Indiana Insider Blog

The Indiana State Nature Passport debuted in February 2021! In it’s first year, over 126 people completed the first 59 locations and won prizes. The program has provided incentives for thousands of people across the country to explore the state... Read more

Looking for an alternative to spending time in line at the check-out on Black Friday? Give yourself some space and Opt Outside at a DNR property this year. When you “Opt Outside” on Black Friday you’ll get free admission to... Read more

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

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

Sunday, May 1st kicks off Visit Indiana Week with free state parks admission and free fishing in public waters from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources! Properties offering free admission include all State Parks and Lakes, State Forests & Recreation Areas, and State... 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 1-7 can win prizes. To kick... Read more