Indiana Insider Blog

Wilbur Wright, one-half of the famous Wright brothers, was born in a small farm house in eastern Henry County. Halfway between Millville and Mooreland, the Wilbur Wright Birthplace and Museum commemorates one of the greatest early pioneers of flight. With... Read more

From apples to peaches, strawberries and pumpkins, this Eastern Indiana Orchard is a great place to spend an afternoon this fall! From a wide selection of apples, to apple-blossom honey, Dougherty Orchard in Wayne County offers a little something for... Read more

My family and I were back on the road again the first weekend of June. This time, we decided to explore Richmond, Indiana. While I have heard about this city, I had no idea there were so many fun things... Read more

A mid-sized Hoosier city might seem an odd final resting place for an authentic Egyptian mummy, yet Richmond is home to two. The only Egyptian mummies on permanent display in Indiana lie just a mile and a half apart for... Read more

Get excited about the cold at the Richmond Meltdown – a festival especially designed to lure people of all ages out into the winter weather. And at the heart of it all is ice. Cold, hard ice. Twenty-eight tons of... Read more

Attention, Halloween fans!  Looking for something beyond Trick or Treat? Wayne County, Indiana, has you covered!  Throughout October, family friendly events around (or very near) the county will give you a chance to get in the spooky spirit. Every Friday... Read more

The Cardinal Greenway is beautiful any time of year, but especially so in fall.Indiana once boasted thousands of miles of railroads. Beginning with the Indianapolis and Madison Railroad in the 1840s, companies both large and small laid track all across... Read more

A cultural renaissance is underway in Richmond and Wayne County. Artists and artisans, chefs and confectioners, antique dealers and historians all work together to make Wayne County a destination for those interested in spending a weekend with the arts,... Read more

History is all over our beautiful state and while I rarely play favorites, suffice it to say that the Levi and Catherine Coffin House in Fountain City is one of my favorites. I’ve visited this site numerous times, but this... Read more