Indiana Insider Blog

While we all stay indoors and hunker down to avoid the spread of COVID-19, it’s an excellent time to get caught up on great streaming television. Netflix has launched Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker. The... Read more

A recent drive through Eastern Indiana brought us to Farm Society, a farm-to-fork restaurant in Anderson specializing in unique brunch options. Opened by Tami Blevins in the fall of 2018, Farm Society offers patrons unique brunch options in a comfortable... Read more

If you look up the definition of cool in the dictionary, you’ll probably see a photo of James Dean. Ok, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but Dean certainly helped to define the stylish aesthetic of the 1950s. Even though... Read more

After several years of traveling and writing for the Indiana Insider Blog, I’m convinced that some of Indiana’s best food and drink exists in places you’d probably least expect. While Indiana’s largest cities often get significant attention for their culinary... Read more

The Gulf of Naples in Italy has a rich history, especially when it comes to cuisine. As part of the Italian region of Campania, Naples and the surrounding area are known for their fine cheeses and dairy products, especially for... Read more

In May of this year, the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail extended 1,200 miles to include segments along the Ohio River, from St. Louis to Pittsburgh. The original trail, established in the 1960s, commemorated the Lewis and Clark Expedition... Read more

About halfway between Brazil and Terre Haute on US 40, about a half mile south of Cloverland, lies the (supposedly) most haunted cemetery in all of Indiana. Interested in more spooky spots in the Hoosier State? Check out this our... Read more

Ah, fall. That magical time of year when apples come into season, the temperature drops, and, at least in my household, the selection of ripe pumpkins becomes a weekly task executed with relish. No autumn is complete without a trip... Read more

In a time when many Americans get their books from Amazon and big-box retail, Hyde Brothers Booksellers in Fort Wayne is a refreshing alternative. With thousands of books in stock, Hyde Brothers offers patrons titles on any subject imaginable. Founded... Read more