Indiana Insider Blog

When VisitIndiana.com readers were asked which Indiana State Park is the best, the answer was clear. Turkey Run State Park won in a landslide. From hiking through canyons and over waterfalls to floating on Sugar Creek, the park is simply... Read more

Indiana Dunes recently unveiled the first National Park in Indiana. So, what could be better than spending a summer night camping on the beautiful south shore of Lake Michigan? Read below for the complete guide to camping at Indiana Dunes.... Read more

This wetland nature preserve in Muncie offers visitors a gorgeous look into a wetland ecosystem…right in the heart of the city. Prior to the settlement and agricultural development of Indiana, much of the state contained vast acres of wetlands. The... Read more

There is never a bad time to take to the woods, and this nature preserve in Owen County is exactly the outdoor adventure you’ve been looking for! Green’s Bluff Nature Preserve Green’s Bluff Nature Preserve is a true Indiana treasure.... Read more

May 6 is Get Moving Monday and you’re encouraged to get out and explore the Hoosier State in celebration of Visit Indiana Week. From zip lines, canoes and caves to trails, parks and nature preserves, there are numerous ways to... Read more

State Parks Sunday kicks off Visit Indiana Week with free admission to 49 Indiana Department of Natural Resources properties! Properties offering free admission include all State Parks, State Forest Recreation Areas and State ORV Riding Areas owned and managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Those properties... Read more

Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, a new place to go with your group or a solo adventure, Hamilton County, Indiana is your destination for off the beaten path excursions. 1. Flat Fork Creek Park Flat Fork Creek Park isn’t... Read more

Looking for a room with a view? Clifty Inn at Clifty Falls State Park  is home to one of the state’s most picturesque views, over the Ohio River. Located in Historic Madison, Clifty Falls State Park is home to beautiful... Read more

On the north bank of the Ohio River in Charlestown State Park, the remains of the Rose Island Abandoned Theme Park serve as a ghostly reminder of outdoor amusements from a century ago. Before Indiana Beach and Holiday World, Hoosiers... Read more