Indiana Insider Blog

Indiana’s State Parks are full of adventure and natural wonder, even during the winter months! This winter, Indiana State Park Inns are offering two nights for the price of one at seven incredible locations. Choose from 7 perfect winter escapes... Read more

I’ve taken a couple trips to Fort Wayne in the past with my family in the spring and in the summer and recently took a getaway to Indiana’s second-largest city when the weather was a little colder. This trip was... Read more

A backroads adventure into Greene County has to include a stop at a local hotspot in Solsberry. The Yoho General Store is a step back in time. It’s a unique blend of meeting place, restaurant, ice cream shop and convenience... Read more

Nothing says the holidays like a train ride, warm cup of cocoa and tasty sugar cookie. Indulge in all three this holiday season by climbing aboard Nickel Plate Express’ holiday train ride, the Reindeer Ride in Noblesville. A family holiday... Read more

I always love the time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. All the hustle and bustle of Christmas has died down. And this northern Indiana ice festival is our family’s new late December tradition. We’re not a family that jets... 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 holiday light displays. You’ll definitely get into the spirit of the season when... 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

This is year 32 that Pete Basala has been spreading Christmas cheer for those in Northwest Indiana with an elaborate holiday lights display known as “Peteyville” that lights up part of the block in his Hessville neighborhood in Hammond from... Read more

Are you looking for something fun to do for this fall or just want to get away with the kids for a fun weekend? I have the perfect destination for you; Santa Claus, Indiana. For fall break, I decided to... Read more