Indiana Insider Blog

They’re catching like wildfire. Distilleries are popping up all over Hoosierland and attracting lots of praise. Creative spirits and cocktails will give you that little summery buzz and call for a fun time out. There’s no need to wait... Read more

It’s back! Last year over 4,000 visitors attended the first-ever Mayberry in the Midwest over two days. This year organizers have added one more day, planned more events and included more free activities! You aren’t going to want to miss... Read more

It’s February and if you aren’t thinking about chocolate then you need to be. And what better way than to participate in the Danville Chocolate Walk. But, this isn’t your typical walk – 5k or otherwise … this one is... Read more

The weather is definitely getting colder and your kids need to get their energy out. I have a perfect solution … SkyZone. Last month I took my five-year-old so our family could experience this place for the first time. I... Read more

I grew up watching and loving episodes of The Andy Griffith Show. The small town of Mayberry, North Carolina, with a quirky group of citizens who get themselves wrapped in (mostly innocent) mischief made me and countless other people laugh... Read more

Dear readers: On Indiana Statehood Day 2014, Gov. Mike Pence and First Lady Karen Pence announced an exciting new event to celebrate our state’s bicentennial: The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. We wanted to share this announcement with our blog readers. ... Read more

Last year I highlighted Hendricks County one-of-a-kind gift guide and I’m happy to report … it is back!They have made their site so easy to use. You just pick the category you want to (kids, teens, women or men) and... Read more

Last year I visited Beasley’s Orchard for the first time and wrote about their apple festival (which I sadly had to miss). But, I just heard about their annual event Christmas at the Orchard which is set to take place... Read more

Working alongside someone who has been actively involved in the Indiana Short Film Festival for the past two years, I have been amazed at how far this event has come in a short time. I can remember when the committee... Read more