Indiana Insider Blog

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

I’ve spent many years traveling around our great Hoosier state, exploring both urban and rural areas. We may not have mountains or oceans, but our landscape is no less beautiful, especially the rural countryside. Recently, however, I stumbled across one... Read more

Three NCAA National Champion IU Hoosier teams have called Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall home. Over the decades, millions of fans have attended countless unforgettable games at this timeless arena. It’s also important to remember that Bloomington is not only known... Read more

Spring is here! The arrival of March always seems to bring a sense of hope and delight in the warmer months to come. It’s also a good time to take advantage of our great state’s many outdoor amenities. From the... Read more

In partnership with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Visit Indiana has launched the Indiana State Nature Passport. This free “digital passport” encourages visitors to discover new places and enjoy the outdoors. From cool prizes to seasonal sweepstakes, there has... Read more

Everyone loves a waterfall, but they can be even more impressive when frozen! We got our winter waterfall fix when we visited one of Indiana’s tallest waterfalls on a recent drive through western Indiana. Williamsport Falls Williamsport Falls is the... Read more

The Indiana Natural Resources Commission (NRC) recently removed the bald eagle from Indiana’s list of state endangered and special concern species due to evidence of successful recovery. The recovery of the bald eagle is one of the greatest conservation success... Read more

Celery Bog and Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area offer an amazing array of wildlife viewing. Take a short two-day trip and enjoy bogs, birds, and beauty. Celery Bog Celery Bog in West Lafayette is near the Purdue Campus. The bog... Read more