Indiana Insider Blog

From beautiful bridges to picturesque views, visitors on foot or bike can experience nature with quick access to two beautiful walkways along the Wabash River.  A New Boardwalk The new connector walkway between Terre Haute and West Terre Haute overlooks... Read more

Find Staunton, and you’ll find one of the Wabash Valley’s hidden dining treasures! Big Willy’s Lakehouse is located south of US40 in Staunton (just west of Brazil). Whether you crave a steak or catfish, a burger or bluegill fillets, Big... Read more

Looking for a unique outfit? A girlfriend’s getaway? Home décor? Jewelry? Stop by The Red Raccoon in Parke County. The shop was voted Indiana’s Boutique of the Year the past two years. Dresses, tops, skirts, and blue jeans fill the... Read more

A recent stop at the Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area Visitor Center turned into a bridge quest! I was stunned to learn that I had never heard of a really cool historic bridge in Southwest Indiana. So off we... Read more

Put Micks It Up Diner on your breaded tenderloin radar! The small-town diner is located in tiny Harmony, Indiana, and features one of the best breaded tenderloins in the state. Explore western Indiana’s backroads and byways. Then head to this... Read more

Spring is in the air, and birds are everywhere! You don’t have to be a professional birdwatcher to enjoy birding. We’ve compiled a list of 10 species you can spot in Indiana and some tips on getting started with Indiana... Read more

If you need a reason to get out and explore Indiana’s woods and backroads this Spring! Wildflowers are in full swing. We’ve compiled a list of 10 native Indiana wildflowers for you to search for during your spring exploration. What... Read more

The game of basketball came to Indiana in 1892, and it arrived at the YMCA in Crawfordsville. It makes sense then that the first eight Indiana high school champions were schools within 30 miles of the Montgomery County seat, including... Read more

Larry Bird is synonymous with Indiana basketball and basketball in general. His college career and rivalry with Magic Johnson helped launch the NCAA Tournament to national prominence and then the NBA to new heights. Don’t miss a visit to his... Read more