Indiana Insider Blog

James Naismith said, “While the game was invented in Massachusetts, basketball really had its origin in Indiana, which remains the center of the sport.” You could say the game chose Indiana s its home. Just like Indiana’s favorite game, we’re... Read more

Holiday World officials have announced Saturday, May 15 as the opening day for the 2021 Season, which is the 75th year of operation for America’s first theme park! Tickets are now available on the Holiday World website. Season Passholders will... Read more

In partnership with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Visit Indiana has launched the Indiana State Nature Passport. This free “digital passport” encourages visitors to discover new places and enjoy the outdoors. From cool prizes to seasonal sweepstakes, there has... Read more

In a new campaign from the Indiana Destination Development Corporation, non-native Indiana residents share stories about why they chose to move to and stay in Indiana. The campaign will run throughout 2021, showcasing what makes Indiana a great place to... Read more

The Indiana Natural Resources Commission (NRC) recently removed the bald eagle from Indiana’s list of state endangered and special concern species due to evidence of successful recovery. The recovery of the bald eagle is one of the greatest conservation success... Read more

Sure, 2020 has been kind of a drag at times, but with hopes high for a return some semblance of normal in 2021, Conde Nast Traveler has released a list of the 21 best places to go in 2021. Five... Read more

The Oooohs and Ahhhhs of Winter have arrived! Charlie Brown might not have liked Snoopy’s decorated doghouse, but the rest of us have really come to love the festive illuminations. You’ll definitely get into the spirit of the season when... Read more

From food to shopping and from trains to trees, every family has its own holiday traditions. With the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that Hoosiers take precautions to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, but that doesn’t mean families... Read more

Boots and mittens ready for fun? Then this is the list for you. Indiana’s outdoor play land is just as beautiful in the winter as the other three seasons, and you don’t want to miss the scenery by staying indoors.... Read more