Indiana Insider Blog

Load your mountain bike and prepare for some single track fun in Northeast Indiana. There’s a growing culture of mountain biking in the area and over the past decade the trails have continued to grow and evolve into some pretty... Read more

It’s always a challenge to find a day where all the girls can get together and do something fun. Well, I just uncovered an area that delivers big on relaxation and is perfect for a girlfriend getaway. Pack up the... Read more

Hoosier alleyways are experiencing a Renaissance. Re-imagining the narrow streets into public spaces with artwork and seating is a growing trend as cities and towns look to redevelop their downtowns. With the rise in popularity of the projects, alleys are... Read more

From a gorgeous lakeside village to a picturesque main street in a small town, these two boutique shopping destinations in northeast Indiana – the Village at Winona and the Town of Roanoke – are the perfect combination for a girlfriends... Read more

For those of us who travel the state frequently, it’s no secret the our county courthouses and their adjacent squares exhibit some of the best architecture in the Midwest. Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the county seats in all... Read more

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

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

I don’t care, I don’t care, I don’t care! I don’t care if Illinois’ license plates say they’re the Land of Lincoln. They’re not. Not! NOT! NOT! Indiana is the one true Land of Lincoln. I say this as a... Read more

When I was a kid growing up in Muncie, everyone always talked about heading up to “The Lake.” “We’re going to The Lake this weekend.” “We’ve got a cabin at The Lake.” At age 10, I thought there was only... Read more