Indiana Insider Blog

For my fifth and final trip into the Hoosier National Forest, I visited the Little Africa Cemetery, Buzzard Roost, the Rickenbaugh House, and Clover Lick Barrens. Like my other excursions into the forest, this trip provided a wonderful adventure into... Read more

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

With mild weather and a nip in the air, Fall is the ideal time to get outdoors. Whether you are longing for a peaceful, scenic stroll, a rugged hike for experienced trekkers, or something in between, southern Indiana has an... Read more

Fall is festival season in Indiana! Bloomington is one of the most beautiful places to be in the fall, with unmatched fall foliage and vibrant festivals and events to entertain all visitors. Whether you’re looking for music, great food, comedy,... 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

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

If you’re looking for a quick adventure, I recommend visiting Donaldson Cave in Spring Mill State Park, just east of Mitchell. The park sits on the Mitchell Karst Plain in southern Indiana and is home to several caves and sinkholes.... Read more

I have always loved the idea of camping, even if I’m not keen on bugs or sleeping on the ground. So after so many times driving past Caboose Lake, which we could see from the interstate on our way to... 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