Indiana Insider Blog

From boating and fishing to swimming and waterskiing, Indiana is an incredible place to spend a day on the lake. The Hoosier State is home to 100,000 acres of publicly owned lakes and 45 miles of Great Lakes shoreline that... Read more

Summer is now in full swing which means longer days, warmer temperatures, and more time for fun in the sun. A dip in the pool is great, but why settle when you can take your water experience in Indiana a... Read more

Travel is permitted, but it is still best to practice social distancing as we continue to fight COVID-19. Not all Indiana businesses are currently open, so call ahead before leaving home. For more information about Back on Track Indiana, click here.... Read more

From time to time, we ask our readers to help up choose which destinations are the Best of Indiana. In 2018, we held voting for Indiana’s most Instagram-friendly places in the state. With 50 destinations to choose from, our readers... Read more

Don’t let the cold keep you cooped up inside this winter! These five spots Along the South Shore of Lake Michigan are the perfect cure for your winter blues. Shelf Ice The Indiana Dunes are marvelous year-round. Shelf ice is... Read more

If you’re looking for a hidden gem in Northwest Indiana or if you’re a history buff you may want to visit the Century of Progress Homes at the Indiana Dunes National Park. These five homes were originally built for the... Read more

Grab your gear and get ready to explore the canals, rivers, streams and lakes in the South Shore. The South Shore has hundreds of miles of water trails and each route offers different opportunities from challenging and scenic to historic... Read more

Savor the South Shore is underway! You can experience three-course meals at discounted prices for 14 delicious days in northwest Indiana. More than two-dozen restaurants are participating and are offering special breakfast, lunch or dinner menus. The 3rd Annual Savor... Read more

The sun is shining which means thousands of animals throughout Indiana’s zoos are smiling — at least the ones that like warm weather. Indiana’s zoos have a plethora of opportunities to view traditional animals like giraffes to the unusual like... Read more