Brown County

New shops have taken root in Nashville, and Hard Truth Distilling has emerged as the town’s premier watering hole and ATV course.

Like the leaves this time of year, a lot is changing in hill country. Think of this as your trail map.

“Safety, sparkling cleanliness and the ability to not have to interact with anyone seem to be a big draw of our home.”

A Tour de Force

What’s more romantic than spontaneity?

Timber-harvesting in Indiana state forests has increased by 400 percent since 2005.

Legends of the Fall.

How impressive are these trails in our backyard? Only about 40 other trail networks worldwide have earned the IMBA’s coveted Ride Center designation.

Right now, it’s the season for Victorian candlelight dinners at the renowned bed-and-breakfast.

More proof that Brown County epitomizes down-home Hoosierama.

Thanks to popular demand and craft-friendly tweaks to Indiana’s blue laws, the county has a brewpub and production brewery, two distilleries, and two new winery tasting rooms, all opened in recent years.

Next to the scenery, the ruts, bumps, and potholes are what a lot of folks like about the drive—it feels like quintessential Brown County. By this time next year, though, the ride should be smoother.

A trained artist steeped in Impressionism’s celebration of plein air painting and vivid colors, Selma Steele brought a designer’s sensibility to the landscaping and planting of hillsides and meadows on the property.

Four of our favorite overnight stays in Brown County.

Additions to Brown County’s portfolio of arts, entertainment, and historical offerings mean there’s more to take in than painted hills.