Indiana Insider Blog

A visit to legendary Orange County is the ideal location for your family and friends. With a focus on family fun, unique experiences, and opportunities to make memories, you will find our southern hospitality to be warm, friendly, and legendary!... Read more

I’m a foodie who often plans trips around the dining establishments I want to experience and the meals I want to enjoy. That includes a lot of upscale meals, historic venues, classic supper clubs and ethnic eateries – and it... Read more

We’ve compiled a list of the top summer concerts in Indiana. These 50 live music performances around the state will have you dancing and singing all summer long. Which shows will you be attending? Concert Dates: June 18-19 Kingdom Come... Read more

Do you know how to tell an alligator apart from a crocodile? The answer lies in the snout. Alligators have flat, rounded shovel-shaped noses, while crocodile snouts are longer, pointed and narrow. Alligators and Crocodiles are the newest additions at... Read more

With summer approaching and life as we know it back in full swing, these six zoos in Indiana are open for the public to enjoy! The animals were cared for throughout the 2020 pandemic and are anxious for visitors to... Read more

As part of a bicentennial project in 2016, 23 American bison were brought to Kankakee Sands preserve in Northwest Indiana. The wild bison herd was brought from South Dakota to help maintain the natural habitat. The herd has not only... Read more

Ride, dine, shop and save! Hamilton County Tourism’s popular Pedal Perks program is back with a brand-new digital passport. Ride your bike to a participating business, check in and earn special deals and discounts. The program launches May 1 to... Read more

Sunday, May 2 kicks off Visit Indiana Week with free state parks admission and free fishing in public waters from Indiana Department of Natural Resources! Properties offering free admission include all State Parks and Lakes, State Forests & Recreation Areas and State ORV Riding... Read more

This past fall, I took a little weekend road trip that included a stop at Wolf Park in Battle Ground, Indiana. It was really a fascinating spot and a nice place to spend a little time outdoors as I was... Read more