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

For several years now, friends would speak wonders about the Ruins in Indianapolis and encouraged me to visit. I never really understood what they were, so just this past month, I made the trip to Indy and learned much about... Read more

Some of Indiana’s best corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and leaf-viewing opportunities are in Festival Country Indiana. Don’t miss out on all the fun of fall South of Indy. Start your adventure at the Festival Country Indiana Visitor Center in downtown... Read more

Fall is one of the best times of year to explore what Hamilton County has to offer, just north of Indianapolis. Find inspiration for your family adventure with the 10 top things to do this fall. From traditional activities like... Read more

There’s no better way to get up close with nature in the Indiana Dunes area than exploring the more than 70 miles of trails that wind through the National and State Park. There are a wide variety of trails, including... 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

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

During a recent trip to New Albany, I made a stop by the Silver Hills Historical Nature Trail and Wildlife Sanctuary. Located on New Albany’s west side, Silver Hills is a delightful retreat through 16.5 miles of forest along a... Read more