A little about how a graphic designer, entrepreneur, Airbnb host and professional overthinker ended up selling real estate in Brown County.

There are hikes you remember because of the view.

There are hikes you remember because they challenged you.

And then there's Browning Mountain.

I thought I was going to hear some really good guitar players. I had no idea what I was walking into.

The first time I attended the Indiana State Fingerstyle Guitar Festival, I went mostly out of curiosity. My friends Kara Barnard and Chuck Wills produce the event, and I had heard good things about it. Beyond that, I wasn't entirely sure what fingerstyle guitar even was.

How a historic Brown County institution found new life, new audiences, and a remarkable second act.

PHOTO: Bob Blass

How a chance connection with a neighbor led to an award-winning documentary, a PBS broadcast, and an ambitious new film exploring one of the most important stories of our time.

PHOTO: Courtesy of Glory Girl Productions

One of the things I love most about Brown County is that talented people choose to build something special here. Few examples are sweeter than Offbeet Bakery in downtown Nashville.

PHOTO: Courtesy Offbeet Bakery

One of the things I love most about Brown County is that people here aren't content to simply admire the future—they actively work to create it. Few recent projects embody that spirit more than The STEAMery, an exciting initiative dedicated to helping local students discover new possibilities through hands-on learning, creativity, and innovation.