Very nice campsites! Grassy spots no concrete. Level sites. Peaceful and friendly. Very reasonably…read morepriced! Lake Gage is a short walk.

Every now and then in your camping travels you will make reservations somewhere just because it's…read morein a convenient location on your route and end up stumbling upon a true gem. That's what happened to us with Happy Acres! Originally we were scheduled to stay for one night but at the last minute had to change to four and the staff was wonderful about accommodating our request. Check in was a breeze with confirmation emails, informative texts leading up to our arrival and when we finally got there our registration packet was waiting for us by the office door. Our site (#71) was super easy to get to and was a pull through which was mostly level for our 33' trailer. I spoke with two staff members; one over the phone when I had to change my reservation (Matt?) and another (Sidney?) when I stopped by their very cute camp store to buy a couple of shirts and they were both extremely pleasant and polite. The grounds are beautifully maintained and there is also a pool and dog park on site. The only negative we found was the very loud, ever present road noise. Happy Acres is right alongside highway 69 which makes it super convenient to access but noisy. Luckily we were running out AC or fans every night which mostly drowned it out. We work remotely from our camper and both our Verizon and TMobile signals were very strong. However TMobile was the speed test winner regularly showing d/l speeds of 200+ mbps. We come to the Midwest every year or two and Happy Acres will definitely be on our list of campgrounds to revisit. We heard that they are expanding the # of campsites towards the back of their property and if they are full hookup we will be sure to try to book one of those. Thanks Happy Acres!!!

Absolutely a fabulous campground you won't be disappointed at all. well spaced great everything…read morevery welcoming I don't have a bad thing to say

The owners and people who stay there in seasonal spots are awsome people. They have activities on…read moreFriday night and Saturday's for tge kids and adults. There's a pond for swimming paddle boat rental. Horse shoes bags basketball and a playground. You can rent golf carts to go on the trails or just drive around the park. Pet friendly. Truly the nicest people we've ever met at a campground. Everybody waves and stops to chat.

I will break this review into why I would come back, a review of the food and the not so pretty…read morestuff. I would come back because there aren't many restaurants where you can sit outside and truly enjoy a water view. Here you had a great view of the water in a nicely designed patio. The seating was comfortable under the veranda..which shielded the sun. In this night there was a gentle breeze that made the meal very pleasant. In addition to the great views...the food was very good. The menu is very small...but the items we had were very well done. On top of that...I got the most expensive entree which was about $15. Excellent price, food and views!! This is a good enough reason to give them a try. I said the food was good! My wife had the fried cod and thought it is very good. The cod was fresh, tasty and thick. The breading was just the right thickness with a slight sweet taste. The breading was slightly greasy but didn't dominate the taste. The Cole slaw was very soupy. The slaw pieces were finely chopped. So small that is blended in with the soupiness. The fluid was heavy on a Mayo taste with a slight hint of vinegar or spice. I had the special of the day - ribs and pork belly pieces. The ribs were cooked to completion. The main meat had a moist taste but the crust was a bit tough. There was a very attractive glaze on the ribs. The homemade sauce was very tasty - possibly too sweet. The glaze was a bit tough also. The ribs had a decent amount of meat to the bones. For $15...I thought the rib meal was good and a deal. The ribs came with green beans and fries. The green beans were fresh and nicely steamed. They didn't have any crisp to them nor did they have much seasoning. However they were good. The fries were excellent. The fries had a nice crisp edge with a softer seasoned thick part. The fries were not greasy and accented with some light cheese and pork. There were several downsides that I didn't expect. First of the Cold Springs Resort had no signage. We assumed that the large white building was it but we weren't sure. Upon encountering the building you aren't sure where to park as parking is not marked - just grassy/gravel spots. Once you get out of the car...you are actually on the backside of the building. You assume that the closet door is it. Upon entering that door you find a blank facility that is kind of dingy and eerie. At that point you decide your next best choice is to walk toward the water. Tada..activity that feels like a restaurant!! Now that you are on the patio..where do I go? There were a group of three 20 something girls chatting amongst themselves. Mind you...no one has a name tag or a shirt that shows they work there. I asked for a hostess. They just said they worked there (I.e. I'm not a hostess). Eventually a waitress surfaced to let us know that we could seat ourselves. Once seated the young waitress wondered over to take our drink order. She had a nice point of order system to enter things. After taking our drink order she went and sat at a patio table and started eating with two other waitresses. Eventually she did get up and go inside the bar and return with our drinks. Very odd! Once we got past the drinks she settled into the same pattern...visit the table..return to eating. Eventually she managed to provide refills after asking twice. I will chalk this up to young waitresses that aren't trained well. Uniform shirts, name tags, better signage and who does what procedures would be a good start. Ending employee meals when they start serving customers would be ideal. This visit had been unusual by this point. I love they nostalgia of this old facility. It kind of reminded my of the movie "Dirty Dancing". I could just envision how active this resort was back in the day. Unfortunately, in todays state it needs some more modernization. I did visit the restroom. While clean..it could have used a thorough cleaning. The room was very dimly lite. The toilets were very short and there were no handicap hand rails. Though...the restroom had been recently renovated with lake decor. Overall...it is still a must try. And...I would come back for the reasons listed above. Hopefully the management team can help address some of the odd situations I listed.

Nope nope nope nope! We are outside sitting on the patio seating that they have at the restaurant…read more And they bring out the finished food and set it down on a table that is outside! And fresh food that is out of the kitchen sitting there with flies all around it swarming the food landing on it and you can see the waiters swatting away the flies! Absolutely disgusting! Service is slow. We waiting 20 minutes to get drinks! 20 minutes! Insane!

Beautiful Inn. Clean rooms and friendly staff. There would be a lot to do, but most things in the…read morevillage are closed on Sunday and Monday. Breakfast was good, except for the coffee.

Sons of American Revolution Conference site…read more We have greatly enjoyed National Conferences in US from Boston to San Francisco, and it is a joy to attend the Sons of American Revolution Conference at Sauder's Village in Archbold. Always something about hotel lobbies, fireplaces, and good friends that is satisfying. The Friday night buffet is BBQ, and following a week of Great Smokies's dining, we were eager to enjoy "German style" meals. Brisket was better than southern; pulled pork had no flavor; ribs were burned; great salad bar; very few veggies. Rustic-style hotel located within the Sauder Village complex, featuring an indoor pool with a waterfall, complimentary hot breakfast, and charming timber-frame architecture. Hotel is on par with nice Ohio State Park property. Our room was a suite - large inclusive living room with Great Bed. Also a special sun room is attached. Great services and service folks. Caveat: avoid rooms in pool area; we like children, but even one high pitched voice fills an area. Highly recommend.

Amazing tour! Corey is full of local knowledge and is a great guide. Done the tour a few times now…read moreand learn something new each time.

Highly recommend!! We booked a two hour historical boat tour. Captain Corey was very knowledgeable…read moreand spoke clearly for all of us to hear and understand. He was friendly and very accommodating to our needs. The boat was clean and it was a beautiful afternoon. This is a relaxing way to kick up your feet and enjoy the lake.

The Dekalb County Airport is an asset to Dekalb County. Personal air craft fly in and out of the…read moreair port on a daily basis. The Dekalb County Airport offers the youth, EAA Young Eagles Program. https://www.vaa37.org/young_eagles.php The EAA Young Eagles program was launched in 1992 to give interested young people, ages 8 - 17, an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation aircraft. These flights are offered free of charge and are made possible through the generosity of EAA member volunteers. Since 1992, more than 2.1 million Young Eagles have taken flight! VAA Chapter 37 hosts a number of Young Eagles rallies each year. If you are unable to attend a rally, a Young Eagles flight that fits your schedule can be arranged. Please contact Young Eagles Coordinator Laramie Resler at 260-402-3478 or youngeagles@vaa37.org if you have any questions regarding the Young Eagles program. Each Young Eagles flight covers pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight activities. Pre-flight: The pilot will explain what will happen during the flight. This might include talking about the aircraft; reviewing an aeronautical chart; completing a preflight inspection of the aircraft and identifying the parts that control the aircraft. The pilot will then help you buckle your seat belt and will describe the interior of the aircraft, including the instrument panel. In-flight: Once in the air, you'll see the earth and sky in a new and exciting way. The flight will last between 15 and 20 minutes and you may even get to take the controls! Post-flight: Once back on the ground, there will be additional time for you to ask questions about the flight. Ask away! The pilot will be happy to tell you more about flying. Each Young Eagle will receive a certificate and a logbook signed by the pilot. In addition, the Young Eagle is eligible for a number of other free benefits such as a student membership to EAA, access to Sporty's Learn To Fly online flight training course and more!

We've stayed at the Wingate for years while visiting family in Angola…read more The rooms are clean and comfortable . The staff is always friendly and the common areas are impeccably maintained. Highly recommend!

Nice hotel located near the Trine University campus. Fit our needs well. The people were friendly…read moreand the hotel was well maintained and clean.