Indiana Insider Blog

Load your mountain bike and prepare for some single track fun in Northeast Indiana. There’s a growing culture of mountain biking in the area and over the past decade the trails have continued to grow and evolve into some pretty... Read more

Wandering through nature in Putnam County confirms that Indiana is not flat! From ridgetop to riverbed, visitors can relax in rolling woodlands, steep ravines and pristine beauty. Saunter along easy trails. Photograph colorful arrays of wildflowers. Listen to the wind in... 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

When most people think of Indiana’s unique natural landscapes, they might think of the hills of Southern Indiana, the canyons of Western Indiana and even the Indiana Dunes along Lake Michigan, but it is unlikely they think of swamp land.... Read more

Don’t let the cold keep you cooped up inside this winter! These five spots Along the South Shore of Lake Michigan are the perfect cure for your winter blues. Shelf Ice The Indiana Dunes are marvelous year-round. Shelf ice is... 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

The Cardinal Greenway is beautiful any time of year, but especially so in fall.Indiana once boasted thousands of miles of railroads. Beginning with the Indianapolis and Madison Railroad in the 1840s, companies both large and small laid track all across... Read more

The leaves are changing colors a little earlier this year, meaning the trees will show their peak colors the first two weeks of October, but should remain colorful all month. It setting up to be a beautiful autumn South of Indy.... Read more