Indiana Insider Blog

Explorers are blessed in Indiana with 32 state parks and lakes, 16 state forests, 1 national forest, 8 state fish hatcheries, one national park (and two national memorials), dozens of state nature preserves and 26 fish and wildlife areas! Whether your... Read more

Looking for a luxury? Want to make it a special getaway? You should book a stay at one of 11 AAA Four Diamond hotels in Indiana! Triple AAA defines the ratings here: “Think of each additional Diamond as an indicator of... Read more

Conner Prairie’s 1859 Balloon Voyage launched in 2009, and is still transporting guests up, up and away a decade later. In operation from April through October, the yellow and orange striped balloon ride travels to a maximum height of 370... Read more

On May 23 of this year, the Delaware County Historical Society dedicated a new statue in Muncie of Hurley C. Goodall, a local Civil Rights leader and Muncie’s first African American state representative. The new statue is one of several classic... 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

USA Today 10Best has released their 2019 Small Towns Readers’ Choice Awards, which includes two cities from the Hoosier State! See which small towns made the list by reading below. Angola took third in the voting for the Best Historic... Read more

Your summer getaway begins in Fort Wayne – one of Indiana’s best cities for summer fun! With so many outstanding activities (from family fun festivals to the award-winning Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo), choosing what to do will be the hardest... Read more

Next time you go to the movies or toss a bag in the microwave, take a moment and think about where everyone’s favorite salty snack comes from. Indiana is one of the biggest popcorn-producing states in the country! These 9... 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