Indiana Insider Blog

You may have seen the articles listing Carmel, Indiana, as one of the best places in America to live. Many state the economics, the growing arts community, or the stellar public school system as the reason. But I think I’ve... Read more

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... Read more

Studies show that playing a musical instrument can lead to improved focus, better emotional control and sharper mental function in both children and adults. If you’ve trying to get your kids interested in picking up a violin or a saxophone,... Read more

We are always looking for fun places to visit with our boys. Not too far from home in Hamilton County is a wonderful outdoor museum called Conner Prairie. Known for its outdoor adventures, I’d heard about the museum building a... Read more

Another record setting year of voting and the results are in for Visit Indiana’s Best of Indiana awards. More than 24,000 Hoosiers selected Indiana’s Best Tenderloins. The top-10 vote getters hail from seven Indiana counties! Indiana does not have an official state... Read more

When the end of the year comes around, holiday shopping becomes an event in itself. This new attraction in Hamilton County is a must visit. Taste the flavors of old-world Germany in central Indiana this winter at the new Carmel... Read more

It can be difficult to find time to disconnect and explore. Luckily, in Hamilton County, Indiana an outdoor adventure is closer than you think. Just ten minutes north of downtown Noblesville off IN-37 is Strawtown Koteewi Park, a 750-acre park... Read more

Indiana’s most famous sandwich mirrors its people: hearty and unassuming. Thus, it’s no surprise the pork tenderloin sandwich is an Indiana staple, cropping up at restaurants and county fairs all over the state. The sandwich is pounded thin and fried... Read more

Day three of the Road Rally took the crews to Hamilton County. The first stop was Koteewi Park in Strawtown. At Koteewi Archery Range, Midwest Living editor, Trevor Meers competed with Indiana Olympian, Stephanie (White) Amick.  Amick was born in Muncie,... Read more