Posts about things in Indiana’s South region
2016 not only marks the State of Indiana’s 200th birthday, but also the 100th birthday of the Indiana State Parks system! As the state’s largest bicentennial celebration, the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay, kicks off on September 9 in Corydon, Read more
Last year I visited Falls of the Ohio State Park in Southern Indiana. It was a great visit, but I knew I had to go back because the interpretive center was undergoing a renovation and thank goodness, I had the Read more
Indiana’s only theme park will be in the national spotlight on Tuesday, as Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari are featured on Travel Channel’s Bert the Conqueror show. Bert is quite a character. If you’re familiar with the movie Van Wilder, Read more
The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay is approaching quickly! The over 2,200 torchbearers, representing all 92 Indiana counties will be announced on Wednesday, June 29th at 10 a.m. ET at the Indiana Statehouse. Speakers will include the Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb and Read more
In Lincoln City, you would expect to learn a lot about Abraham Lincoln’s childhood in Indiana. This summer, however, you will not just learn about his history, but see it come to life in the musical, A. Lincoln: A Read more
How long has it been since you’ve been invited to witness a 200+-year-old birth? The answer is never—at least I hope so! This is a real invitation for you and everyone else from Indiana to participate in a special bicentennial Read more
Visiting a state park in Indiana on June 4 or 5 will cost just pocket change — literally. That’s because Indiana State Parks is celebrating its 100th birthday by “rolling back” gate admission to a 10-cents-per-person donation for each of 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
Many people have heard of French Lick, Indiana. Maybe because of Larry Bird. Maybe because of the elephants that hang out there in the summer. Maybe because of the historical significance of its two beautiful hotels. Well, there is much Read more
Last weekend I was able to visit French Lick (Southern Indiana). Let me first say that I so enjoy the trips I take to the southern part of the state due to its vast difference in landscape. Rolling hills, beautiful Read more
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