Indiana Insider Blog

It wouldn’t be the holiday season for my family if we didn’t take in a holiday concert or show together, shop for unique gifts at a craft fair and enjoy some holiday light viewing. Create memories this holiday season that will... Read more

Looking for an alternative to spending time in line at the check-out on Black Friday? Give yourself some space and Opt Outside at a DNR property this year. When you “Opt Outside” on Black Friday you’ll get free admission 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

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

Everyone loves a waterfall, but they can be even more impressive when frozen! We got our winter waterfall fix when we visited one of Indiana’s tallest waterfalls on a recent drive through western Indiana. Williamsport Falls Williamsport Falls is the... Read more

From birds and bridges to beautiful barns, you’ll find yourself pulling over to take a few pictures of Indiana’s rural countryside. When the backroads call, head out and see Indiana’s beauty on a scenic winter drive! An early morning start... Read more

Once the temperatures dip, the snow starts to fall and the winds become chilly (or borderline brutal), there aren’t many souls hanging out at Whiting Lakefront Park. And in a time like this, that’s a welcome thing. Not only are... Read more

With snow in the air and temperatures dropping, Indiana can be absolutely breathtaking in the winter. Even if you are unable to visit these destinations in person right now, we have figured out a solution to let you bask in... Read more

If it’s going to be cold and snowy, you might as well have some fun with it. I have many fond memories of hitting toboggan slides in the Chicago suburbs as a teen and with my own kids, nieces and... Read more