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Purdue Travel Writing Class

When a professor at Purdue University asks if you’d like to work with her 400-level travel writing class, you say yes!

The following are submissions from students at the acclaimed university. Their assignment was to dig into a place, whether it’s one location or multiple, and tell its story for possible publication. These stories made the cut, and once you read them you’ll see why.

I’m proud to present these up-and-coming writers and their fun, entertaining, and in-depth stories.

Since the university is located in West Lafayette, most of these articles are based in Indiana.

Packed campground at Miguel's Pizza

Miguel’s Pizza: Hidden Treasure in the Woods of the Red River Gorge

When you love climbing, camping, and pizza, there’s no better place than Miguel’s Pizza

Miguel’s Pizza: Hidden Treasure in the Woods of the Red River GorgeRead More

Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk

Hiking Indiana Dunes National Park

See what it’s like to hike this treasure on the shores of Lake Michigan

Hiking Indiana Dunes National ParkRead More

Booth at Harry's Chocolate Shop

100 Years of Chocolates and Beers at Harry’s Chocolate Shop

By Olivia Van Zelst When I walked into Harry’s Chocolate Shop in West Lafayette, Indiana, my shoes stuck to the old black and white tile floor. It’s just part of the price you pay to experience a piece of Purdue University cultural history. There’s a lot of tradition in this corner building near Purdue’s campus. …

100 Years of Chocolates and Beers at Harry’s Chocolate ShopRead More

Beautiful art at Artists' Own in Lafayette Indiana

Local Artists Create Their Own Shop in Downtown Lafayette

By Ranxin Quan I found this gallery shop by accident on my way to eat ramen. I strolled along Main Street in downtown Lafayette with my friend after 5 p.m. and most stores were closed except for one: Artists’ Own. Inside, a gallery exhibited pottery, oil paintings, and adorable glass Christmas tree ornaments in the …

Local Artists Create Their Own Shop in Downtown LafayetteRead More

Horses at Natural Valley Ranch in Brownsburg, Indiana; photo credit Theresa Goodrich

An All-Natural Escape: Riding a Horse at Natural Valley Ranch

A former volunteer returns to the place that fostered her love of horses.

An All-Natural Escape: Riding a Horse at Natural Valley RanchRead More

Easley Winery, photo credit Hayley DeHaan

Behind the Vines at Easley Winery

Learn the story behind this family-owned business in downtown Indianapolis.

Behind the Vines at Easley WineryRead More

McCord Candies in Lafayette, Indiana

McCord Candies: The Happiest Corner in Downtown Lafayette

Get the story behind a family-owned store that makes candy canes the old-fashioned way.

McCord Candies: The Happiest Corner in Downtown LafayetteRead More

Don Quijote Restaurant in Valparaiso, Indiana, photo by Maggie Cooper

Don Quijote is a Touch of Spain in Valparaiso, Indiana

Don Quijote Restaurante offers an authentic Spanish dining experience.

Don Quijote is a Touch of Spain in Valparaiso, IndianaRead More

Tibbs Drive-in Movie Theatre, photo by Lauren Tibbs

Escape to the Past at Tibbs Drive-in Theatre

By Lauren Pannell Instead of our usual dinner outings or ice cream runs, my friends and I decided to go vintage for one of our Friday night girls’ night out. We jumped onto Interstate 65 down to the Southside of Indianapolis to Tibbs Drive-in Theatre for an old school take on the typical movie night.  …

Escape to the Past at Tibbs Drive-in TheatreRead More

County Line Orchard, photo by Elizabeth Pollack

Northwest Indiana’s Favorite Fall Destination: County Line Orchard

When you’re looking for Fall fun, don’t miss this family favorite.

Northwest Indiana’s Favorite Fall Destination: County Line OrchardRead More

View of Sugar Creek from Suspension Bridge

Hiking the Priceless Turkey Run State Park

A walk in the magnificent Indiana forest isn’t exactly a straight line, but getting turned around is half the fun.

Hiking the Priceless Turkey Run State ParkRead More

Davis Lab exhibit at Newfields - Indianapolis Museum of Art

Newfields: Like no place else in Indianapolis

The Indianapolis Museum of Art is part of a campus connecting art and nature. See how one Hoosier found her own connections at this unique place.

Newfields: Like no place else in IndianapolisRead More

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