Indiana Insider Blog

Ride, dine shop and save! Hamilton County Tourism’s popular Pedal Perks program is back with a brand-new digital passport. Ride your bike to a participating business, check in and earn special deals and discounts. The program launches May 1 to... Read more

Sunday, May 2 kicks off Visit Indiana Week with free state parks admission and free fishing in public waters from Indiana Department of Natural Resources! Properties offering free admission include all State Parks and Lakes, State Forests & Recreation Areas and State ORV Riding... 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 2-8 can win prizes. To kick off... Read more

This past fall, I took a little weekend road trip that included a stop at Wolf Park in Battle Ground, Indiana. It was really a fascinating spot and a nice place to spend a little time outdoors as I was... Read more

I’ve spent many years traveling around our great Hoosier state, exploring both urban and rural areas. We may not have mountains or oceans, but our landscape is no less beautiful, especially the rural countryside. Recently, however, I stumbled across one... Read more

Do you “dare” to take on the newest Indiana Dunes hiking challenge? The Diana of the Dunes Dare is a challenging hike with a very interesting history! The new Diana of the Dunes Dare follows the West Beach Dune Succession... Read more

If you need a reason to get out and explore Indiana’s woods and backroads this Spring! Wildflowers are in full swing. We’ve compiled a list of 10 native Indiana wildflowers for you to search for during your spring exploration. What... Read more

Spring is here! The arrival of March always seems to bring a sense of hope and delight in the warmer months to come. It’s also a good time to take advantage of our great state’s many outdoor amenities. From the... Read more

In partnership with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Visit Indiana has launched the Indiana State Nature Passport. This free “digital passport” encourages visitors to discover new places and enjoy the outdoors. From cool prizes to seasonal sweepstakes, there has... Read more