Indiana Insider Blog

There are so many things to do while visiting the Indiana Dunes, you’ll definitely want to make your trip a multi-day stay. There are plenty of hotels, inns, and BnBs to stay in, but there’s no better way to truly... Read more

For my third trip into the Hoosier National Forest, I made three stops – the Paw Paw Marsh, the Initial Point, and the Pioneer Mothers Memorial Forest. Explorers can find all three locations in the ‘southern section’ of the Hoosier... Read more

During a recent trip to New Albany, I made a stop by the Silver Hills Historical Nature Trail and Wildlife Sanctuary. Located on New Albany’s west side, Silver Hills is a delightful retreat through 16.5 miles of forest along a... Read more

For my fourth journey into the Hoosier National Forest, I visited Springs Valley (Tucker) Lake, the Yellow Birch Ravine, and Hemlock Cliffs. All three locations provide excellent opportunities to explore some of the more interesting features found deep inside Hoosier... Read more

A recent stop at the Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area Visitor Center turned into a bridge quest! I was stunned to learn that I had never heard of a really cool historic bridge in Southwest Indiana. So off we... Read more

The northern ‘section’ of the Hoosier National Forest, specifically the area just south of Brown County State Park and the forested area surrounding the eastern part of Lake Monroe, includes Hardin Ridge & Charles Deam Wilderness. Learn more about what... Read more

Spring is in the air, and birds are everywhere! You don’t have to be a professional birdwatcher to enjoy birding. We’ve compiled a list of 10 species you can spot in Indiana and some tips on getting started with Indiana... 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

The summer travel season is upon us, and that means Visit Indiana Week is near! This year, travelers who check-in at one of 59 locations on the Indiana State Nature Passport between May 2-8 can win prizes. To kick off... Read more