Indiana Insider Blog

Each Fall the people make their voices heard with their ballots and this year the stakes are high! We are trying to determine which Indiana State Park is the “Best of Indiana!” With 24 state parks and eight lakes to... Read more

No matter where you are in the state of Indiana, you are always less than an hour away from an Indiana State Park. One of Northern Indiana’s best is Tippecanoe River State Park, a haven for canoes, kayaks, fishing and... Read more

From hiking to spelunking to paddling, from baseball to bowling to hoops, Sports and Outdoor Saturday has something for everyone. Have an adventure to close out Visit Indiana Week with Sports and Outdoor Saturday, featuring 22 discounts on sporting events,... Read more

Indiana State Parks is offering free admission for everyone on Sunday, May 6, 2018, in honor of Visit Indiana Week, sponsored by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development. State Parks Sunday is also the last day of Let’s Camp America!... Read more

One of the best ways to explore nature is to hit the water in a kayak or canoe. Indiana is home to beautiful scenery that can be experienced on the state’s creeks, rivers, lakes and streams. A day on the... Read more

Am I a person who hikes miles in the wilderness, climbs mountains, enters a triathlon? That would be a “no”. Even if you’re not an outdoor adventurer, you’ll enjoy a drive or stroll through these two southeast Indiana State Parks on... Read more

Indiana is blessed to have 25 state parks, 16 state forests, 10 state lakes, and numerous reservoirs, state recreational areas, and nature preserves. Although there are state parks for any time of year, my favorite time to visit Indiana’s natural... Read more

This blog was submitted by Jon Sutton of OutdoorEmpire.com. Taking your kids on their first fishing trip is one of the most enjoyable ways to spend a little family bonding time. They’ll likely have a great time and you’ll form... Read more

Indiana State Parks is offering free state parks admission for everyone on Sunday, May 7, 2017, in honor of Visit Indiana Week, sponsored by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development. The free admission day is also the last day of... Read more