for about the first 7 years of our marriage. I’m a faithful wife who NEVER put myself in a situation that could be questioned, like when traveling or in the office or happy hours/events. My husband trusts me.
First child: had a bunch of trouble conceiving and my first pregnancy was difficult (lots of bed rest, etc). DD was born went to NICU due to breathing issues but was fine the next two days. She comes to NICU the day after the birth with me and I am watching her hold DD in the rocking chair for 30 minutes after I had held DD. I was in a wheelchair and exhausted from birth, emotional rollercoaster, etc. I wanted to go back to room and she stayed in NICU holding my DD while I pushed my own wheelchair back to my room while bleeding heavily. Not an offer to help or find someone to help.
Later: DDs spring musical. She rants about how all the N-words are moving to the major city she lives near and are “ruining “ it after I pick her up from the airport. I was horrified as that is not and never has been acceptable conversation in my world. She then criticized the high school directors for not having understudies for their musical and I try to explain that there are not enough kids to do this and it would be unfair to them if they never got stage time. I was apparently ignorant to this grand concept. She then take photos of DD after the performance AND then takes photos of other kids in the musical (the leads) without DD. DD is upset and goes out to the car to wait for her grandmother to finish taking pictures. She then posted the photos to FB including other kids not related or with DD
Fast-forward to DD’s high school graduation. I was mistaken to think that this was my DD’s event with us as parents playing a supportive role, but.... MIL is mad because her ex-husband is coming to ceremony and to visit. We have had vacations, campouts, etc. with this lovely man and of course we said yes when he asked to attend. I’m estranged from my family and in my eyes this was about having supportive people at DDs ceremony. She decides to come with her controlling, unsocial boyfriend and stay in a town that is for casinos outside of our city for four days. Because she is mad, she sees us for four hours of the four days and will not plan anything to get together except for us to see her in the town where 90% of buildings are 21 and up! Um, we have kids 18 and under... she wants to meet at a tiny mountain town museum one of 2 places my kids can enter in the town. Needless to say, we spent time with her ex-husband during the four days they were here. We went sightseeing, dinner, played games at their campground which was 15 minutes from our house.
Now, she doesn’t text, message, etc me. She is definitely angry about graduation. She also calls DH every Sunday at 1:30 - 2 to talk for at least an hour. This is usually when we are out and about for family events and I am protective of our time.
She is definitely super “nice” to my face when DH is around but will get her stabs and jabs in where she can... I just need to get this off my chest as I am so tired of it.
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Had an amazing 2-week coachella W2 road trip and wanted to share my itinerary because it worked so damn well!

Hey everyone, I'm a Canadian who's done a couple festivals in Canada (VELD and Osheaga), but I always wanted to go to a camping festival and Coachella worked out amazingly with my school schedule this year. I got most of April off, so I bought 2 W2 passes at the general sale and found a buddy who was interested in doing a road trip. I'm a huge fan of climbing and surfing, and I love California but there's a lot of places I haven't been, so I wanted to work in some of that given how much free time I had. Anyway, here's the details of our trip, hoping it may inspire some future Coachella road trippers!
PRE-TRIP:
  1. Bought 2x W2 passes + Shuttle Pass (unwanted) and car camping on General Sale day ($1200 US total). Wanted W1 and actually had a shot at them but my credit card was maxed out.
  2. Bought flights on SWOOP from Hamilton Ontario (near Toronto) to Vegas - $250 round trip.
  3. Reserved a rental SUV in Vegas for 2 weeks. (Considered a JUCY but eventually decided tents and an SUV would be more flexible and cheaper).
  4. Did some general research on the places I wanted to go, had a rough idea of an itinerary but no bookings.
Sunday April 14-VEGAS:
  • Parked at Hamilton Airport ($65 CAD for 1 wk + $15/day for each additional day).
  • Direct flight Hamilton to Vegas 9:30pm. Packed everything in 1 backpack per person, didn't pay carry-on or checked fee.
  • booked a room at Luxor hotel that same day on Priceline (came to $80 US total for 2 queen beds).
  • Booked campsites at Zion for next 2 days ($20 + $50)
  • Walked around Vegas till 2am drinking beers, checking out casinos (I had never been).
Monday April 15-ZION:
  • Picked up Venture 2P camping rental pack from Basecamp Outdoor Gear in Vegas. Upgraded to 3-season sleeping bags. Came with stove, sleeping pads, 2P tent, camp table, 2 camp chairs, knife, headlights, lantern. $325 for 2 weeks.
  • Grocery run at Walmart, got pasta, meat and sauce, chili, water, etc.
  • Arrived in Zion, did a sunset hike of Watchman trail, set up camp and cooked dinner.
Tues April 16-ZION:
  • Bought America the Beautiful 1-yr all-included National Park pass (covers a whole vehicle). - $80 USD
  • Hiked Zion: Angel's landing was amazing, very cool classic hike with scary cliff drops. The Narrows hike, another classic, was closed (typical in April). Ranger said we had hiked most of the open trails in Zion.
  • Opted to give up our $20 site and instead drive to Page AZ to check out other parks. Easily booked a campsite, $25.
Wed April 17-Antelope Canyon/Grand Canyon:
  • Went on Antelope Canyon tour. $60 US, run by Navajo locals. Short, photography-based tour. Had to either book ahead or show up early for cancellations.
  • Drove to Indio, beautiful drive and stopped at the Grand Canyon on the way.
  • Stayed at Indio motel (booked day-of, $100 US for 2 beds). Owner held onto our camp knife and tent pegs for the weekend!
  • got In-N-Out burger - was amazing
Thurs April 18-SO-CAL:
  • Debated going early for Coachella camping spot, but instead spent the day getting supplies at Walmart (Got info from another camper to get a Canopy - this was key) and in Orange county/LA. Checked out Newport Beach.
  • Pulled into car camping at 10pm, short lines. Spot was pretty far away in 1017 st S, but it really didn't bother us too much. Neighbours were all friendly, most of them stayed around camp for most of the festival though.
  • Checked out silent disco and went to bed.
Fri April 19-COACHELLA:
  • Woke up late, made breakfast, got ready and headed to festival for 2pm. Blown away by how amazing the grounds were. Antarctic was also dope. Saw about 15-20 acts, just exploring the grounds. Went back to camp 1x in evening, then went back to the festival until 1am, then slept.
Sat April 20th-Coachella:
  • Entered fest at about 3pm, regrouped at camp in evening, then went back and stayed till 1am again. Slept
Sun April 21st-Coachella:
  • Lined up for Sunday Service at 7am. Stayed till finish
  • Went to camp, headed to the grounds at 3:30pm, stayed until midnight. Went to turn-down tent for a couple hours, grabbed food, had beers with neighbours and slept around 2-3am.
Mon April 22nd-Joshua Tree:
  • Tore down camp and ready to go by 10am - needed a jumpstart though (dude did it for free because we only had canadian version of AAA!)
  • Grocery run at Wal-Mart
  • drove to Joshua Tree, rented climbing shoes ($10 each), and tried to rent a crash pad but the place was closed.
  • Cooked dinner in the Boy Scout parking lot, then hiked out to backcountry camp (you have to self-register)-FREE.
  • ran into a dude hiking who was gonna go bouldering the next day so we planned to meet up in the morning.
  • Stars in J-Tree are amazing. We threw "Underwater" by Rüfüs du Sol on repeat to relive Antarctic, and right at the final second we saw a gigantic shooting star!
Tues April 23rd-Joshua Tree:
  • Caught sunrise in J-tree from our campsite, then tore down camp and met up with the guys to go bouldering. Bouldered till 3pm, then returned our shoes and did the Mt Ryan hike at sunset.
  • Drove to Santa Barbara for a halfway stop on our way to big sur. 4-5hr drive, motel cost $100 for 2 beds.
Wed April 24 - Surfing/Big Sur
  • Got up late, drove to Pismo beach (such a nice surf town) and rented some boards and wetsuits for the half-day-$25 USD each. Waves were good for beginners to fool around on. Packed up around 4pm and drove towards Big Sur, Highway 1.
  • Saw the elephant seals at the southern tip of Big Sur
  • Saw evening and sunset along Big Sur - truly the most amazing drive I've ever done.
  • Got dinner in Monterey and then drove to Yosemite in the dark. Got to the park entrance at 2AM and slept in the car.
Thurs April 25 - Yosemite
  • Woke up at 5am to drive to Camp 4 and get spots in this famous campground where rock climbing was born. We were 12th in line for 59 spots, and cost is $6/person per night. (*NOTE: this first-come first-serve system is getting shut down forever in May - you will have to enter an overnight online lottery).
  • We set up camp (6 people share a site - our site-mates were really friendly and we met lots of great people in Camp 4).
  • We hiked Upper Yosemite Falls which starts right at Camp 4. Took all day as we decided to try to get to El Capitan during a trail closure (many trails were closed due to snow). We didn't succeed but it was fun.
Fri April 26 - Yosemite
  • We rented shoes and boulder mats in Yosemite and went bouldering until 3pm. There are great boulders right near Camp 4.
  • At 3:30pm we did the Mist Trail hike, which brings you to Vernal falls and Nevada falls. It's beautiful and a lot easier than Upper Falls.
Sat April 27 - San Francisco
  • Caught sunrise over the Dawn Wall of El Capitan. This was an amazing sight to me.
  • Tore down camp and headed out before 11am. Drove to San Francisco (5 hours), crossed the Golden Gate in.
  • Got a cheap motel in San Francisco ($110/night for 2 beds). Used the Ford GoBikes ($10/24h) and did a bike tour of Japantown, Chinatown, Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, Mission District, Coit Tower and Telegraph hill, Haight-Ashbury, and Presidio/Palace of Fine Arts. Got home at about 3am, exhausted.
Sun April 28th
  • Woke up at 7am for the long drive back to Vegas. Stopped at the google campus in Mountain View to ride the GBikes around.
  • Got to Vegas at 5pm, returned our camping gear and ate some great Mexican food.
  • Flew back to Hamilton on a 10:30pm flight.
Overall we had an AMAZING coachella, saw some breathtaking views, got a taste of California climbing and surfing, did some amazing drives, and met awesome people. We spent a lot of time outdoors and we felt super relaxed by the end of the trip. I think overall we did well saving money, and had a good mix of planning and spontaneity.
WOULD DO DIFFERENTLY:
  • Plan only 1 day in Zion and book campsite in advance - too many closures in April. Maybe spend some time in another park (Death Valley, Mojave, etc)
  • Spend less time on Friday getting supplies and more time in So-Cal (check out LA Observatory, LA Proper or San Diego)
  • Try to do less campsite re-groups for coachella, and just stay once I enter the grounds. Maybe go a little later in the day to stay out later. Try and find a big group there to party with early on. Bring more Mio Sports (1/person/day would be safe) for electrolyte hydration :P
  • Try not to let our battery die on Monday - think I left a door open, oops
  • Get to J-Tree a little earlier for a boulder mat (3:30 or so)
  • See the eucalyptus forest in Pismo Beach!
  • Bring my own climbing shoes, maybe other climbing gear too.
I definitely travel very fast and I was lucky to have a travel buddy who was able to keep up. But if you want to see some amazing parts of california and have some free time around coachella, I hope this gives you some ideas! Drop any questions below, and let me know if you think it would be good to crosspost this anywhere.
Thanks!
PS: We got so much good coachella info from this Sub. Not sure how it would have gone without everyone's help. Thank you!
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Happening in Indiana: July 22nd - 28th

My computer had a mini heart attack last night and I wasn't about to do this on a cellphone... So here's the latest happenings with a slight delay!
All my information comes from VisitIndiana so the list is not 100% comprehensive. If you know of anything that's missing, please post and share with everyone! If you've ever been to any of these events, or if you go this week, please share your experiences
Also be sure to visit the city-specific subreddits
This Week Only
Northwest Indiana
Ouibache Music Festival - July 27, 730-930pm, at Delphi Opera House. This quintet of locally grown musicians formed in 2000 celebrating American Roots music with a flair for jazz and anything else. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the missions of the Ouibache Music Festival and the Delphi Opera House
Old Lighthouse Museum S.S. Eastland Memorial - July 27 at the Old Lighthouse Museum. At 11am, the 104th Anniversary Memorial of the S.S. Eastland will commence, Station Michigan City Coast Guard will place a wreath in Trail Creek where Indiana Transportations dock was located. Father Lev of the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church will say memorial prayers. Speakers will tell the horrific story of the Eastland tragedy. WEFM 95.9 live radio will be at the museum from 9am-noon. The museum will be open free of charge today only from noon-4pm.
Gatsby at the Gardens - July 27, 6-9pm, at Friendship Botanic Gardens. Step into a Great Gatsby Garden Party! Enjoy a speakeasy evening set in the 1920's. Stroll the gardens, sip some giggle water, play bocce or badminton or cut the rug while listening to live jazz. $45; 21+event
Main St. Tour & Taste of White - July 26, 500-1130pm, at Downtown Monticello. Concert-style music and delicious food/beverages. You won't want to miss this night of entertainment!
New Carlisle Hometown Days - July 26-28 at 300 E Michigan St. New Carlisle Hometown Days is a 3 day family fun-filled weekend. Friday night we offer fireworks, parade on Sat, car show, famous wiffleball contest, kiddie tractor pull, bouncy houses, games, various vendors, food and entertainment.
Downtown Tractor Show - July 27, 8am-3pm, at 124 N. Michigan St. The streets of Downtown Plymouth will be filled with Tractors, Garden Tractors, Pedal Tractors and Hit-n-Miss Engines! There will also be food trucks with yummy treats to purchase. Autumn Leed and the River City Band will be playing from 12:00 pm til 2:00 pm. This is a FREE, family-friendly event!
Jasper County Fair - July 20-27 at the Jasper County Fairgrounds on State Road 114. The annual fair includes rides, games, demolition derby, food vendors, craft vendors and more!
U.S. Military All-Star Baseball Game - July 22, 7-10pm, at Oil City Stadium. The U.S. Military All-Stars will return to Northwest Indiana for a stop on this year’s Red, White & Blue Tour as they continue the mission of promoting the awareness of all Americans in support of the honorable sacrifices our armed forces make. The team is comprised of active duty servicemen from all branches of service around the world.
25th Annual Pierogi Fest - July 26-28 throughout Whiting. Taking place in Whiting, Indiana, Pierogi Fest® celebrates Eastern European food and culture with a wacky familial twist. Pierogi Fest® welcomes all to celebrate Eastern European heritage while poking a little fun at the same time.
Festival of Magic - July 26-28 at the Aftermath Cidery and Winery. Join Aftermath Cidery and Winery for a family-friendly trip to everyone's favorite boarding school! Visit all locations on your map to complete the scavenger hunt and win a prize: Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, King's Cross, the Leaky Barrel, and more! Each location will offer both Adult Potions and drinks for Little Wizards and Witches
Northeast Indiana
Park-inn Movies: The Sandlot - July 25, 930-1130pm, at Potawatomi Inn. Bring your blanket or lawn chair to the lawn overlooking Lake James. Admission is free to Inn Guests, Campground Guests and with paid admission to Pokagon State Park. (Weather Permitting).
Auburn Downtown Cruise-In - July 25, 530-800pm, at Courthouse Square. Join classic car enthusiasts around Courthouse Square downtown. See restored cars and other special vehicles of interest at this free event. Bring your family and stroll the streets, shop, have dinner in one of our local restaurants. There will be door prizes and a Crew's Choice Award for the most popular car. All show vehicles should arrive no earlier than 5:30 pm. Please enter at the corner of 7th & Cedar in order to check in and receive registration forms. All Cruise In's are held in Downtown Auburn around the square (Cedar, 9th, and Main.)
Berne Swiss Days - July 25-27 throughout Berne. The Swiss Day Celebration is a time for Berne to share it’s heritage with authentic Swiss costume, great food, craft vendors and merchandise. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the friendly competitions for all ages. From the 5K race to Big Wheel Competition for the younger ones to the Steintoss, there is something for everyone. On stage and around the festival you can hear Swiss music. Watch as couples dance the polka to live music on stage.
Allen County Fair - July 23-28 at the Allen County Fairgrounds. We welcome families to the 30th Annual Allen County Fair July 23rd to July 28th at the Allen County Fairgrounds, located off Carroll Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The 2019 Allen County Fair is home to Allen County 4-H and features many animal shows, projects and events throughout the week. In addition to 4-H festivities, the fair offers a full food court, carnival rides, and lengthily list of family-fun events. Highlighted events include: free ice cream social, hot air balloon fight/glow, 4X4 truck pull, demo derbies, kids day, live music, peddle truck races and much more.
Fort Wayne Pride Fest - July 26-27 at Headwaters Park. The two day event features live entertainment, vendor market, a beer tent, food plaza, workshops, tournaments, KidSpace and fun with the community! There are a variety of opportunities available for businesses and individuals who are looking to support Pride in the Fort including sponsorship, vendors, and volunteering. Pride is committed to bringing events throughout the year to build a stronger LGBTQ community outside of the festival. Check out our events page for more info.
Colonial America on the Frontier - July 27-28, 10am-6pm, at The Old Fort. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the American Revolution at Fort Wayne’s Historic Old Fort. The Continental Army and British forces will be on hand to provide live demonstrations throughout the day on period specific artillery and military maneuvers. Re-enactors will also bring to life the daily activities of this time period through demonstrations on period cooking, gardening, blacksmithing, and much more! The Fort will be open to the public: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, and 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. Tours of the Fort will be offered throughout the weekend.
Elkhart County 4-H Fair - July 19-27 at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. he fair hosts nationally known musical artists during their 5-night concert series. A sanctioned rodeo, PPL tractor pull, and demolition derby are also highlighted at the free grandstand during fair week. Bring your appetite and explore famous food row. With more than 70 food stands, the fair takes pride in offering mouth-watering, once-a-year, fair favorites. Over 3,000 4-H livestock and more than 4,000 4-H still exhibits are shown during the 9-day event. Daily entertainment can be been found on every corner of the grounds, with multiple shows and exhibits included with your gate admission. Thrill seekers of all ages will want to visit the mid-way, complete with roller coasters, games and kiddie rides for the young fairgoers.
Amishland and Lakes Bicycle Tour - July 27-28, 6am-1pm, at Lakeland High School. Amishland and Lakes, based at Lakeland High School in LaGrange, Indiana, visits a world where lifestyles have remained almost unchanged for over a hundred years. One of the friendliest rides around, you’ll enjoy seeing and meeting families, women’s groups, regional cycling clubs, and tandem pairs who tell us they love our routes because they are so “tandem friendly.” There are wide open spaces, clean country air, friendly people and lots of great food. There is plenty to explore, experience and eat. Amishland and Lakes is famous for great SAG food (watermelons, peaches, blueberries, bananas, fresh baked cookies and more), and there are also Amish bakeries, restaurants and homemade ice cream parlors along the route. The routes range from 22 to 100 miles, offering smooth, quiet roads, where buggies are numerous and cars are few (both days begin and end at the High School). We also offer directions for a do-it-yourself Friday option to ride the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail. Camping is available at the 4-H Fairgrounds across from our start location. For more details go to http://amishlandandlakes.com
11th Annual Dixie Day Festival and Arts & Craft Fair - July 27, 8am-5pm, at 102 S. Morton St. The Dixie Day festival honors the landmark sternwheel paddle boat. It also encourages everyone to visit North Webster. The Dixie Boat has been cruising Webster Lake every summer since 1929 and attracted more than 13,000 riders last season. Dixie Day Festival is a dream come true with a list of activities and events that continue to grow. Extra Dixie cruises will be added for Saturday afternoon of the festival as well as the regular evening cruises. What to expect: North Webster Fire Department Pancake/sausage breakfast - 7am until out, Arts and Craft fair- 10a- 4p, 5K Run like a Pirate/Walk like a Captain, Car, truck, and bike show 10a-3pm, Boat show- 8am-4pm, Delicious food trucks, Tractor Show 10a-3p, and Ride the Dixie Sternwheel on beautiful Webster Lake.
Lauren Talley - July 23, 7-9pm, at the Blue Gate Theatre. Showtime: 7:00pm | Doors Open: 6:30pm Prices: Tickets Only - $19.95 | Dinner and Theater - $37.95
The Taylors - July 25, 7-9pm, at the Blue Gate Theatre. Showtime: 7:00pm | Doors Open: 6:30pm Prices: Tickets Only - $19.95 | Dinner and Theater - $37.95
Legacy Five - July 26-27, 7-9pm, at the Blue Gate Theatre. Showtime: 7:00pm | Doors Open: 6:30pm Prices: Tickets Only - $39.95 | Dinner and Theater - $57.95
Central Indiana
SetonFest - July 25-27, 6-10pm, at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church. SetonFest is a three-day festival that includes carnival rides, a different band each night, food, bingo, a casino, beer garden and more. Free parking and free admission.
2019 Topgolf Tour - July 22, 6-11pm, at Topgolf Fishers. Team up, play and earn your way to Las Vegas and $50,000. There are 19 Regional Tournaments at Topgolf locations across the US, UK, and Australia, between June 18 and August 14. Playing a variety of Topgolf signature games that test strategy and accuracy, two-person teams compete against one another for a spot at the Topgolf Tour Championships in Las Vegas, with full VIP treatment. Only one team from each Regional Tournament makes it through to compete for the glory and a life changing prize. WHAT'S INCLUDED Entry into Topgolf Tour Regional Tournament, Minimum 2.5 hours of game play, Hot buffet, Official Topgolf Tour Insulated Water Bottle, $5 donation to Bunkers in Baghdad from every US player registration.
25th Annual Frankfort Hot Dog Festival - July 26-27 at Prairie Creek Park. Indiana's largest two-day hot dog festival features vendors, family fun, hot dog eating contests, dachshund races and HOT DOGS!
Gas City Concerts in the Park Presents Keith Anderson - July 23, 7pm, at Gas City Park. This is a FREE concert brought to you by the Gas City Concerts in the Park committee.
Gas City Concerts in the Park Presents The Park Avenue Band - July 26, 7pm, at Gas City Park. This is a FREE concert brought to you by the Gas City Concerts in the Park committee
Indy Shorts International Film Festival - July 25-28, 10am-10pm, at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. The Indy Shorts International Film Festival, presented by Heartland Film and the organizers of the Heartland International Film Festival (HIFF), is an Academy Award®-qualifying fest dedicated to the art of short film! Last summer, Indy Shorts expanded as its own separate event from HIFF, becoming the largest short film festival in the Midwest - showcasing storytelling from around the world. All winners (Grand Prize and Audience Choice Awards) will play encore screenings at HIFF in October 2019. General ticket info at https://heartlandfilm.org/indyshorts/.
Athenaeum Soireé: An Affair on the Ave - July 25, 630-900pm, at Athenaeum Foundation, 401 East Michigan St. The Athenaeum Soireé: An Affair on the Ave is an annual fundraiser featuring pairings of culinary creations and delicious handcrafted beverages from local establishments as well as live entertainment, silent auctions and more at this business casual, 21+ indoor event.
7th Annual Iron Eagle Paddle & Run - July 27, 8am-6pm, at Eagle Creek Park. Athletes of all ages can explore Eagle Creek Park, one of the nation’s largest city parks, via land and water alternating between trail runs and a canoe/kayak leg. Starting at the beach, the race consists of a 2.5-mile trail run, 1.5-mile paddle and 2.5-mile trail run back to the beach. Participants can enter as an individual or 2-person team. They have the option to bring personal kayaks or canoes with life jackets and paddles, or rent a boat in advance from Eagle Creek Outfitters. Spectators are more than welcome to come show support. Awards will be presented to the top solo female, the top solo male, the top team and the top relay team. An after party will be held post-race at the Earth Discovery Center. 100% of proceeds benefit the Eagle Creek Park Foundation. To Register: Visit EagleCreekPark.org
RhumFest 2019 - July 27, 2-10pm, at Kokomo Arts Pavilion in Foster Park. Enjoy live music by local students and instructors of Rhum Academy of Music in Kokomo. Free admission. Bring everyone for a family-friendly day of great music, art, food, and fun in Foster Park. With back-to-back performances in a variety of styles and genres all day you are sure to hear some music you love!
Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair - July 20-27 at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds. All phases of agriculture, 4-H exhibits, wide variety of youth activities, carnival rides, games and mouth watering fair food.
Tuesday on the Trail Nature Walk - July 23, 6-7pm, at the Haan Museum of Indiana Art. Get a closer look at nature as a guide leads you on an educational walk along our Nature Trail. The trail is about a mile long loop in the Museum’s three acre woods making it feel very much like a wilderness experience in the middle of town. Meet at the Nature Trail Entrance located at the south side of the Carriage house just off the parking lot. Fee: FREE
Bicentennial Park Summer Concert: Random Reaction - July 27, 7-9pm, at Bicentennial Park. Located at the corner of Indiana and Main Streets, the park is convenient to local restaurants to enjoy before the show. Popular local group Random Reaction will take the stage on July 27. Live music begins at 7 pm; bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Free.
47th Annual Vintage Motorbike Show - July 24-28 at the Jay County Fairgrounds. The LARGEST vintage motor bike show in the USA. Join us to reminisce the Simplex, Mustang, Whizzer, Cushman motorbikes and more! $5 admission fee per person/per day charged at the Fairground's front gate. Gates open at 6 AM daily.
Southern Indiana
Jackson County Fair - July 22-28 at the Jackson County Fairgrounds. The Jackson County Fair is the biggest and best! Still a free fair, find building after building of exhibits, visit barns, enjoy the midway and delicious food. Great grandstand events and racing!
Bluegrass on the Square - July 27, 4-8pm, at Historic Downtown Corydon. Since its inception in 2003, Bluegrass on the Square has featured some of the most well-known Bluegrass musicians in the region. Now in its 16th year. All concerts are free and open to the public. July 27 features Hog Operation and Ida Clare
Master Gardeners and 4-H Llamas & Alpacas Club - July 27, 800am-1230pm, at 400 Block Laffollette Station. Join us for Two Special Events;; Master Gardeners will be a the Market answering your Gardening questions and Floyd County 4H Club will be bringing the Alpacas & Llamas.
Purple Veins: a tribute to Prince - July 27, 630-900pm, at Lincoln Amphitheatre. Purple Veins aim to re-create the magical power and energy of a classic Prince show circa 1985: an all-out dance party with relentless funk, all the hits, tasty lesser-known classics, theatrical elements, and dance choreography woven into it. Their aim is to be all-inclusive, with an age range of 18 to 40 and multiple ethnicities within the band..to both reach his music to millennials who didn’t live through it and transport those that did back in time to their younger days. With a charismatic and soulful frontman, a huge ensemble (16 plus!) of the funkiest cats, sultriest singers, and hottest dancers Wisconsin has to offer, Purple Veins is THE tribute show of all Prince tributes.
Country Roads Shop Hop - July 25-28, 10am-5pm, at Country Roads of Dearborn and Ripley Counties. Six Antique, Vintage and/or Home Decor shops will be combining forces to give you an unforgettable shopping week, with the chance to win big in the process! You can start and end at whichever shop you would like. Get your brochure stamped at each location and you’ll be entered to win our Grand Prize Drawing, $150 in gift certificates! ($25 from each participating shop) * Must be 18 yrs or older to be entered and Limit 1 per family* No purchase is necessary to receive a stamp, but it will be difficult not to purchase anything when you see what these amazing shops have to offer! Are you ready for some Antique, Vintage or Home Decor shopping and hopping? Hop all over the country roads and visit each participating shop! The Greenbriar Shop - Guilford, IN, The White Swan - Moores Hill, IN, The Blue Willow House - Dillsboro, IN, The Rustic Nail - Dillsboro, IN, The Whistle Stop - Milan, IN, The Huntington Carriage House - Milan, IN.
Wild Women's Hike - July 27, 10am-12pm, at McCormick's Creek State Park, 250 McCormick's Creek Park Rd. All are welcome to join us for the monthly DNK hike at McCormick's Creek State Park! The hike is free, but there is an entrance fee to get into the park. We'll be meeting at the Wolf Cave Parking area for about a 2-mile hike. Click here for the park map: https://www.in.gov/dnparklake/files/mccormicks_creek_trail.pdf Can't wait to hit the trail with you!
ONGOING EVENTS
Northwest Indiana
Chesterton's European Market - Saturdays May through October at Third St and Broadway, Downtown Chesterton. An outdoor family/artisanal market held in historic downtown Chesterton from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Gary Southshore Railcats at U.S. Steel Yard - Various days at US Steel Yard. A day at U.S. Steel yard is non-stop fun, and that's even without the baseball! The RailCats promise a wide array of laugh-out-loud between inning entertainment, great giveaways , jaw-dropping fireworks and a family-first, kid-friendly atmosphere!
Miller Woods Hike Sundays - Every Sunday at Miller Woods. The hike starts at the National Lakeshore's Paul H. Douglas Center and travels through varied habitats including rare and beautiful black oak savanna and offers incredible views of Lake Michigan and Chicago. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and insect repellent. This hike is offered every Sunday from 1:30 to 3:30pm.
61: An Exhibit Celebrating the 61st National Park - July 2 - Sep 21 at the Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Dr. The 6,500-square-foot exhibit hall will be transformed to represent the 15,000 acres of diverse landscapes and highlight activities available to those that visit the park system. The exhibit will feature 12 trail stops. There will be interactive exhibits for children along the trail, selfie stations and a large “sandbox” for building sandcastles. Visitors will also have the opportunity to learn about the 1,100 native plant species, rare and migrating birds, as well as recreational opportunities like camping, hiking, kayaking and cross-country skiing. Interactive activities will also give children a chance to become a Junior Ranger!
Summer Market on the Lake - Thursdays through the end of August at Festival Park, 111 E Old Ridge Road. Come enjoy outdoor shopping featuring fresh produce, baked goods, ethnic and gourmet foods, beer garden, local live entertainment, jewelry, handmade crafts and so much more.
LaPorte Farmer's Market - Saturdays July through the end of October at Monroe St and Lincoln Way. The LaPorte Farmer's Market strives to build and strengthen the local food movement in LaPorte by showcasing our region's bounty and economic opportunities locally.
Summer Sundown Music Series - Sundays May through August. Bring the lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy Sunday evenings listening to a different musical artist each week. Each Sunday evening you will find yourself at a different park with new musical artist. Check online to see where and who will be appearing!
Michigan City Municipal Band Concerts - Thursdays in June, July, and August, at the Washington Park Guy Foreman Amphitheater. Experience free live musical performances under the stars near the shores of Lake Michigan in Washington Park. Seating available or bring your own chair. June-August, Thursdays 7:30pm.
Light Keeper Harriet Colfax Month - July 1-31, 1-4pm, at Old Lighthouse Museum, 100 Heisman Harbor Rd. Harriet Colfax came into the 1858 Light House in 1861 an served faithfully until her retirement in 1904. Learn more about his Great Lakes legend all month long. The Michigan City Historical Society commissioned a color portrait of Harriet by local artist Wendy Wilcox Kerman. Come and view the portrait and enjoy the historic museum and don't forget to browse the gift shop.
Michigan City's Farmers Markets - Saturdays July - October at 801 S Washington St. and 1500 Franklin St. Saturdays through October 26th, 2019. Michigan City's Farmers Market aims to provide our community with the freshest produce, providing a space filled with locally grown food and artisan goods
Market on the Square - Fridays June through August, 3-9pm, at Founders Square. There will be over 20 vendors selling unique crafts, fresh produce, honey, flowers, breads and jams. Plus local food vendors selling food. Bands from the region will begin at 6. Then to top off the evening we will have a family movie at dusk.
Keepers of the Fire: The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi - April 2019 to January 2020 at The History Museum. The rich history, culture, and art of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi is shared in this vibrant exhibit about the thriving community. Through interviews and oral histories, sculpture and beadwork, art and artifacts, the exhibit immerses visitors in the traditions and teachings of the Pokagon Band.
South Bend Cubs at Four Winds Field - Various days at Four Winds Field. The South Bend Cubs are the Class A minor league affiliate of the World Series Champion Chicago Cubs. Over the past 30 seasons, the team has won five Midwest League titles and has captured 12 division titles. In 2015 the team was named Ballpark Digest's Team of the Year and received the John H. Johnson President's Award, the highest award in minor league baseball.
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show - May 4th 2019 to May 2nd 2020, 6-9pm, at the DoubleTree by Hilton. America’s largest interactive murder mystery dinner show! The Dinner Detective provides a hilarious evening of murder mystery, a 4-course meal, and a prize package for the top sleuth. Just beware, the killer might be sitting right next to you!
Northeast Indiana
Fort Wayne TinCaps at Parkview Field - Various days at Parkview Field. The TinCaps are entering their 10th season at Parkview Field, which has been rated as Minor League Baseball's No. 1 Ballpark Experience four consecutive years.
Faces of Middlebury - May 17th to October 4th throughout Middlebury. Grab your cameras and the map to locate each “face of Middlebury” and insert your face for the perfect picture. Free maps are available at local businesses and organizations. Post your pics on Middlebury Then & Now’s Facebook page or on Instagram using #facesofmiddlebury. Can you find all of them, up to 30 "faces"?
Gangsters, Saloons and Buggies on Roofs Guided Tour - May 29th to September 25th at the Downtown Middlebury library. You wouldn't know Middlebury had a rough-and-tumble past, but behind today's modern facades lie tales of small-town mischief, hoods on the lam and possible mysterious passageways. Get the inside story and secrets from a local with this tour of downtown. Tours are offered at 10am every Wednesday and at 630pm the first Tuesday of each month. Walking tour is approximately 1 hour. Allow time after the tour to visit the unique shops and restaurants in the area. $5 Group tours are available by advanced reservation (call 574.825.5601)
Giant Toadstools and the World's Fair Guided Walking Tour - May 30th to September 26th at the Krider World's Fair Garden. Enjoy a guided tour through living history! The Krider family of Middlebury once captured the imagination of the world. This tour of the garden that bears their name opens a window to the family's nursery at the height of its creative powers. The beauty will take your breath away, just as it did at the Chicago World's Fair in 1933. Tours are offered at 10am every Thursday and at 630pm the first Tuesday of each month. Walking tour is approximately 1 hour. Allow time after the tour to visit the museum, unique shops and restaurants in the area. $5 Group tours are available by advanced reservation (call 574.825.5601)
A Simple Sanctuary, the new musical - March 28th to October 31st at the Blue Gate Theatre. She prayed the day would never come, but when her past comes calling, Melissa James has no choice but to flee. Pursued and living on the run, she finds desperate sanctuary and surprising friendship in Amish country. Part suspense, part romance, A Simple Sanctuary is a compelling story of love tested, the cost of freedom, and the solace found in true community.
Shipshewana Flea Market - Tuesdays and Wednesdays from May through September, 8am-4pm, at the Shipshewana Auction. Nearly 700 open-air booths on 40 acres await you at the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market. Food courts, restrooms, scooter rentals and rest areas are on site. Open rain or shine. Also open for Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, and new weekend markets on August 16-17 (MotheDaughter Days). Antique Auctions are every Wednesday inside the Antique & Miscellaneous building.
Shipshewana Breakfast Club - Fridays in July and August, 830-1100am, at the Blue Gate Theatre. Breakfast: 8:30am | Program: 10:00am Price: $26.00 - Includes Breakfast and Show These concerts will be held at the Blue Gate Theatre July 12 - Lynda Randle July 19 - Allison Speer July 26 - The Taylors Aug 2 - King's Brass Aug 9 - Doug Anderson Aug 16 - Old Time Preacher's Quartet Aug 23 - Soul'd Out Quartet Aug 30 - TBA
Central Indiana
Kroger Symphony on the Prairie - Saturdays and Sundays at Conner Prairie. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's summer series provides music from classical, pop, and rock genres from mid-June through Labor Day weekend. See performance schedule online indianapolissymphony.org
Celebrate the 10th Year of Tenderloin Tuesdays - Tuesdays in July throughout Hamilton County. Celebrating the 10th year, dine along the Tenderloin Trail™. Don’t miss Tenderloin Tuesdays™ in July along the tastiest trail. Each Tuesday restaurants offer special deals on the Hoosier delicacy. For a complete list of participating restaurants in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield and Northern Hamilton County, visit TenderloinTrail.com.
Hot Wheels: Race to Win - May 18th to July 28th at The Childrens Museum of Indianapolis. Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines and hold on tight as we open our Hot Wheels: Race to Win exhibit celebrating speed, safety, design, and power. Get revved up for the special performances, activities, and the occasional pit stop.
Treasures of Ancient Greece exhibit - Jun 15 to Jan 5 at The Childrens Museum of Indianapolis. This once-in-a-lifetime immersive exhibition brings to Indianapolis more than 150 ancient objects and artifacts, many of which have never been seen outside of Greece. The ancient Greeks revered the human body, and many of the depictions are nude. Featured are bronze and marble statues, gold jewelry and funerary objects, exquisite pottery, artifacts of the world’s first democracy, and an extraordinary replica of the Antikythera Mechanism, known as the world’s first computer.
Mind Tripping Show - March 1st to December 28th, 8:30-10PM at the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel and Suites. Mind Tripping: a Comedy with a Psychological Twist is an interactive show by Christian & Katalina, the #1 Husband and Wife Comedy Mind Reading Act in the Nation. Be a part of a mind-bending, reality-twisting interactive theatrical show. Think Candid Camera meets the Twilight Zone. Be prepared to have your perceptions challenged and your expectations turned upside down
Naturally Inspired Art Exhibition - May 24th to August 21st at The Indianapolis Zoo. After the paintings have dried and been professionally framed by The Great Frame Up Downtown, they are displayed for the summer in the Schaefer Rotunda at White River Gardens. Plus, you also get to enjoy the works of some of our more artistically inclined animals. Who knows — you may see a penguin Picasso, a walrus Warhol, an elephant Escher and many others! The Naturally Inspired Art Show presented by The Great Frame Up Downtown is included with Zoo admission.
Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol Adventure Play - February 23 to July 28th at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. The hero pups of Adventure Bay are coming to The Children’s Museum, and they need your help. It’s time to run some rescue missions, as we work together to overcome challenges and help everyone in Adventure Bay. Enter the Lookout. Save the Day in Adventure Bay. Be a Helping Hero on Jake’s Mountain.
The National Bank of Indianapolis Summer Nights Film Series - Various days June-August, at The Amphitheater. You can watch movies under the stars every weekend at Newfields. Doors open at 7 pm, when you can enjoy a picnic dinner, music, and activities, followed by that night’s movie, which will begin when twilight turns to night (usually 9:30 pm). Over the summer, over 20 movies will be shown—everything from black-and-white classics to modern blockbusters. All you need is a picnic (with non-alcoholic beverages only), chairs (for the back row of each tier), and blankets (in case the chair row is full). You will also want sunscreen and bugspray. No alcohol, pets, candles taller than 12 inches, or knives permitted. And if you want to travel light with just a chair and blanket, concessions will be available to purchase. Check out discovernewfields.org/summer-nights-2019 to see available films and to purchase tickets once they are available.
Zoolapalooza Concert Series - Fridays in June and July, 530-830pm, at the Indianapolis Zoo. Under the Bicentennial Pavilion, this incredibly fun night out is a great way to kick off summer weekends on Friday evenings with terrific live music. Concerts are free for members and included with Zoo admission, so you can play all day and dance all night! Seating under the Bicentennial Pavilion includes open tables on a first-come, first-serve basis
The Generous Pour at The Capital Grille, July 8 - Sep 1, 5-9pm, at 40 W. Washington Street. The Capital Grille’s annual The Generous Pour wine event has returned for its eleventh year. This year’s theme is Legends of the Land, where guests can sip on any combination of seven select wines including the Maggy Hawk 2015 Pinot Noir, the 2015 Cenyth Red Blend, and the Arrowood 2013 Red Blend. Each is from California’s Jackson Family that tell a unique story of origin and sustainability. From July 8th through September 1, 2019, guests are offered a customized wine tasting paired with the restaurant’s classic menu items, including hand-carved steaks and fresh seafood and appetizers with a flavorful twist for $28 per person with dinner.
First Friday Kokomo - First Friday of every month, 530-9pm, at Downtown Kokomo. Activities include art, music, food, local vendors, shops, entertainment, kid's activities & much more! Visit their Facebook page for monthly themes and schedule of all activities!
Kokomo Jackrabbits at Kokomo Municipal Stadium - Various days at the Kokomo Municipal Stadium. Enjoy a day at the ballpark! The Kokomo Jackrabbits baseball team are members of the summer collegiate Prospect League. Games are held late May through early August and feature fun themes and giveaways. Lawn and stadium seating available, starting at $8.
Karl Martz and the Legacy of IU Ceramics - May 4th to July 27th, 1-4pm, at the Haan Museum of Indiana Art. Martz’s influence spread throughout Indiana and beyond through the ceramics program that he established at IU in 1945, and through his students. Many of Martz’s students went on to teach at universities, and others established successful careers as independent ceramic artists. The exhibition features works by Karl Martz, faculty that taught (or still teach) in the IU Ceramics Department, and students who went on to establish successful careers in ceramics.
Summer Story Hour - Mondays, 10-11am, at the Physical Building of the Joseph Moore Museum. Join us each Monday in June and July at 10am for a special hour of stories! Each week will feature a different book about nature or science with a corresponding craft or activity. All ages are welcome and stories are chosen particularly for children in preschool - first grade.
Indianapolis Colts 2019 Training Camp - July 25 - Aug 15 at the Grand Park Sports Campus. Join us at the Indianapolis Colts 2019 Training Camp! Every day you can enjoy watching practice, giveaways, food & drink specials, interactive games, and more. Download your free tickets at www.colts.com/camp.
Southern Indiana
Wildlife Cruises on Patoka Lake - Wednesdays May through October at the Patoka Lake Marina. Not just a boat ride: cruise the second largest lake in Indiana upon a climate controlled tour boat to search for osprey, eagles, blue herons, loons and other wildlife. Two hour cruises embark EVERY WEDNESDAY at 10am beginning in May and continuing through October. Voyagers are encouraged to capture on camera baby osprey in their nests, an eagle in flight, and busy beavers as the boat passes by.
Wine Cruises on Patoka Lake - Every other Friday starting June 7th, 730-930pm, at the Patoka Lake Marina. Sip wine paired with hors d'oeuvres/desserts while enjoying the sunset on Patoka Lake on our 60 person tour boat! Enjoy 5-7 tastings of wine from a featured Indiana winery, and choose 2 glasses of your favorite to enjoy after the tasting portion. Bottles of wine available for purchase as well as additional glasses. Call (812) 685-2203 to reserve your spot today! Only $50/person or $98/couple. Visit our website to view the winery lineup.
Shrek the Musical - July 3rd - Aug 18th, 6-10pm, at the Derby Dinner Playhouse. Somebody once told me everyone’s favorite ogre is back in the hilarious and twisted adventure based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film. Follow this unlikely green hero on a life-changing journey full of romance and dozens of zany misfit characters. The perfect show for any age! Ticket price includes dinner, show, tax & parking. AAA discount available.
Evansville Otters at Bosse Field - Various days at Bosse Field. Locally owned and a member of the Frontier League, the Otters are the darlings of summer. Great ball play combined with fun promotions throughout the game guarantee an evening of fun family entertainment. To top it off, the games are played at Bosse Field, a stadium built in 1915 and the site of the filming of "A League of Their Own" in 1992. Come watch our Boys of Summer from May through August!
Floyds Knobs Farmers Market - Saturdays May through October at 400 Block Laffollette Station. Floyds Knobs Farmers Market Opening May 11 - October 26 Every Saturday from 8:30 am to 1 pm. Were an Indiana Grown Market and host a variety of Great Events throughout Season.
The Art of the Monon - April 1st to August 31st, 10am-4pm at the French Lick West Baden Museum. The Monon was Indiana’s railroad and touched every town in Orange County. See the Monon paintings of renowned railroad artist Howard Fogg and other rare Monon items.
Dubois County Bombers at League Stadium - Various days at the League Stadium. League Stadium was home to the Rockford Peaches in the hit movie A League of Their Own. The vintage signage, scoreboard, and atmosphere remain. The Bombers play in vintage-inspired uniforms - pants are knickered, stirrups are worn. The crack of a wood bat against a baseball resounds through the stadium. You may hear Who’s on First over the audio. We even have our own Peaches at the games keeping everything in the stadium rolling, while our coaches and players keep it exciting on the field.
Rock on Rising Sun - April 10th to September 30th on Main Street. Search and re-hide painted rocks hidden within the City of Rising Sun city limits. Spearheaded by a local resident, thousands of rocks are painted throughout the season for kids of all ages to find and re-hide. Participants are encouraged to paint their own creations and hide within the city limits. Photos of found rocks are asked to be uploaded to the Rock on Rising Sun
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ColdMaker’s Solve: Day 4: Grand Finale

So where are we headed today? Well as I’ve said before this is my last go at it. I think in previous attempts I’ve overcomplicated things. So this year the only real reason I’m back here is I realized I didn’t take the simplest possible path and that I owed it to myself to do that. So what is that simple path?
Recapping: WWWH - Great Falls Canyon Down - Maria’s River Canyon Too Far To Walk - 40 miles Home of Brown - Sweetgrass Hills/Mt. Brown No Place For Meek - Blackfeet Reservation No Paddle Up You Creek - Cut Bank Creek/Camp Disappointment Heavy Loads and Water High - Rocky Mountains/Glacier National Park Blaze - ?
So what did I miss here? I’m sure you noticed it. It’s the simplicity I referred to above. The End Is Ever Drawing Nigh.
I realized last winter that maybe my solution still made sense but I hadn’t looked to the most obvious possibility. As others have pointed out draw nigh means “go left” for a horseman. This I had known previously as it was part of my rationale for my solve’s movement right to left from HoB/Meek to Cut Bank. But I began to wonder if in reality Fenn just meant keep going left all the way until you draw to an end i.e. following Cut Bank creek until you eventually hit water high.
So that’s what we are doing today. Following Cut Bank Creek into Cut Bank Valley as far as we can go. And this location is above 5000 ft by the way.
For those of you following on google maps follow the north fork of the Cut Bank all the way into GNP. You’ll see a long dirt road and a primitive campground and a parking lot. Something Fenn could have easily driven to. Then you’ll see the start of a trail that heads up, ultimately to Triple Divide peak, the Crown of the Continent.
So where specifically are we looking?
  1. In the creek (or below the high water line) at the boundary between the Blackfoot reservation and GNP. This spot is a couple hundred feet off the dirt road. I like this spot as it may be a bit of a legal no man’s land - not GNP, not Blackfoot reservation, accessible by Montana’s stream access laws. It’s possible jurisdiction might fall to the State of Montana.
In this scenario my blaze would be this border that runs between the reservation and GNP (something that factored into my earlier failed solves). You can see what I am talking about on google earth. The Forrest Service or like entity maintains this boundary which is 5-10 feet wide and runs dozens of miles or more.
  1. We are just going to walk the trail for a mile or so and look for interesting blazes on trees. If we see anything we will investigate. This is Fenn’s “you need BOTG at the end to complete the solve” approach.
  2. Another possibility is the Blaze is the trail itself and you walk up to a point where you have a great view (marvel gaze) and dawdle around a bit until you spot the treasure.
It’s this last bit that I am most excited about. The reason is that AFTER I decided to do this jaunt up CutBank creek I began researching whether there was anything interesting about this part of the park. Turns out yes. To my amazement I found that less than a mile from the parking lot is another one of the “lost chalet” sites. The Cut Bank Chalets. Abandoned in late 30’s and early 40’s. Torn down in 1949. Zero trace left. A main reason people came to Cut Bank Chalets? Get this ... it was a fisherman’s paradise. See the postcard image here. What’s cut out of this image (I have a copy of the original postcard) is a little square box near the stream ... a spot definitely worth checking out. So in my imagination I see a 13 year old Fenn having abandoned chalets all to himself with incredible fishing. Sounds like a place I might like to die at.
So in any event that’s where we are headed today, right now actually. I forgot to add if we don’t find the treasure we plan on fishing this forgotten paradise for a few hours. Should be fun.
If I don’t post tonight I think it’s safe to assume we didn’t find anything and are at the Browning casino. I will post at a later date and give you a dump of all my other research findings. Thanks for coming with me!
-ColdMaker
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Happening in Indiana: June 24th - 30th

All my information comes from VisitIndiana so the list is not 100% comprehensive. If you know of anything that's missing, please post and share with everyone! If you've ever been to any of these events, or if you go this week, please share your experiences
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Northwest Indiana
Lakeside Lavender and Herb Annual Lavender Festival - Jun 29-30, 10am-5pm, at Lakeside Lavender and Herbs, 273 W Johnson Rd. Each year we open the field at the peak of its bloom for visitors to pick a fresh bundle of lavender or just enjoy the purple. With approximately 3,500 plants, the sweet smell of lavender fills the air. Artisan vendors, music, lavender crafting and a full complement of our handcrafted, small batch lavender and/or herbal products (did someone say lavender ice cream?) make this a must-do event for all ages.
ArtBash - Jun 29 at the Blue Chip Casino Hotel. Help make art accessible to all at LCA's premier fundraising event of the year! Bid by text during the auction, buy a chance to win original artworks, dance the night away and much more. All proceeds benefit LCA exhibitions and children's programs.
2019 US Senior Open - Jun 24-30 at The Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame University. The U.S. Senior Open Championship started "as a result of the remarkable growth in senior golf, both at the professional and amateur levels." The U.S. Senior Open Championship has continued to be contested at notable sites around the country. 2019' event at the Warren Course at Notre Dame, will be the first U.S. Senior Open contested on a university golf course and the first on a public course
St. Joseph County 4-H Fair - Jun 29 - Jul 7 at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds. Celebrating Our Annual Fair! Live music, free daily entertainment, carnival rides, commercial and craft vendors, 4-H exhibits and shows, antique tractors, monster trucks, demolition derby, NTPA tractor pulls, and rodeo. Fireworks.
Valparaiso/Porter County Garden Walk - Jun 29, 9am-4pm, at the Private Gardens. Visit a great selection of beautiful local gardens on Northwest Indiana's premier garden tour sponsored by Porter County Master Gardeners Assn. & Purdue Extension - Master Gardeners answer questions & explain plantings at numerous select private gardens. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $8 presale; $10 day of Walk.For additional information and ticket sales info : 219-465-3555 or www.pcgarden.info
Northeast Indiana
Park-inn Movies: Jaws - Jun 28, 930-1130pm, at Potawatomi Inn. Bring your swimsuit and floaties to the beach overlooking Lake James. Our movie screen will be facing Lake James so you can float and watch the movie. Admission is free to Inn Guests, Campground Guests and with paid admission to Pokagon State Park. (Weather Permitting).
International Jugglers Association Festival - Jun 24-30 at the Embassy Theatre. Join us at the 2019 IJA Festival for a week of incredible juggling, workshops, shows, competitions and memories in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Stay tuned for regular updates on performers, registration, special events and unexpected surprises! Founded in 1947, the IJA is excited to be celebrating our 72nd Annual Festival in the delightful city of Fort Wayne, Indiana. See you there!
Greekfest - Jun 27-30 at Headwaters Park. Come celebrate the Greek Festival with us and enjoy a large variety of Greek cuisine and entertainment including live music, dancing and other activities each day. Experience our philoxenia (hospitality) and become "Greek" for one, two, three or even four days at the Fort Wayne Greek Fest! OPA! and Kalos orisate! (Welcome!)
41st Annual Artlink Members’ Showcase - Jun 28, 5-8pm, at Artlink (300 E Main St). Artlink is pleased to present the 41st Annual Members’ Showcase, celebrating the individual artists that help make Artlink possible through their continual member support of the organization for over forty years. This exhibition features artists working in all mediums at all stages of their artistic careers. The Members’ Showcase provides immediate access to a gallery exhibition for our artist members. Please join us at our opening reception on Friday, June 28 from 5-8pm. This exhibition will be on view through August 2, 2019.
Buskerfest - Jun 29, 4-10pm, at Downtown Fort Wayne. Bigger & Better than Ever! BuskerFest, Presented by Lutheran Health Network and your Downtown Improvement District. Downtown’s celebration of the street performer, BuskerFest will feature fantastic local, regional and national acts, free admission and an experience like no other! Buskers are the highlight of BuskerFest with great performers scheduled throughout the event. Add an eclectic mix of random and unplanned performances and you have an amazing day of talent, originality, novelty and creativity from around the region. Look for living statues, chalk artists, aerialists, fire dancers, caricature artists, magicians, jugglers, mimes, painters, musicians, balloon artists and more. The Downtown Improvement District encourages patrons to tip buskers for their efforts.
Dixie Melody Boys - Jun 27, 7-9pm, at the Blue Gate Theatre. Dixie Melody Boys - (June 27, 2019) Showtime: 7:00pm | Doors Open: 6:30pm Prices: Tickets Only - $19.95 | Dinner and Theater - $37.95
Jeff Parker - Jun 28, 7-9pm, at the Blue Gate Theatre. Showtime: 7:00pm | Doors Open: 6:30pm Prices: Tickets Only - $24.95 | Dinner and Theater - $42.95
Central Indiana
Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering - Jun 28-30 at the Tippecanoe Battlefield. Three-day acoustic music festival featuring the best in old time folk, swing, and Celtic music.
Family FunDay at the Farmers Market - Jun 29, 10am-1pm, at the Cloverdale Farmers Market. Ready to enjoy some fun? Three-legged races, sack races, egg in a spoon race, water balloon toss, watermelon eating contest, local storyteller and much more. The vendors at the market will be there to join in on the fun as well! Don't worry if you think it will be too hot we will have a tent to cool off in and some free water!
Gas City Concerts in the Park Presents Sidewalk Prophets - Jun 25, 7pm, at Gas City Park. This is a FREE concert brought to you by the Gas City Concerts in the Park committee.
Stranger Things Painting Party - Jun 28, 6-8pm, at uPaint Pottery Studio, 3113 W Smith Valley Rd, Suite D. Join us with your friends for a fun evening of trivia, refreshments and painting! Regular studio pricing applies. Grab a group of friends and join us for a night of fun!
Freedom Festival - Jun 29, 12pm-1030pm, at Craig Park. As Greenwood’s marquee community event, Freedom Festival draws more than 50,000 people to Craig Park every summer to celebrate the American Spirit. Held on the last Saturday in June, the festivities include a parade, local food, beer and craft vendors, and a kids zone. Indiana's best fireworks show concludes the evening.
89th annual Marion County Fair - Jun 21-30, 5-11pm, at the Marion County Fairgrounds. The ?Marion County Fair is back for its 89th year and invites fairgoers to enjoy a wide variety of special features, events, acts and more! The 2019 fair showcases different attractions including fair food, Dino-ROAR (interactive & educational dinosaur show & exhibit), pageants, talent shows, First Bite Fishing Tank, Grandstands events, Elite Performance K9 Frisbee Dogs, Bear Hollow Chainsaw Wood Carvers, Princesses & Superheroes, a petting zoo and much more! ?Hundreds of Marion County youth showcase their talents through 4-H to celebrate Marion County’s agricultural heritage in categories including fashion, photography, crafts, and animals.
Festival Dia De La Familia - Jun 30, 12-11pm, at Military Park, 601 W New York St. Welcome to FAMILIA FEST! Indiana's largest recurring annual festival celebrating the best in Latin Foods, Music, and Culture! The event is Family Friendly and 100% FREE admission for all! Live Music stage featuring top local, regional, and national Latin acts throughout the day. Food vendors selling traditional foods and delicious treats from Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Columbia, and many other Latin regions! A special "Kids Area" with fun games, bounce houses, climbing wall, and much more! And many other vendors selling fun toys, games, face-painting, and much more. Beer garden featuring the best Mexican beers, for adults.
Tuesday on the Trail Nature Walk - Jun 25, 6-7pm, at the Haan Museum of Indiana Art. Get a closer look at nature as a guide leads you on an educational walk along our Nature Trail. The trail is about a mile long loop in the Museum’s three acre woods making it feel very much like a wilderness experience in the middle of town. Meet at the Nature Trail Entrance located at the south side of the Carriage house just off the parking lot. Fee: FREE
Trippin Billies (Dave Matthews Tribute Band) - Jun 29, 5-9pm, at the Cedar Creek Winery. Join Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery for their popular Drink at the Creek Concert Series. The June 29th Drink at the Creek Concert kicks off with Combo Nation at 5 pm. Trippin Billies, a Dave Matthews tribute band, takes the stage at 7 pm. Bringing fans the music of The Dave Matthews Band for close to twenty years, Trippin’ Billies has become the gold standard for tribute bands. Based out of Chicago, the Billies have toured extensively throughout the U.S. performing at many of the same theaters Dave himself once graced. Tickets are $10 per person; kids ages 12 and under are FREE.
Stranger Things Painting Party - Jun 28, 6-8pm, at uPaint Pottery Studio, 1820 East Main St. oin us with your friends for a fun evening of trivia, refreshments and painting! Regular studio pricing applies. Grab a group of friends and join us for a night of fun!
Jay County Truck, Tractor & Farm Tractor Pull - Jun 29, 4-1030pm, at the Jay County Fairgrounds. Entry Sign-in & Scales Begins at 4:30 pm • Pulling Begins 6 pm, Grand Stands Admission is FREE • $10 per Adult pit pass • Drivers FREE with Paid Class Entry • $5 per Child pit pass for kids aged 6-12 • Free pit pass for kids aged 6 and under Delicious BBQ Food Concessions available on site to enjoy!
Richmond Shakespeare Festival - Jun 21 - Jul 6, at Whitewater Gorge Park. Richmond Shakespeare Festival announces its 2019 Season featuring Hamlet and The Tempest as a dynamic pairing in rotating repertory, the productions will be created by a brilliant cast and crew of AEA and non-AEA professionals, college-age interns, and volunteers sourced from as nearby as Richmond, and Indianapolis, and as far away as Utah, Maine and New York. Leading this company is Producing Artistic Director, Patrick Flick, also Executive Director of the international Shakespeare Theatre Association. Come see some of the only Shakespeare being produced right here in beautiful Wayne County.
Space Exploration Summer Camp - Jun 24-28 at the Joseph Moore Museum. Join us for a fun week of hands-on activities, fun games, and planetarium exploration! Budding astronauts will learn about rockets, the planets, experience a way to safely look at the sun, and more. Camp runs June 24th - 28th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. The camp is designed for kids entering kindergarten through 2nd grade. The camp fee is $120/child for the week.
Larry Cat in Space Movie - Jun 29-30, 1-4pm, at Earlham College Joseph Moore Museum. "Take off on a lunar adventure with the curious stowaway cat Larry! This 30-minute full dome planetarium film will take you on an adventure through space to learn about our moon. The film is fun for children of all ages, especially kids 3-6 years old. Tickets are $5/person. "
Southern Indiana
Limestone Heritage Festival - Jun 28-29 at Downtown Bedford. Makes me think of this song
Afternoon Dessert Cruise on Patoka Lake - Jun 30, 2-4pm, at Patoka Lake Marina. An afternoon on the lake aboard our climate controlled tour boat, the Patoka Pride, with desserts and a cash bar is a perfect way to end the month of June. Don't let the summer pass by without getting out on the water and enjoying time with friends or family. Cruise sets sail at 2p from Patoka Lake Marina for two hours. Cost is $30/person and this event is family friendly. Ticket includes dessert and two-hour cruise. Beverages are available for purchase at the bar on the boat.
The Capitol Ball - Jun 29, 7-10pm, at Corydon Capitol State Historic Site. If you've ever want to dance like they do in Jane Austen movies or perhaps find your Mr. Darcy, this is the event for you! The Capitol Ball is an elegant evening of period dancing. You'll learn dances that were popular in early America during the time Corydon was the state capitol of Indiana (1816-1825). No dance experience or talent is necessary...there will be a dance caller telling you the moves and each dance is taught beforehand. The Ball features live music by Celtic band Keltricity and delicious food and drinks. Tickets are $15/person or $25/couple (bring a friend and save!). Historic dress is encouraged but not required. Free dance practice sessions will be held in weeks leading up to the ball for those wishing for some extra practice before the Ball.
Sunday Concert Series: The Rigby's - Jun 30, 130-530pm, at Turtle Run Winery. Join us for the Rigby's, perhaps the best Beatles dedication band out there. Sure, they'll mix in a little of Paul, Ringo, George and the other Beatles singles. These guys really make you think the Beatles are up there strumming their guitars. They are really, really good and very authentic! Our concerts are free and they are family friendly
Here I Grew Up (World Premiere Musical) - Jun 28-29, 7pm, at the Lincoln Amphitheatre. Here I Grew Up, a brand new original musical production, celebrates Abraham Lincoln and the community that helped shape his character. This honest and emotionally -charged story of Lincoln’s time in southern Indiana honors the pioneers who played an integral part in his formative years, helping to nurture his work ethic and desire to learn. With all new songs, lively dances, and a unique perspective on Lincoln’s life, Here I Grew Up is certain to entertain your whole family!
Park-inn Movies: A Wrinkle in Time - Jun 28, 930-1130pm, at the Clifty Inn. Bring your blanket to the lawn overlooking the Ohio River (behind Clifty Inn). Admission is free to Inn Guests, Campground Guests and with paid admission to Clifty Falls State Park. (Weather Permitting).
Cheers to Pallet Painting - Jun 29, 6-730pm, at the West Baden Springs Hotel. Unwind with a few glasses of wine and unlock your artistic side as an experienced artist works with you to craft a unique creation. Hand-crafted pallets are the perfect rustic accent to any home décor, and you’ll have your own pallet to take home and display — decorated just as you like it.
ONGOING EVENTS
Northwest Indiana
Chesterton's European Market - Saturdays May through October at Third St and Broadway, Downtown Chesterton. An outdoor family/artisanal market held in historic downtown Chesterton from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Gary Southshore Railcats at U.S. Steel Yard - Various days at US Steel Yard. A day at U.S. Steel yard is non-stop fun, and that's even without the baseball! The RailCats promise a wide array of laugh-out-loud between inning entertainment, great giveaways , jaw-dropping fireworks and a family-first, kid-friendly atmosphere!
Miller Woods Hike Sundays - Every Sunday at Miller Woods. The hike starts at the National Lakeshore's Paul H. Douglas Center and travels through varied habitats including rare and beautiful black oak savanna and offers incredible views of Lake Michigan and Chicago. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and insect repellent. This hike is offered every Sunday from 1:30 to 3:30pm.
Summer Sundown Music Series - Sundays May through August. Bring the lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy Sunday evenings listening to a different musical artist each week. Each Sunday evening you will find yourself at a different park with new musical artist. Check online to see where and who will be appearing!
Michigan City Municipal Band Concerts - Thursdays in June, July, and August, at the Washington Park Guy Foreman Amphitheater. Experience free live musical performances under the stars near the shores of Lake Michigan in Washington Park. Seating available or bring your own chair. June-August, Thursdays 7:30pm.
Market on the Square - Fridays June through August, 3-9pm, at Founders Square. There will be over 20 vendors selling unique crafts, fresh produce, honey, flowers, breads and jams. Plus local food vendors selling food. Bands from the region will begin at 6. Then to top off the evening we will have a family movie at dusk.
Keepers of the Fire: The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi - April 2019 to January 2020 at The History Museum. The rich history, culture, and art of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi is shared in this vibrant exhibit about the thriving community. Through interviews and oral histories, sculpture and beadwork, art and artifacts, the exhibit immerses visitors in the traditions and teachings of the Pokagon Band.
South Bend Cubs at Four Winds Field - Various days at Four Winds Field. The South Bend Cubs are the Class A minor league affiliate of the World Series Champion Chicago Cubs. Over the past 30 seasons, the team has won five Midwest League titles and has captured 12 division titles. In 2015 the team was named Ballpark Digest's Team of the Year and received the John H. Johnson President's Award, the highest award in minor league baseball.
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show - May 4th 2019 to May 2nd 2020, 6-9pm, at the DoubleTree by Hilton. America’s largest interactive murder mystery dinner show! The Dinner Detective provides a hilarious evening of murder mystery, a 4-course meal, and a prize package for the top sleuth. Just beware, the killer might be sitting right next to you!
Northeast Indiana
Fort Wayne TinCaps at Parkview Field - Various days at Parkview Field. The TinCaps are entering their 10th season at Parkview Field, which has been rated as Minor League Baseball's No. 1 Ballpark Experience four consecutive years.
Faces of Middlebury - May 17th to October 4th throughout Middlebury. Grab your cameras and the map to locate each “face of Middlebury” and insert your face for the perfect picture. Free maps are available at local businesses and organizations. Post your pics on Middlebury Then & Now’s Facebook page or on Instagram using #facesofmiddlebury. Can you find all of them, up to 30 "faces"?
Gangsters, Saloons and Buggies on Roofs Guided Tour - May 29th to September 25th at the Downtown Middlebury library. You wouldn't know Middlebury had a rough-and-tumble past, but behind today's modern facades lie tales of small-town mischief, hoods on the lam and possible mysterious passageways. Get the inside story and secrets from a local with this tour of downtown. Tours are offered at 10am every Wednesday and at 630pm the first Tuesday of each month. Walking tour is approximately 1 hour. Allow time after the tour to visit the unique shops and restaurants in the area. $5 Group tours are available by advanced reservation (call 574.825.5601)
Giant Toadstools and the World's Fair Guided Walking Tour - May 30th to September 26th at the Krider World's Fair Garden. Enjoy a guided tour through living history! The Krider family of Middlebury once captured the imagination of the world. This tour of the garden that bears their name opens a window to the family's nursery at the height of its creative powers. The beauty will take your breath away, just as it did at the Chicago World's Fair in 1933. Tours are offered at 10am every Thursday and at 630pm the first Tuesday of each month. Walking tour is approximately 1 hour. Allow time after the tour to visit the museum, unique shops and restaurants in the area. $5 Group tours are available by advanced reservation (call 574.825.5601)
A Simple Sanctuary, the new musical - March 28th to October 31st at the Blue Gate Theatre. She prayed the day would never come, but when her past comes calling, Melissa James has no choice but to flee. Pursued and living on the run, she finds desperate sanctuary and surprising friendship in Amish country. Part suspense, part romance, A Simple Sanctuary is a compelling story of love tested, the cost of freedom, and the solace found in true community.
Shipshewana Flea Market - Tuesdays and Wednesdays from May through September, 8am-4pm, at the Shipshewana Auction. Nearly 700 open-air booths on 40 acres await you at the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market. Food courts, restrooms, scooter rentals and rest areas are on site. Open rain or shine. Also open for Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, and new weekend markets on August 16-17 (MotheDaughter Days). Antique Auctions are every Wednesday inside the Antique & Miscellaneous building.
Central Indiana
Kroger Symphony on the Prairie - Saturdays and Sundays at Conner Prairie. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's summer series provides music from classical, pop, and rock genres from mid-June through Labor Day weekend. See performance schedule online indianapolissymphony.org
Hot Wheels: Race to Win - May 18th to July 28th at The Childrens Museum of Indianapolis. Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines and hold on tight as we open our Hot Wheels: Race to Win exhibit celebrating speed, safety, design, and power. Get revved up for the special performances, activities, and the occasional pit stop.
Treasures of Ancient Greece exhibit - Jun 15 to Jan 5 at The Childrens Museum of Indianapolis. This once-in-a-lifetime immersive exhibition brings to Indianapolis more than 150 ancient objects and artifacts, many of which have never been seen outside of Greece. The ancient Greeks revered the human body, and many of the depictions are nude. Featured are bronze and marble statues, gold jewelry and funerary objects, exquisite pottery, artifacts of the world’s first democracy, and an extraordinary replica of the Antikythera Mechanism, known as the world’s first computer.
Mind Tripping Show - March 1st to December 28th, 8:30-10PM at the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel and Suites. Mind Tripping: a Comedy with a Psychological Twist is an interactive show by Christian & Katalina, the #1 Husband and Wife Comedy Mind Reading Act in the Nation. Be a part of a mind-bending, reality-twisting interactive theatrical show. Think Candid Camera meets the Twilight Zone. Be prepared to have your perceptions challenged and your expectations turned upside down
Naturally Inspired Art Exhibition - May 24th to August 21st at The Indianapolis Zoo. After the paintings have dried and been professionally framed by The Great Frame Up Downtown, they are displayed for the summer in the Schaefer Rotunda at White River Gardens. Plus, you also get to enjoy the works of some of our more artistically inclined animals. Who knows — you may see a penguin Picasso, a walrus Warhol, an elephant Escher and many others! The Naturally Inspired Art Show presented by The Great Frame Up Downtown is included with Zoo admission.
Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol Adventure Play - February 23 to July 28th at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. The hero pups of Adventure Bay are coming to The Children’s Museum, and they need your help. It’s time to run some rescue missions, as we work together to overcome challenges and help everyone in Adventure Bay. Enter the Lookout. Save the Day in Adventure Bay. Be a Helping Hero on Jake’s Mountain.
The National Bank of Indianapolis Summer Nights Film Series - Various days June-August, at The Amphitheater. You can watch movies under the stars every weekend at Newfields. Doors open at 7 pm, when you can enjoy a picnic dinner, music, and activities, followed by that night’s movie, which will begin when twilight turns to night (usually 9:30 pm). Over the summer, over 20 movies will be shown—everything from black-and-white classics to modern blockbusters. All you need is a picnic (with non-alcoholic beverages only), chairs (for the back row of each tier), and blankets (in case the chair row is full). You will also want sunscreen and bugspray. No alcohol, pets, candles taller than 12 inches, or knives permitted. And if you want to travel light with just a chair and blanket, concessions will be available to purchase. Check out discovernewfields.org/summer-nights-2019 to see available films and to purchase tickets once they are available.
Zoolapalooza Concert Series - Fridays in June and July, 530-830pm, at the Indianapolis Zoo. Under the Bicentennial Pavilion, this incredibly fun night out is a great way to kick off summer weekends on Friday evenings with terrific live music. Concerts are free for members and included with Zoo admission, so you can play all day and dance all night! Seating under the Bicentennial Pavilion includes open tables on a first-come, first-serve basis
First Friday Kokomo - First Friday of every month, 530-9pm, at Downtown Kokomo. Activities include art, music, food, local vendors, shops, entertainment, kid's activities & much more! Visit their Facebook page for monthly themes and schedule of all activities!
Kokomo Jackrabbits at Kokomo Municipal Stadium - Various days at the Kokomo Municipal Stadium. Enjoy a day at the ballpark! The Kokomo Jackrabbits baseball team are members of the summer collegiate Prospect League. Games are held late May through early August and feature fun themes and giveaways. Lawn and stadium seating available, starting at $8.
Kokomo Free Summer Concert Series - Fridays in June, 7-10pm, at the Kokomo Arts Pavilion in Foster Park. Kokomo's Free Summer Concert Series features nationally-known bands and musicians. All concerts are free! Many concerts will also feature food vendors and kid's activities in addition to great live music! Outdoor seating; bring lawn chairs. Visit website to see full list of bands and concerts. June 22 - HOG Fest featuring Allman Betts Band
Karl Martz and the Legacy of IU Ceramics - May 4th to July 27th, 1-4pm, at the Haan Museum of Indiana Art. Martz’s influence spread throughout Indiana and beyond through the ceramics program that he established at IU in 1945, and through his students. Many of Martz’s students went on to teach at universities, and others established successful careers as independent ceramic artists. The exhibition features works by Karl Martz, faculty that taught (or still teach) in the IU Ceramics Department, and students who went on to establish successful careers in ceramics.
Summer Story Hour - Mondays, 10-11am, at the Physical Building of the Joseph Moore Museum. Join us each Monday in June and July at 10am for a special hour of stories! Each week will feature a different book about nature or science with a corresponding craft or activity. All ages are welcome and stories are chosen particularly for children in preschool - first grade.
Southern Indiana
Wildlife Cruises on Patoka Lake - Wednesdays May through October at the Patoka Lake Marina. Not just a boat ride: cruise the second largest lake in Indiana upon a climate controlled tour boat to search for osprey, eagles, blue herons, loons and other wildlife. Two hour cruises embark EVERY WEDNESDAY at 10am beginning in May and continuing through October. Voyagers are encouraged to capture on camera baby osprey in their nests, an eagle in flight, and busy beavers as the boat passes by.
Wine Cruises on Patoka Lake - Every other Friday starting June 7th, 730-930pm, at the Patoka Lake Marina. Sip wine paired with hors d'oeuvres/desserts while enjoying the sunset on Patoka Lake on our 60 person tour boat! Enjoy 5-7 tastings of wine from a featured Indiana winery, and choose 2 glasses of your favorite to enjoy after the tasting portion. Bottles of wine available for purchase as well as additional glasses. Call (812) 685-2203 to reserve your spot today! Only $50/person or $98/couple. Visit our website to view the winery lineup.
Snow White and the Prince - May 25th to June 29th, at 9am, at The Derby Dinner Playhouse. Children's Musical Theatre suitable for ages 3 to 12. Join Snow White on a comical adventure with her prince, and all seven of those silly dwarves, in this vibrant new musical. A clever re-telling of the classic fairy tale that is sure to please even the most devoted Disney fans! Price: Breakfast – $17.00; Lunch – $22.00 Breakfast 9:00 A.M. Show 10:00 A.M. Lunch 12:00 P.M. Show 1:15 P.M.
The Savannah Sipping Society - May 22nd to June 30th, 6-10pm, at the Derby Dinner Playhouse. From the authors of “The Dixie Swim Club” comes a laugh-a-minute comedy about four Southern women, all needing to escape their day-to-day routines, drawn together by fate—and an impromptu happy hour. Ticket price includes dinner, show, tax & parking. AAA discount available.
Floyds Knobs Farmers Market - Saturdays May through October at 400 Block Laffollette Station. Floyds Knobs Farmers Market Opening May 11 - October 26 Every Saturday from 8:30 am to 1 pm. Were an Indiana Grown Market and host a variety of Great Events throughout Season.
The Art of the Monon - April 1st to August 31st, 10am-4pm at the French Lick West Baden Museum. The Monon was Indiana’s railroad and touched every town in Orange County. See the Monon paintings of renowned railroad artist Howard Fogg and other rare Monon items.
Dubois County Bombers at League Stadium - Various days at the League Stadium. League Stadium was home to the Rockford Peaches in the hit movie A League of Their Own. The vintage signage, scoreboard, and atmosphere remain. The Bombers play in vintage-inspired uniforms - pants are knickered, stirrups are worn. The crack of a wood bat against a baseball resounds through the stadium. You may hear Who’s on First over the audio. We even have our own Peaches at the games keeping everything in the stadium rolling, while our coaches and players keep it exciting on the field.
Rock on Rising Sun - April 10th to September 30th on Main Street. Search and re-hide painted rocks hidden within the City of Rising Sun city limits. Spearheaded by a local resident, thousands of rocks are painted throughout the season for kids of all ages to find and re-hide. Participants are encouraged to paint their own creations and hide within the city limits. Photos of found rocks are asked to be uploaded to the Rock on Rising Sun Facebook page.
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Comprehensive Guide to Desert Trip Weekend 2

This entire guide (with updates) is available here:
https://musicfestivalguy.com/
Questions, Comments & Feedback are welcome!
EDIT: FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST BRING A BANDANNA Totally forgot to mention this, bandannas and/or painters masks are REQUIRED if you don't want to cough up black crap for a week. At the very least, put it over your face while you walk out, all the dust kicked up by the herd of people leaving wrecks havoc on your respiratory system. I used one, coughed a little on Monday, back to normal by Tuesday.
EDIT 2: As tayyylooor pointed out, the Northern/Stage Right side of GA is MUCH less dense with people. Everyone stays on the Southern/Stage Left side because it's closer to the exits. Apparently bathrooms are less crowded there too. Take a look at the arial photo posted today: http://imgur.com/a/gs7bV PROOF: You can visibly see the far side of GA (right side looking at the photo, left side if you're facing the stage) is less crowded.
I wanted to go into more detail on my experience, provide some tips and tricks, as well as compile some of the information I’ve read on this subreddit. I’ll add/amend anything I’ve said with your comments, if any of you have additional insight.
I am a 10-year Coachella festival veteran. If you’ve been to Coachella multiple years, you probably don’t need to read all of this - the security is really similar only far more relaxed because of the older crowd. The layout/footprint of the entrance, terrace, and craft beer barn area is the exact same. The map they posted is somewhat accurate for the rest of the footprint.
Here’s a festival map, updated with some unlisted info and tips: http://i.imgur.com/RPQ94uV.png
For those interested, Here’s an album of photos http://imgur.com/a/WmURO
Here’s some GIFs http://imgur.com/a/Taq12
INBOUND SHUTTLES – Always hit or miss depending on the location’s popularity. I would recommend the Park and Ride locations, especially if they’re within a reasonable distance. We used the #10, Agua Caliente Casino line. There were so many busses lined up, we parked at 2, 4:45, and 3:30pm (Fri/Sat/Sun respectively) and arrived at the festival with plenty of time to grab food/beer and a spot before the music started (45min average shuttle travel time, Agua Caliente was only 5min from where we stayed).
SHUTTLES HOME - Each day, we walked quickly towards the shuttles after the 1st or 2nd post-encore song (pro tip – check set lists online for W1, it’ll likely be the same sets). We literally walked onto shuttles and left immediately. There was lots of traffic getting out on Friday (maybe 1hr total travel time back to agua caliente) but as the weekend progressed, the transportation in and out was much more smooth. I’d like to assume they’ll be more on point Weekend 2, but who knows if it’s all the same staff or not.
SECURITY – By all accounts security was super relaxed Friday & Saturday. Metal Detectors and bag inspections, no pat downs. If you stick to the lines moving fast, keep any non-metal goods/party favors in your pocket or shoe, you’re fine. We ran into a little trouble on Sunday, more of the guards on the outskirt lanes were thoroughly searching bags & confiscating any paraphernalia (I didn't see any arrests/ticketing, just confiscation). Just be smart, you can always switch security lanes before getting up there if they’re checking bags. But never give them a reason to check further. I brought in a flask of Jamison, a small camera with extra zoom lens, and plenty of goodies each day. I put my stuff in a Ziplock baggie and safety pin it to the inside of my shorts/zipper area. But I’m also paranoid and it was completely unnecessary because of no pat-downs. Anything else I didn’t want them to see, I put at the bottom of my camelpak, and piled stuff on top. Open all the zippers and hang the empty camelpak bladder out of the pocket.
Pro tip – if they give you problems with something you're trying to bring in, just agree with them and say you’ll take it back to your campsite. Then just try going through a different line, out of sight from where you first tried.
I never got more than a quick glance, even on Sunday. They’re probably trying to make a quota, and step up their game by the last day. Weekend 2 could be more intense, depending on how much money the local PD is hoping to squeeze out of ticketing people. But overall, security was more interested in confiscating stuff, rather than kicking anyone out. I saw plenty of dead heads and hippies tripping on much harder stuff with nobody harassing them…it seems like in GA, anything goes. Read my “grandstands” section for more on the G2 reserved area I had access to.
CAMERAS – I saw several people with GA passes and DSLR’s with zoom lenses. I was able to get some excellent shots from my grandstands seat, using the empty seats next to me for stability. Put your equipment in the bottom of a bag and cover it with a shirt or something. I used the water bladder pocket of my Camelpak, hung the empty bladder out of the pocket, they never looked past it. There will be security lines with extreme guards that look through everything. Look for lines moving fast with people that have bags, have all your pockets open and you’ll likely pass right through with a quick “just-for-show” search. There are metal detectors, but they weren’t doing pat-downs, so as long as your goodies aren’t hidden in something metal, just keep it in your pants.
WRISTBANDS/SCALPING/SNEAKING – I unfortunately had an extra grandstands ($1000) pass I was unable to sell, due to the ticket fiasco. My girlfriend couldn’t go due to a family medical situation, and the friends I shared an AirBnB with had GA passes. So instead of selling my extra pass to a scalper for ~$200 (one person in my reserved row paid $149, 2 days before the event for the same ticket I paid $1000 for during regular sale) I used it as a place to rest my backpack.
Pro tip - if you’re in a similar situation – don’t tighten the wristband too much. You could easily trade passes with friends. There's no ID checks, and they never scan the barcodes on the lanyards. Lots of methods for those brazen enough to try and sneak into reserved sections.
GRANDSTANDS - Grandstand seating is different, and pretty lame if you’re trying to smoke. Honestly if you’re doing any drugs, I’d recommend doing them privately in the plentiful trailer bathrooms, or just about anywhere in GA that’s not in direct view of posted security. Some will be lax but do not bet on it, there was one young security guard in the middle of the GA standing area that did nothing about all the joints being smoked around him. I see other guards patrolling and confiscating things in busy, better lit areas. Just be vigilant and look around you before lighting up. By Sunday, security was WAY tighter and there seemed to be more security everywhere. The Reserved Standing area is literally swimming with security, not your typical blue shirt guys, but tons of white shirt guys trying to catch anyone sneaking into the reserved floor seating areas.
DROOGS – Like I said in the Security section, keep them in something non-metal. Pro tip - use a Ziplock baggie safety pinned to the inside of your pants zipper. I've never had my crotch grabbed by security, even when they're doing through pat downs.
IMPORTANT BE VERY CAREFUL SMOKING IN THE RESERVED SEATING AREA. Some guys in the row in front of mine had gotten caught smoking and had their stuff confiscated. They assigned extra guards to our section, patrolling constantly. They even placed orange-shirt guys (not security, but they'll narc to security if they see anything) all along our aisle. I did the rest of my smoking in the GA section no problem. There’s PLENTY of open space, even towards the end of the night. Just don’t smoke where there’s lots of foot traffic, as eventually a group of security will pass by and see you. I smoked on the sides, middle, and back of the GA sections without a problem. I stuck to finding a spot along the dividing fences (which were great to use for stability filming & taking photos) and had no problems. In general, GA is where the party’s at.
FERRIS WHEEL - $8 per person, there’s a separate line for tickets and a separate line to get on. I was in a group of 3, which for some reason puts you in a quick line. I guess groups of 2 have their own line that’s usually long.
I advise that you either go on immediately first day (we did Friday at 3pm, there was no line at all) or during a set. We also went a 2nd time at night, during the Who. Long line for parties of 2, no line for our party of 3. For pretty much all things at the festival, there’s always shorter lines when someone is performing. Food/booze/merch, if there’s a song or two you don’t like (pro tip - look up their set lists from W1) that’s plenty of time. Leave during the songs you don’t like, have someone you know post up if you’ve got a good spot. The way the sections are separated, it’s really easier to find your way back to someone.
MERCH – Same rules as Coachella. Seems like more stuff sold out by Saturday than usual, maybe the older crowd buys more merch. Go early if you need something in a popular size. Or just wait for the music to start and the line dies down significantly. I went during the middle of Neil Young, there was ZERO line for merch. The G2 reserved seating merch booth had a limited selection, which was lame. I’m hearing the same for all of the reserved sections, only the main merch booth has everything.
Pics of the whole Merch wall here: http://imgur.com/a/myPw0
I’m sure some of the artists also have the merch available on their own websites. If you don’t want to bother with it at all, here’s Roger Water’s website for example: http://store.roger-waters.com
CAMPGROUNDS – Can’t say too much, I’ve camped all 10 years of attending Coachella. Stayed in an AirBnB for the first time this year and don’t think I can go back to camping. The experience was so much better being rested and clean. From what I saw, they’ve set up the camping center very much the same. Silent Disco dome area, general store, all the same. From the view of the ferris wheel, it looked like Lot 8 is RV’s, car camping is Lot 10 (correct me if I’m wrong). Overall it seemed like camping wasn’t sold out and I’ve heard the showers had very short lines. So compared to Coachella, camping at Desert Trip sounds way better.
VIP PARKING – I used shuttles, but heard VIP parking was clutch. You’ve got a separate exit, which probably makes leaving the festival much more smooth. Shuttles have their own path too, we only had traffic leaving on Friday, but for being 30min away, a 1hr journey back to the agua caliente stop wasn’t bad. Took ~45min on Sat/Sun.
DAY PARKING – From what I’ve heard, just as bad as Coachella. Sure, if you go in real early, getting in won’t be a problem. But leaving is always going to suck. I’d recommend VIP or shuttles, especially if you can grab a cheap shuttle pass on the current aftermarkets. USE THE PARK N RIDE LOCATIONS. So many more busses and quick to get on and leave, compared to what I’ve heard of some smaller stops.
BATHROOMS – SO MUCH BETTER THAN COACHELLA. Seriously, there were bathrooms seemingly everywhere, lots that aren’t listed accurately on the map, and far more air-conditioned trailer bathrooms than port-o-potties. I’ve heard the VIP experience also has good bathrooms, as expected. But I never had to use a port-o-potty even once (there were large sections of them that were largely unused). I’m sure this got worse just before and between sets, but it really felt like they wanted bathrooms to be a non-issue, given the older crowd. The reserved seating areas have their own bathrooms that (in G2) were a bit of a walk to the far corner. However, if you’re willing to walk, even on Sunday I found completely unused, brand-new, freezing cold trailer bathrooms in the back.
STAGE VIEWS – Let’s face it, the GA area for most people is too far back to really see any detail of the actual performers. They did a great job with making the best use of the gigantic screens. Bob Dylan refuses to let them film him on stage, so there’s just vintage footage on screen. But the rest all had unique stage setups and occasionally the massive screen behind them was used as a single, blown-up live shot of the performer. So there are moments where the whole view from the back of GA is truly a spectacle. Roger Waters in particular had by far the best use of the screens and stage. If you’ve seen him before, you’re still in for a treat. Brand-new visuals and really trippy use of surround sound throughout. Unless you’re in the very front of GA standing (which is packed tight) you won’t have a good view of the stage.
Pro tip - Bring binoculars if that’s a major concern, I saw several people with them. Even from my grandstands seat and with a zoom lens, the performers were barely visible in detail. Granted I was in the very back of the grandstands, but still, there is a ton of space in the standing GA area that you can #1 lean on a clean fence for support #2 see the main side screens really well and #3 see most of the huge screen behind the stage. Overall for the amount of people there I’d say they did a great job of making everything accessible and as visible as possible. There are screens in the back of the main bar and by the craft beer barn, so plenty of opportunities to still see everything while you’re grabbing food/drink.
SOUND/ISSUES – This wasn’t a problem by Sunday, but speed of sound and light need to be taken in consideration when it’s such a massive festival. The sync of the video and sound of the music was off somewhat during Friday/Saturday sets. I think they needed to delay the main side screens just enough so that the sound from the front could catch up. This was even worse when I stopped by the craft beer barn, you could hear an echo the delay was so bad. But that screen is the farthest from the live show, so it’s to be expected.
ADDITIONAL TIPS/TRICKS – One thing I haven’t heard many talk about is the WHITE FENCE SEPARATORS! The GA Seated & Standing areas are separated & walled off with ~4ft high white fences. There are additional “traffic lanes” that are also walled off within those different areas. These fences were GREAT to lean against to rest or stand against and watch the show. Even in the middle of the most crowded sets, there were open spots along all of the fences. Just be courteous to the people that have been there likely all day, make sure you’re not blocking anyone’s view by standing there. They were also excellent in being able to find each other after separating. Instead of a big open area trying to communicate which speaker number you’re near, you can meet at a fence corner or somewhere specific and it’s a breeze to get back. This was the biggest thing people were unprepared for, and was also the most helpful – portioned sections. The fence was also big enough to rest a drink on, so being hands-free to dance was great too.
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[Unresolved Disappearance] Robin Smith disappeared from Montana in 2008 and hasn't been seen since.

Robin Smith was last seen on September 2, 2008, near the Pine Grove Campground in West Rosebud, Montana. Robin Smith was currently living in Billings, Montana at the time of his disappearance.
Robin Smith was a 34 year old white male born in Walla Walla, Montana.
He was survived by his ex-wife, Karen Morrison. Sources I found state that Karen advised that Robin’s ex-girlfriend initially called Robin in missing but was not taken seriously by law enforcement.
Days after he was last seen, his vehicle was found at the Pine Grove Campground. What struck me the most was that Pine Grove Campground is an hour and 45 minute drive from his home in Billings.
It was reported (I’m not sure by whom) that Robin was headed to the mountains after losing his job at the casino.
The police changed Robin’s disappearance to “foul play” after reviewing strange evidence surrounding his vehicle and strange characters in his life. I could not find sources that expounded on either the vehicle or people in his life.
Finally, I would note that a man who identified himself as Robin Smith surfaced in Arkansas, after Robin's disappearance. This “Robin Smith” appeared speaking bible talk at a local church. Police responded and eventually released “Robin Smith”, determining that he had provided a false ID. His last name was Smith; however, his first name was not Robin.
Some speculate that that man was the real Robin Smith.
So: (1) Is this a case of foul play? Or did Robin lose his job and head to the mountain with the plan to commit suicide? Or, perhaps, did he head to the mountains to unwind and was a victim of nature? Or, did he use this as an opportunity to start a new life? (2) If it was foul play, what was the motivation? Drug debt? Love or jealousy (he’s survived by an ex-wife and ex-girlfriend)? Something we couldn’t predict? I wish we had more information regarding the vehicle and individuals in his life, as it sounds like that could provide further insight into his disappearance.
www.medium.com/@truesleuths/missing-robbin-smith-of-billings-montana-cd9a53ce4316 Billingsgazette.com/news/local/billings-man-reported-missing/article_5e6d8aa8-9c16-11de-87a1-001cc4c002e0.html
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Comprehensive Guide to Desert Trip Weekend 2

This entire guide (with updates) is available here:
https://musicfestivalguy.com/
Questions, Comments & Feedback are welcome!
EDIT: FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST BRING A BANDANNA Totally forgot to mention this, bandannas and/or painters masks are REQUIRED if you don't want to cough up black crap for a week. At the very least, put it over your face while you walk out, all the dust kicked up by the herd of people leaving wrecks havoc on your respiratory system. I used one, coughed a little on Monday, back to normal by Tuesday.
EDIT 2: As tayyylooor pointed out, the Northern/Stage Right side of GA is MUCH less dense with people. Everyone stays on the Southern/Stage Left side because it's closer to the exits. Apparently bathrooms are less crowded there too. Take a look at the arial photo posted today: http://imgur.com/a/gs7bV PROOF: You can visibly see the far side of GA (right side looking at the photo, left side if you're facing the stage) is less crowded.
I wanted to go into more detail on my experience, provide some tips and tricks, as well as compile some of the information I’ve read on this subreddit. I’ll add/amend anything I’ve said with your comments, if any of you have additional insight.
I am a 10-year Coachella festival veteran. If you’ve been to Coachella multiple years, you probably don’t need to read all of this - the security is really similar only far more relaxed because of the older crowd. The layout/footprint of the entrance, terrace, and craft beer barn area is the exact same. The map they posted is somewhat accurate for the rest of the footprint.
Here’s a festival map, updated with some unlisted info and tips: http://i.imgur.com/RPQ94uV.png
For those interested, Here’s an album of photos http://imgur.com/a/WmURO
Here’s some GIFs http://imgur.com/a/Taq12
INBOUND SHUTTLES – Always hit or miss depending on the location’s popularity. I would recommend the Park and Ride locations, especially if they’re within a reasonable distance. We used the #10, Agua Caliente Casino line. There were so many busses lined up, we parked at 2, 4:45, and 3:30pm (Fri/Sat/Sun respectively) and arrived at the festival with plenty of time to grab food/beer and a spot before the music started (45min average shuttle travel time, Agua Caliente was only 5min from where we stayed).
SHUTTLES HOME - Each day, we walked quickly towards the shuttles after the 1st or 2nd post-encore song (pro tip – check set lists online for W1, it’ll likely be the same sets). We literally walked onto shuttles and left immediately. There was lots of traffic getting out on Friday (maybe 1hr total travel time back to agua caliente) but as the weekend progressed, the transportation in and out was much more smooth. I’d like to assume they’ll be more on point Weekend 2, but who knows if it’s all the same staff or not.
SECURITY – By all accounts security was super relaxed Friday & Saturday. Metal Detectors and bag inspections, no pat downs. If you stick to the lines moving fast, keep any non-metal goods/party favors in your pocket or shoe, you’re fine. We ran into a little trouble on Sunday, more of the guards on the outskirt lanes were thoroughly searching bags & confiscating any paraphernalia (I didn't see any arrests/ticketing, just confiscation). Just be smart, you can always switch security lanes before getting up there if they’re checking bags. But never give them a reason to check further. I brought in a flask of Jamison, a small camera with extra zoom lens, and plenty of goodies each day. I put my stuff in a Ziplock baggie and safety pin it to the inside of my shorts/zipper area. But I’m also paranoid and it was completely unnecessary because of no pat-downs. Anything else I didn’t want them to see, I put at the bottom of my camelpak, and piled stuff on top. Open all the zippers and hang the empty camelpak bladder out of the pocket.
Pro tip – if they give you problems with something you're trying to bring in, just agree with them and say you’ll take it back to your campsite. Then just try going through a different line, out of sight from where you first tried.
I never got more than a quick glance, even on Sunday. They’re probably trying to make a quota, and step up their game by the last day. Weekend 2 could be more intense, depending on how much money the local PD is hoping to squeeze out of ticketing people. But overall, security was more interested in confiscating stuff, rather than kicking anyone out. I saw plenty of dead heads and hippies tripping on much harder stuff with nobody harassing them…it seems like in GA, anything goes. Read my “grandstands” section for more on the G2 reserved area I had access to.
CAMERAS – I saw several people with GA passes and DSLR’s with zoom lenses. I was able to get some excellent shots from my grandstands seat, using the empty seats next to me for stability. Put your equipment in the bottom of a bag and cover it with a shirt or something. I used the water bladder pocket of my Camelpak, hung the empty bladder out of the pocket, they never looked past it. There will be security lines with extreme guards that look through everything. Look for lines moving fast with people that have bags, have all your pockets open and you’ll likely pass right through with a quick “just-for-show” search. There are metal detectors, but they weren’t doing pat-downs, so as long as your goodies aren’t hidden in something metal, just keep it in your pants.
WRISTBANDS/SCALPING/SNEAKING – I unfortunately had an extra grandstands ($1000) pass I was unable to sell, due to the ticket fiasco. My girlfriend couldn’t go due to a family medical situation, and the friends I shared an AirBnB with had GA passes. So instead of selling my extra pass to a scalper for ~$200 (one person in my reserved row paid $149, 2 days before the event for the same ticket I paid $1000 for during regular sale) I used it as a place to rest my backpack.
Pro tip - if you’re in a similar situation – don’t tighten the wristband too much. You could easily trade passes with friends. There's no ID checks, and they never scan the barcodes on the lanyards. Lots of methods for those brazen enough to try and sneak into reserved sections.
GRANDSTANDS - Grandstand seating is different, and pretty lame if you’re trying to smoke. Honestly if you’re doing any drugs, I’d recommend doing them privately in the plentiful trailer bathrooms, or just about anywhere in GA that’s not in direct view of posted security. Some will be lax but do not bet on it, there was one young security guard in the middle of the GA standing area that did nothing about all the joints being smoked around him. I see other guards patrolling and confiscating things in busy, better lit areas. Just be vigilant and look around you before lighting up. By Sunday, security was WAY tighter and there seemed to be more security everywhere. The Reserved Standing area is literally swimming with security, not your typical blue shirt guys, but tons of white shirt guys trying to catch anyone sneaking into the reserved floor seating areas.
DROOGS – Like I said in the Security section, keep them in something non-metal. Pro tip - use a Ziplock baggie safety pinned to the inside of your pants zipper. I've never had my crotch grabbed by security, even when they're doing through pat downs.
IMPORTANT BE VERY CAREFUL SMOKING IN THE RESERVED SEATING AREA. Some guys in the row in front of mine had gotten caught smoking and had their stuff confiscated. They assigned extra guards to our section, patrolling constantly. They even placed orange-shirt guys (not security, but they'll narc to security if they see anything) all along our aisle. I did the rest of my smoking in the GA section no problem. There’s PLENTY of open space, even towards the end of the night. Just don’t smoke where there’s lots of foot traffic, as eventually a group of security will pass by and see you. I smoked on the sides, middle, and back of the GA sections without a problem. I stuck to finding a spot along the dividing fences (which were great to use for stability filming & taking photos) and had no problems. In general, GA is where the party’s at.
FERRIS WHEEL - $8 per person, there’s a separate line for tickets and a separate line to get on. I was in a group of 3, which for some reason puts you in a quick line. I guess groups of 2 have their own line that’s usually long.
I advise that you either go on immediately first day (we did Friday at 3pm, there was no line at all) or during a set. We also went a 2nd time at night, during the Who. Long line for parties of 2, no line for our party of 3. For pretty much all things at the festival, there’s always shorter lines when someone is performing. Food/booze/merch, if there’s a song or two you don’t like (pro tip - look up their set lists from W1) that’s plenty of time. Leave during the songs you don’t like, have someone you know post up if you’ve got a good spot. The way the sections are separated, it’s really easier to find your way back to someone.
MERCH – Same rules as Coachella. Seems like more stuff sold out by Saturday than usual, maybe the older crowd buys more merch. Go early if you need something in a popular size. Or just wait for the music to start and the line dies down significantly. I went during the middle of Neil Young, there was ZERO line for merch. The G2 reserved seating merch booth had a limited selection, which was lame. I’m hearing the same for all of the reserved sections, only the main merch booth has everything.
Pics of the whole Merch wall here: http://imgur.com/a/myPw0
I’m sure some of the artists also have the merch available on their own websites. If you don’t want to bother with it at all, here’s Roger Water’s website for example: http://store.roger-waters.com
CAMPGROUNDS – Can’t say too much, I’ve camped all 10 years of attending Coachella. Stayed in an AirBnB for the first time this year and don’t think I can go back to camping. The experience was so much better being rested and clean. From what I saw, they’ve set up the camping center very much the same. Silent Disco dome area, general store, all the same. From the view of the ferris wheel, it looked like Lot 8 is RV’s, car camping is Lot 10 (correct me if I’m wrong). Overall it seemed like camping wasn’t sold out and I’ve heard the showers had very short lines. So compared to Coachella, camping at Desert Trip sounds way better.
VIP PARKING – I used shuttles, but heard VIP parking was clutch. You’ve got a separate exit, which probably makes leaving the festival much more smooth. Shuttles have their own path too, we only had traffic leaving on Friday, but for being 30min away, a 1hr journey back to the agua caliente stop wasn’t bad. Took ~45min on Sat/Sun.
DAY PARKING – From what I’ve heard, just as bad as Coachella. Sure, if you go in real early, getting in won’t be a problem. But leaving is always going to suck. I’d recommend VIP or shuttles, especially if you can grab a cheap shuttle pass on the current aftermarkets. USE THE PARK N RIDE LOCATIONS. So many more busses and quick to get on and leave, compared to what I’ve heard of some smaller stops.
BATHROOMS – SO MUCH BETTER THAN COACHELLA. Seriously, there were bathrooms seemingly everywhere, lots that aren’t listed accurately on the map, and far more air-conditioned trailer bathrooms than port-o-potties. I’ve heard the VIP experience also has good bathrooms, as expected. But I never had to use a port-o-potty even once (there were large sections of them that were largely unused). I’m sure this got worse just before and between sets, but it really felt like they wanted bathrooms to be a non-issue, given the older crowd. The reserved seating areas have their own bathrooms that (in G2) were a bit of a walk to the far corner. However, if you’re willing to walk, even on Sunday I found completely unused, brand-new, freezing cold trailer bathrooms in the back.
STAGE VIEWS – Let’s face it, the GA area for most people is too far back to really see any detail of the actual performers. They did a great job with making the best use of the gigantic screens. Bob Dylan refuses to let them film him on stage, so there’s just vintage footage on screen. But the rest all had unique stage setups and occasionally the massive screen behind them was used as a single, blown-up live shot of the performer. So there are moments where the whole view from the back of GA is truly a spectacle. Roger Waters in particular had by far the best use of the screens and stage. If you’ve seen him before, you’re still in for a treat. Brand-new visuals and really trippy use of surround sound throughout. Unless you’re in the very front of GA standing (which is packed tight) you won’t have a good view of the stage.
Pro tip - Bring binoculars if that’s a major concern, I saw several people with them. Even from my grandstands seat and with a zoom lens, the performers were barely visible in detail. Granted I was in the very back of the grandstands, but still, there is a ton of space in the standing GA area that you can #1 lean on a clean fence for support #2 see the main side screens really well and #3 see most of the huge screen behind the stage. Overall for the amount of people there I’d say they did a great job of making everything accessible and as visible as possible. There are screens in the back of the main bar and by the craft beer barn, so plenty of opportunities to still see everything while you’re grabbing food/drink.
SOUND/ISSUES – This wasn’t a problem by Sunday, but speed of sound and light need to be taken in consideration when it’s such a massive festival. The sync of the video and sound of the music was off somewhat during Friday/Saturday sets. I think they needed to delay the main side screens just enough so that the sound from the front could catch up. This was even worse when I stopped by the craft beer barn, you could hear an echo the delay was so bad. But that screen is the farthest from the live show, so it’s to be expected.
ADDITIONAL TIPS/TRICKS – One thing I haven’t heard many talk about is the WHITE FENCE SEPARATORS! The GA Seated & Standing areas are separated & walled off with ~4ft high white fences. There are additional “traffic lanes” that are also walled off within those different areas. These fences were GREAT to lean against to rest or stand against and watch the show. Even in the middle of the most crowded sets, there were open spots along all of the fences. Just be courteous to the people that have been there likely all day, make sure you’re not blocking anyone’s view by standing there. They were also excellent in being able to find each other after separating. Instead of a big open area trying to communicate which speaker number you’re near, you can meet at a fence corner or somewhere specific and it’s a breeze to get back. This was the biggest thing people were unprepared for, and was also the most helpful – portioned sections. The fence was also big enough to rest a drink on, so being hands-free to dance was great too.
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Onekahokwe

My son has reached the age at which he can enjoy my stories. By now, his friends have gathered that I am “the guy” who wrote those books and Creepypastas that they have read and listened to on YouTube. Sometimes, when they are over the house, we’ll sit out around a bonfire in the backyard and share stories. Each time we do, it never fails that someone asks “Yeah, but do you have any true stories?”
True? Are you insinuating that my stories aren’t true? Well, for the most part they are not. There are a few that are mostly true, or based on true events; but I recently remembered one that is entirely true, and it still gives me the shivers. Let me digress a bit and properly set the background.
There are three types of campers. The first are the “glampers,” who drive around in their two-hundred-thousand dollar motor homes with king sized beds, satellite TV and internet access, and more televisions than are in my entire house. Then are the “campers,” who rent lots at campgrounds or state parks and sleep on the ground in tents telling themselves that, unlike the glampers, they are really roughing it. And that leaves the stone agers. My friends and I fall in that last category.
Our idea of camping was to drive out to the wilderness, pull off the side of the road, stuff as much as we could into our backpacks, and take off on foot up into the mountains. Give me a sleeping bag, a gun, a bottle of cheap whiskey, and a can of beans and I’m set for the weekend. That is how my friends and I spent most of our summer weekends in our younger years.
Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, the nearest place that we could find actual wilderness included a four hour drive to the foothills of the Appalachians in the Allegheny National forest. We would hit I- 90 right after work on Friday and drive east along the great lakes until we reached the outskirts of the forest, then plunge south into its heart. Our destination was the little town of Red House near the Seneca Nation Indian Reservation. It was a long, boring drive – especially after a hard day’s work – but our excitement would begin to grow when we spotted the first familiar landmark. Driving along the Allegheny River highway, it was impossible to miss the Kinzua Dam. Built for flood control and used to generate hydroelectric power, the one-hundred-eighty foot high concrete structure was massive and visible from miles away. It was, and still is, the largest dam east of the Mississippi River.
Passing the dam, we would go over a long bridge that crossed the man-made Allegheny Reservoir that had come to be known as Lake Perfidy – an interesting and fitting name, as you will soon find out. Red House was not far beyond that. On this particular occasion, our party consisted of myself and two friends: Mike and Rob. We reached an abandoned gas station – our “base camp” – shortly after nine o’clock. As usual, we packed our things and begin climbing into the Appalachian foothills. We were in a hurry to get to one of our favorite spots as soon as possible. It was freezing cold, even though it was the middle of August, and we still needed to locate some dry wood for a campfire.
Finding cut logs and kindling was never a problem, as that part of the forest underwent a constant process of selective logging. Trees were thinned out rather than clear-cut, allowing the logging companies to get their take while leaving a sustainable forest to repair itself. There was always some waste left over, and as soon as we dropped our packs and sleeping rolls, we went off hunting for chunks of wood. Another advantage of having the logging companies working out there was the network of primitive logging roads that they left behind. Narrow, flat, and paved with pressed sawdust and wood chips, the roads made great trails to follow. Theoretically, we could have used them to drive further up the mountain but a ranger had long ago warned us that they were dangerous. They twisted and turned without warning, were sometimes blocked by fallen trees, and if the weather was wet they tended to slide out from beneath your vehicle, potentially leaving you hanging from a mountain ledge. In addition to that, he told us stories about the local drunks who would use the roads at night to get from the bars in town out to their homes in order to avoid using surface roads, where they might run into the sheriff. Two vehicles trying to negotiate the same road, in opposite directions, with (at least) one drunk operator was a recipe for disaster.
Friday night was uneventful. We gathered some wood, got a fire started and laid out our sleeping rolls. We sat around the fire for an hour or so passing around a bottle of Echo Springs and talking about our plans for Saturday and then, exhausted, hit the hay.
Okay, the one downside of sleeping under the stars is the potential to wake up half-submerged in a puddle of water. Sure enough, it had rained overnight. Not enough of a downpour to wake any of us up, but enough to thoroughly soak our campsite. The coals from the previous evening’s fire were still sizzling. My sleeping bag, and my clothes, were soaked. First order of business was to get a roaring fire going and try to dry out and warm up. That done, we decided to head back to the truck and make a run for the reservation. Surely, we thought, there must be some type of general store where we could buy some tarps so that we would be prepared in case more rain should come on Saturday.
Although we had camped near the reservation for years, we had never actually been to the reservation. Driving in, we were all a bit anxious. We did not know what to expect. We had heard that the natives didn’t hold any fond feelings for “the white man.” I suppose that we half expected to find teepees and wigwams but instead found trailer parks and bingo halls. It was a thoroughly depressing place. Squalid living conditions and poverty oozed from every pore of the place. Maybe the white man really did screw these people over. They could always leave, though, right? Make their way out in the real world? I suppose it’s not that simple and I will never truly be able to understand. In our modern age, a reservation is just a place where a tribe has sovereignty to run their own government and enforce their own laws, even if contained entirely within another state. Hence, the bingo halls and casinos, which would be taxable or outlawed in the surrounding area. Of course, the prospect of gambling was not helping out the Seneca people. Big spenders did not often flock to little towns in the middle of nowhere.
We weren’t having much luck finding anything other than what I just described when we stumbled across an old man sitting out in front of one of the bingo halls. Tanned, high-cheeked, and sharp featured, the man was obviously an Indian – an Iroquois, actually. He was also clearly drunk. If we couldn’t tell by looking at him (which we could) then it was readily apparent by smelling him from ten feet away. Of course, we had heard the old clichés about lazy Indians living off the government’s teat while they spent their days lying around drinking. That isn’t really the case, though. In fact, this guy was just an alcoholic, plain and simple. He could just as easily have been a white, black, or Asian man sitting in the doorway of an abandoned building in downtown Cleveland.
Mike rolled down his window and called out to the man. “Hey dude! Is there a hardware store or something around here?”
The old Indian looked up and tried to focus on our truck. “Huh? What are you looking for?”
“A place we can buy some supplies. We’re looking for some canvas tarps – you know, to keep the rain off.”
“Oh,” the Indian nodded, “Campers, eh? If I were you I would count my blessings and just go home.”
“Not an option, man.”
“Let me think, then.”
We parked and got out of the truck. You could almost see the gears grinding away in the guy’s head. “Nope,” he finally said, “Can’t help you. But you should really leave. Full moon tonight.”
“We’re not the superstitious type, man.”
“Not superstition,” the Indian said shaking his head vigorously. “Fact. It is very dangerous for you to be here. Onekahokwe comes, if not tonight then tomorrow for sure.”
“Oh-ne what?”
“Onekahokwe.” He sounded it out as oh-NEEK-ah HOCK-way. “The water man.” It was obvious that he was itching to tell us the legend, and we had nothing else to do, so we sat down on the sidewalk next to him and he began speaking.
“In 1796, Pennsylvania gave Seneca Warchief Cornplanter fifteen-thousand acres of land in this valley as thanks for his support as protector of American families settling in the Allegheny River valley. In what would become the oldest treaty between the Indians and the whites, General George Washington granted the land to the Seneca tribe forever.
“The white man has a funny idea of forever, though. In 1965 they built the dam. It flooded the river valley, covering our ancestral land. Our homes, our farmland, the graves of our families. All of it, hundreds of feet below water. Our tribal leaders begged the government to stop the building of the dam, but in 1960 the president of the United States broke the longest standing treaty with Native Americans that ever existing. They claimed to have relocated our burial grounds further up the hillside but we do not believe them. Many of the graves remained, including that of Chief Cornplanter himself.
“The Seneca people still consider it a vile act of desecration. The whites simply referred to the man-made lake as the Allegheny Reservoir, but to the Seneca it has always been called Lake Perfidy – as a reminder of the treachery and deceit visited upon us by the U.S. government.”
Rob raised his eyebrows. “So where does aqua-man play into all of this?”
“Dude,” I interjected, “Have some respect. Can’t you see that he’s serious?”
The old Indian raised his hands, as if in surrender. “No, no. He is right to ask. That is the only way to understand.” He turned to face Rob. “The park rangers try to keep it secret, but divers inspecting the dam encountered a terrifying creature. It was ugly, fierce, and so threatening that they will only dive in cages now. We believe that was Onekahokwe. He protects our ancestors’ remains from being despoiled even more than they already have.”
“That’s just a rumor, though, right.” I didn’t know if Rob was making a statement or asking a question.
“No. It is the truth.”
I’ll admit that the hairs on the back of my neck were raised, but I still felt relieved. “Well, even if it was it won’t be a problem for us. We don’t plan on doing any swimming.”
“Does not matter.” The old Indian shook his head. “When there is a full moon, Onekahokwe walks on land. He comes for his sacrifice and to be worshipped. It would be best if you did not meet him.”
“Walks on land, eh?” Rob slapped his knees and stood up. “Well, I think we’re done here! Thanks for the story, man. I think we’ll take our chances, though.”
We all laughed nervously and then left the Indian to go back to the bottle that he had been hiding behind his back. We never did find any tarps, but (not surprisingly) the old man was able to direct us to a duty-free liquor store where we could replenish our supply of whiskey.
While we had no trouble believing the Indian’s story about how the government reneged on their land treaty, we drew the line at the story of the fish man. Our interest having been piqued, though, we took a ride up to the dam to see if the visitor center was open, figuring that we might be able to find some brochures or some other sources of information about Kinzua’s history. We lucked out and, despite the previous night’s rain, the gate to the causeway over the dam was open and we were able to walk out to the small blockhouse at the end of the spillway. There was a park ranger there and we started to shoot the shit with him, telling him about the old Indian and his story.
The officer assured us that the divers from the Army Corp of Engineers did not use cages and had never spotted any “fish creatures.” He said that they had run into some very large catfish and muskellunge. The muskie grew up to eight feet long had some pretty wicked teeth, but they stayed away from the divers and were not enough of a danger to warrant using a diving cage. He also told us that unfortunately, what the old Indian had said about the U.S. government screwing them over was entirely true, right down to the tidbit about there still being some graves that never got relocated. The ranger excused himself for a minute and returned holding a pair of binoculars. One by one, he directed our attention to areas where we could glimpse the remains of the town of Corydon breaking the water’s surface. A church steeple, the roofline of an old building and some brush – the latter which he said were the tops of trees. If you were to take a boat over to that area, you would be able to see the trees’ entire canopies below the surface. More evidence of prior human settlement appeared during periods of drought.
An entire submerged town, sort of like Atlantis. Creepy, but certainly nothing as hair-raising as fishmen.
Having spent the morning listening to the old legend about the valley that we had camped in numerous times before, we were happy to see that the overcast sky was clearing. Perhaps we didn’t need any tarps after all. We returned to camp and spent the afternoon and early evening hiking in the mountains, making a side trip to bring some more large logs back to camp, which we set around the fire to dry out so that we could use them later that night. After dinner, we washed up our kits in a small creek and set to drinking. Once thoroughly drunk, we pulled out our guns for some target practice. Alcohol and guns – a logical combination, right? Fortunately for us, there were never any problems.
After a while, we had settled down and were sitting around the fire waxing nostalgic about previous trips and making plans for future weekends, when we heard an engine revving up nearby. We were about one hundred yards into the woods off the nearest logging road, yet we could see headlights glimmering through the thick forest. Before we had time to realize what was going on, the headlights were speeding past us. The sound of the engine was louder and we could hear the vehicle’s tires skidding on the wet sawdust road. Within seconds, its taillights winked out as it turned a corner.
Eyes wide, Rob exclaimed “Must be one of the locals heading home from the bars.”
“Yeah but… Jesus! He was moving too fast even for dry roads.”
“I’m sure that he’s an old pro,” I said. “Anyway, no skin off our noses.” And so we went back to our business of drinking and bullshitting, growing tired and lying back on our (still squishy) sleeping bags. After what was probably half an hour, we heard the sound of twigs snapping nearby, as if something was walking toward us through the forest undergrowth. Adrenaline surging, we instantly snapped out of our stupor and sat up straight. Something was out there. Looking into the woods in the direction of the sounds, we could see a glowing pair of eyes. It had to be a bear!
There were plenty of black bears in the area, and we had run across more than a few in the time we spent in that forest. One bear in your camp is one bear too many. The bears in the area only ran between ninety and one-hundred fifty pounds, but I use the word “only” very loosely. They have those big, sharp, pointy teeth and claws, you know. The old myth is to hang your food up in a tree to keep the bears away. Well… Bears are very good climbers, and it just becomes a big bear-piñata, so that never really worked. We found that tightly sealed plastic bags work better – even for garbage. Nevertheless, the bears in the area are a bit too familiar with humans and get curious sometimes. Usually making a lot of noise was enough to scare them off, so we tried that this time but the bear answered back.
“Hey! Anybody out there?”
Wary of the late night visitor, Rob already had a hand on his gun. “Yeah. Who’s asking?”
A young guy, maybe early twenties, emerged from the woods. He must have noticed the gun because his hands were raised. “I don’t want any trouble guys. I saw your campfire when I passed by.”
Still on the defensive, Rob asked, “So what? Are you Smoky the Bear?”
“No, man. I was hoping that you could help me out.”
“With what?” As the guy stepped into the light from our campfire, we could see that he was pretty banged up – forehead and left arm bleeding – and that he was limping a little.
“I, uh...” he started sheepishly, “I had a little accident. I was going a bit too fast and flipped my truck up the way.”
“Oh, so that was you!” I said.
“Yeah. It’s slippery out tonight. So, do you guys think that you could help me flip it back on its tires? It’s kinda’ sideways right now. I could probably get it back straight up with some help.”
It sounded like the guy may have been through the same thing before – either himself or with a friend. We put our heads together and talked it over in low voices, then agreed. Rob and Mike would go with him and try to help him out. Being the paranoid city-folk that we were, we decided that I should hang back at the camp. There was always a slim chance that it was a setup. This guy draws us away, and his friends sneak in and take our stuff. It was an unlikely scenario, but we felt more comfortable that way.
Rob and Mike went off into the woods with the unfortunate driver, and I settled back down next to the fire. I laid back and started to relax. Knowing that I wouldn’t be able to fall asleep until they returned, I lay there and listened to the insects and frogs chirruping. It couldn’t have been more than ten minutes before I heard the snapping of twigs again – much too soon for my friends to be back, as I had calculated from the time it took the guy to get from his truck back to us. The thought of facing a bear on my own was a little daunting, but I had done it before. I stared deep into the woods and let my eyes adjust to the darkness.
Once again, it quickly became apparent that it was not a bear coming toward me. Not even a bunch of bears. I saw multiple sets of eyes reflecting the moonlight, and heard voices. The people were speaking in what I assumed to be the Iroquois tongue. There must have been about a dozen of them. In all of our years camping out in the woods in that valley, I had never seen any of the Indians out in the forest. Now, here was a whole band of them – and I was alone. My anxiety grew in proportion to the volume of their voices.
The Indians must have seen my campfire. They passed so close that they could not have possibly missed it, yet they continued on, passing me as if I were not even there, intent on getting to their destination. Curious – or perhaps just plain stupid – I decided to follow them and see where they were going. I don’t know if I was being as stealthy as my drink-addled brain thought or if they truly did not care that I was following. I got bold and closed the distance between them and myself. That’s when I noticed that two of the Indians were half-dragging, half-leading another man who appeared to be in a stupor. Seeing that concerned me, so I dropped back further into the woods.
They group arrived at a clearing at the top of a hill. I recognized it, as there was one very tall, dead, and completely stripped birch tree smack dab in the center. We had thought about cutting it down for firewood at one time, but it was just too darn big. The two Indians who were leading the impaired man approached the tree and lashed him to it with leather thongs. Then they all stepped back and began to chant. I must have gone on for a good half an hour but I remained there, transfixed by the sight and the sound of their invocation.
Then… I shit you not… this thing came out of the woods. I can only attempt to describe it because it was like nothing that I have ever seen. It was like nothing that should possibly have existed on earth.
The creature was undoubtedly Onekahokwe. The fish man. Although it was definitely part fish, I could not have attributed any features of “man” to it other than its un-fishlike appendages. Like a fish, the transition between its head and body was almost indistinguishable. The head/face portion was bulbous and spherical, probably three feet in diameter with a mouth that extended almost all of the way across it. It had two bulging, opaque eyes and a fin running down its spine – sort of like the dorsal fin on a marlin, only bigger. It was scaly, too, and it smelled funny. Not fishy, just… funny. Unlike a fish, though, this creature had long arms that hung from just below its head to the ground. It also had two stumpy legs. All of its limbs ended in flat, webbed, paddles that appeared to have a finger-like bone structure supporting them. Each “finger” or “toe” was tipped with a sharp barb. Based on the proportion of its height to the surrounding men, I would guess that it stood at least eight feet tall.
It was obvious that the Indians had expected the monster to appear, but they still seemed startled and afraid. They quickly scattered and fled into the woods, leaving behind the poor man that they had tied to the tree. He seemed to snap out of his trance at the sight of the fish man, and opened his mouth in a silent scream.
The last clear memory I have of Onekahokwe was when it looked directly at me. Our eyes met and it was as if it peered into my soul. I don’t think that it was at all concerned with my presence but I was not about to hang around to find out. I took off blindly into the woods, slamming my shoulders into trees in the darkness. I had the bruises to prove it the next morning, but at the time I did not care. From behind me came a combination of blood-curdling sounds. One was a human scream, letting me know that the man – a sacrifice, obviously – had found his voice. The other, much louder sound, was like nothing I had ever heard before. I had a feeling that if fish made sounds, it would sound very similar.
In my terror, I got lost in the dark and eventually had to work my way back to a logging road that I could follow back to our campsite. Apparently, I had beaten Rob and Mike back. They must have had quite a bit of trouble getting that guy’s truck set upright. At least I hoped that was why they hadn’t returned yet. I finished off the dregs of the bottle of Echo Springs and then dug into Rob’s backpack looking for more. I was happy to find that he had brought along a bottle of Jack Daniel’s – the good stuff – probably for an “end of summer” or “beginning of fall” celebration. We didn’t need many excuses for celebrations. I felt bad for opening it without the others there, but I needed another drink. That drink ended up being half the bottle.
I wondered what I would tell the guys. They would think that I was crazy or making the whole thing up. The decision had to wait until morning, though, as I had passed out before they returned. I was too hung over and befuddled to say anything the next morning, and I realized that the more time that passed, the more my credibility would suffer.
In the end, I never did end up telling Rob and Mike anything about what had happened. In fact, after a while I even began to doubt myself. Maybe it was all just a bad dream inspired by the old Indian’s story and fueled by the whiskey and too many baked beans. These days, I like to tell myself that it was. Nevertheless, that was my last trip to Kinzua.
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