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Out and About with Barney - Midwest, Heartland, Ohio Valley regions finding interesting people, places, pets, & positivity.

People! Pets! Places! Positivity!

Positive and interesting stories for you!

Pets, Wildlife, Conservation,Unique People, Interesting Places, Hobbies & More!

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Tune into Patty Spitler's shows too on Saturdays! 

DOBERMAN PINSCHER - MEET AAYLA

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

A seasonal Indiana attraction and a treasured family tradition  that began in 1961 by Vierl G. Veal, the original creator of the Ice Tree. and continues today 4 generations later!.

A seasonal Indiana attraction and a treasured family tradition  that began in 1961 by Vierl G. Veal, the original creator of the Ice Tree. and continues today 4 generations later!.

VEAL'S ICE TREE!

A seasonal Indiana attraction and a treasured family tradition  that began in 1961 by Vierl G. Veal, the original creator of the Ice Tree. and continues today 4 generations later!.

MOUNTAIN MADE DULCIMERS

From Bill Berg in Nashville, Indiana! Unique handmade instruments! I loved them so much I bought one!

TASTY TREAT TRAIL - J. EVEYLYN CONFECTIONS

Yummy chocolates & other goodies in the Greenfield Chocolates Building

THE LUME AT NEWFIELDS FEATURING CONNECTION: LAND, WATER, SKY

Enjoy a breathtaking; immersive exhibition featuring 100 contemporary Indigenous Australian artists, blending art, music, culture, and storytelling in a way that surrounds you completely.


AMPED AT IU! JIM IRSAY GUITARS

This was one of our "Best Of" stories of 2025! The Jim Irsay guitar collection was described as "one of the best guitar collections in the world."

GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY

Garfield Park Conservatory is a tropical paradise located in Indianapolis. It features 10,000 square feet and features hundreds of plant species.

GERTIE THE CENTER GROVE

RUNAWAY GOAT!

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Gertie the Goat became a meme sensation in Center Grove capturing the hearts of the local community. Recently, she was rescued and has found a new forever home....OR HAS SHE!?

OTHER VIDEOS BELOW

JINGLE RAILS AT THE EITELJORG MUSEUM!

Enjoy this holiday tradition at the Eiteljorg Museum! It's Jingle Rails! Over 1,200 feet of track, 9 set ups and loads of fun and holiday cheer!

KNOW YOUR BREED! THE SCHNAUZER

These whiskered wonders have BIG personality and you’ll want to know what makes them special before you bring one home!

WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED!

Save the songbirds! Take care of our feathered friends all winter long! Watch the video to find out more!

OINKING ACRES!

Oinking Acres Farm Animal Rescue & SanctuaryTheir mission: save animals, educate the community, and provide lifelong sanctuary to every soul that arrives.

INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY - FESTIVAL OF TREES!

Get you $5 off coupon with Promo Code: Barney when you buy tickets at the Indiana Historical Society website: indianahistory.org

Time to get in the Holiday Spirit!

ARTISTS AMONG US EXHIBITION!

We traveled to Columbus, Indiana to Stillframes Art & Design. They have an in-house gallery called Art in Focus. 20+ local artists have their works on display until January 31st! The works are for sale too! Dr. Lisa has a couple paintings there!

IRSAY GUITARS & JACOBS LIVE AT THE MOVIES!

Jacobs Live at the Movies: The Wizard of OZ  PLUS  - More Irsay Guitar Collection! check them out before they go up for auction next year!

FALL COLOR PEAK IS NOW!!!

It's time to get outside and check out the beautiful Fall Foliage! It won't last long! Only a few days left to enjoy the spectacle!

Unconditional Love
 

BarnDog introduces you to Jack and his pal “Sammy.” They share a bond of unconditional love. The symbiotic relationship between humans and dogs is fascinating. If you are ever down, lonely or just need a friend you can always count on your dog!

Timber Rattlesnake
 

Watch your step while hiking and make sure your furry friend is on a leash!

Kokomo Opalescent Glass Company
 

Kokomo Opalescent Glass Company, founded in 1888 in Kokomo, Indiana, is America’s oldest continuously operating art glass manufacturer, renowned for its handcrafted stained glass used by artists and architects worldwide.

Tuttle Orchards!
 

Apple Varieties Chart & Recipes!

United Way of Johnson County!
 

CURRENT STORY!

Because of YOU and your United Way Donations - Lives have been saved!

Also - A special farewell to United Way of Johnson County

 Executive Director, Nancy Plake!

Newfields - The LUME
 

CONNECTION: LAND, WATER, SKY

Art & Music from Indigenous Australians

Eskenazi Health - Pet Therapy

The healing power of unconditional love and Pet Therapy!

Mounds State Park - Madison County

Step into history with Indiana’s ceremonial mounds!

The Tie Dye Lab!

The Tie Dye Lab is groovy man! Fun for everyone! Afforable too!

The Carmel Clay History Museum

From a small Quaker Town called Bethlehem to the slick city of Carmel!

The Academy of Model Aeronautics

Model aircraft are so cool!

Award Winning "Best Of" Stories for July
Tasty Treat Trail

 

2025 - Bronze Telly Award in the General Comedy Category

Award Winning "Best Of" Stories for July
The Buffalo at Kankakee Sands

 

2025 - Silver Telly Award in the General Nature & Wildlife Category

Award Winning "Best Of" Stories for July
The Model T Museum

 

2025 - EMMY Nominated in the Lifestyle Category

2025 - Silver Telly Award in the General Museum & Galleries Category

Award Winning "Best Of" Stories for July
Frank Lloyd Wright's Samara House

 

2025 - Gold Telly Award in the TV History Category

2025 - Silver Telly Award in the Short Form Documentary category

Toodleydoo Toys in Franklin, Indiana!
"Toys make life Fun!" Join BarnDog & find out more!

"Amped at IU" The Jim Irsay Guitar Collection!
Celebrating the life & legacy of Jim Irsay

Torchfire Film Festival!
Celebrating Indiana Filmmakers at the Historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin, Indiana

Spencer Farm!
"'You Pick' Strawberries & Other Goodies!"

Wild Birds Unlimited!
"Bringing people & nature together"

EXPO Arts!
You know their work, but you might not know that you know their work!

EMMY NOMINATION!

Dr. Lisa and I are proud to announce that we have been nominated for an Emmy in the "Life Style" category

for our story on the Model T Museum in Richmond, Indiana! Watch the story below!

BarnDog

Out and About with Barney - BarnDog!

BarnDog is the newest member of the "Out & About with Barney" storytelling team!

BarnDog will also be working closely with Dr. Lisa Wood on future Educational Projects!

STAY TUNED!

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