Indiana Insider Blog

Next time you go to the movies or toss a bag in the microwave, take a moment and think about where everyone’s favorite salty snack comes from. Indiana is one of the biggest popcorn-producing states in the country! These 9... Read more

This wetland nature preserve in Muncie offers visitors a gorgeous look into a wetland ecosystem…right in the heart of the city. Prior to the settlement and agricultural development of Indiana, much of the state contained vast acres of wetlands. The... Read more

There is never a bad time to take to the woods, and this nature preserve in Owen County is exactly the outdoor adventure you’ve been looking for! Green’s Bluff Nature Preserve Green’s Bluff Nature Preserve is a true Indiana treasure.... Read more

For the last few years, I’ve really wanted to visit the “SoIN” area of Clark and Floyd Counties, along Indiana’s bank of the Ohio River. I was so excited when the opportunity arose for my family to visit during Spring... Read more

If you are a fan of pickles and have ever wondered how they get from the field to the jar, you must experience this pickle factory tour in Saint Joe, Indiana. Sechler’s Pickle Factory is located in the northeast corner... Read more

If you ever wished that you could go to Mayberry, you’ll have a chance to do so May 17-19 when the Mayberry in the Midwest festival takes place in Hendricks County. For one weekend each spring the town of Danville... Read more

The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo has opened two new exhibits for 2019! Any family trip to Fort Wayne, one of the best cities in the Midwest for families, starts at the Zoo. You won’t want to miss the newest additions this summer!... Read more

Wayne County is already a well-established destination for a fun-filled girlfriend getaway, but if all you’ve got time for is a “quickie” daytrip, this easy-to-access region just an hour east of Indianapolis still fits the bill. It’s impossible to miss the... Read more

These three attractions in Lafayette-West Lafayette are a must visit for the perfect weekend getaway, featuring nature, history and delicious frozen treats. The Farm at Prophetstown The Farm at Prophetstown sits on a hill just inside Prophetstown State Park. Get... Read more