Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, a new place to go with your group or a solo adventure, Hamilton County, Indiana is your destination for off the beaten path excursions. 1. Flat Fork Creek Park Flat Fork Creek Park isn’t your average walk in the woods. While strolling through…
Read MoreNew legislation signed on February 15, 2019 approves the official change in name of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, creating Indiana's first National Park, Indiana Dunes National Park! The seventh most visited property in the National Park Service, America's newest national park is among the most…
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Each year, readers of VisitIndiana.com vote for the Best of Indiana. In 2018, voters selected the state's best State Parks, Burgers and Museums! With 32 Indiana State Parks and Lakes on the ballot, it was a tough choice, but voters narrowed the list down to the 10 best! Which park took the number…
Read MoreBeat the heat this summer and make a splash! Here are seven water parks, pools and splash pads where you can dive in and keep cool this summer in Lafayette-West Lafayette. Tropicanoe Cove Lafayette-West Lafayette is home to 2 outdoor aquatic centers (website: scroll to swimming section), Tropicanoe…
Read MoreSo, school is out, and your family is considering options to keep the kids active while making memories during summer break. Well, that perfect getaway may be closer than you think and more affordable than ever. Make it a Hendricks County summer. Why spend tons of money on gas or flights and…
Read MoreFrom hiking to spelunking to paddling, from baseball to bowling to hoops, Sports and Outdoor Saturday has something for everyone. Have an adventure to close out Visit Indiana Week with Sports and Outdoor Saturday, featuring 22 discounts on sporting events, history or activities on May 12. See all 22…
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One of the best ways to explore nature is to hit the water in a kayak or canoe. Indiana is home to beautiful scenery that can be experienced on the state's creeks, rivers, lakes and streams. A day on the water can be a great adventure for family and friends, making memories that last forever…
Read MoreAm I a person who hikes miles in the wilderness, climbs mountains, enters a triathlon? That would be a "no". Even if you're not an outdoor adventurer, you'll enjoy a drive or stroll through these two southeast Indiana State Parks on a beautiful day. Bring the whole family, a few friends, your…
Read MoreThe Ohio River is one of the attractions that draw people to southeast Indiana. The river valley with its beautiful rolling hills and stunning scenery differentiates southeastern Indiana from other parts of the state. Most people who visit like to connect to the river in some way even if it is just…
Read MoreIndiana is blessed to have 25 state parks, 16 state forests, 10 state lakes, and numerous reservoirs, state recreational areas, and nature preserves. Although there are state parks for any time of year, my favorite time to visit Indiana's natural areas is late summer and early fall, just as the…
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