Indiana Insider Blog

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

New legislation signed on February 15, 2019 approves the official change in name of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, creating Indiana’s first National Park, Indiana Dunes National Park! The seventh most visited property in the National Park Service, America’s newest national... Read more

Indiana’s State Parks are full of adventure and natural wonder, even during the winter months! This winter, Indiana State Park Inns are offering two nights for the price of one at seven incredible locations. Choose from 7 perfect winter escapes... Read more

Did you know? Indiana’s miles of trails are open in winter! Get a new perspective on Indiana’s outdoor treasures on a winter hike. Fewer people are wandering in the woods this time of year. Icicles glisten in the winter sunlight.... Read more

Each year, readers of VisitIndiana.com vote for the Best of Indiana. This year, voters selected the state’s best State Parks, Burgers and Museums! With 32 Indiana State Parks and Lakes on the ballot, it was a tough choice, but voters... Read more